How Philly celebrities have been impacted by the L.A. fires
Quinta Brunson, Colman Domingo, and others let fans know they were safe. Thousands of acres and homes have been destroyed as several fires continue to blaze in Los Angeles.
Per recent reports, wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have forced at least 180,000 out of their homes and are shaping up to be some of the most dangerous and destructive in California history. Currently at least four wildfires are burning across L.A. The Palisades fire, specifically, has burned almost 27 square miles and has destroyed thousands of structures in its wake. At least five people have died.
The fires have targeted the homes of many Hollywood elite, including Billy Crystal, whose Pacific Palisades home has burned down. Paris Hilton’s Malibu beachfront home was destroyed. Celebrities including Eugene Levy, Chrissy Teigen, and John Legend have evacuated their homes, per social media and news reports.
Several entertainers with Philly roots have taken to social media to update their fans.
Kevin Bacon
Though Philadelphia-born Bacon has not commented on the fires, his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, posted a message of support on her Instagram Stories. “These images just break my heart,” she said, linking to coverage from the Los Angeles Times. “Thank you to the brave first responders and praying for those who have been affected by these terrible fires!”
The couple have a property in Connecticut but were also in L.A. over the Christmas holidays and Golden Globes weekend.
Quinta Brunson
On Wednesday evening, Quinta Brunson posted to her Instagram Stories: “I am safe in La. May everyone stay safe” with a heart emoji, and followed with a post on resources for people affected by the fire.
Bradley Cooper
Actor, director, and Germantown Academy graduate Bradley Cooper was identified in the New York Times as someone with a home in the Palisades section of Los Angeles, which was largely consumed by fire. The star has not made a public comment.
Colman Domingo
The Sing Sing star posted to his Instagram Stories Thursday morning: “Marked as safe. We are safe. Home is safe. Praying for others in this devastation” with a broken heart emoji. He also posted resources for people affected by the fire.
Kevin Hart
Comedian Hart shared fire resources on Instagram requesting “those fortunate enough to be in a position to open their home” to come forward. He did not provide any personal information.
Rob McElhenney
The Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and star posted on X on Wednesday.
“Our family is safe. So many homes, whole neighborhoods are just… gone. Everyone in our lives reaching out, which makes our heart so full. An astonishing amount of bravery displayed by the first responders going into to hell to help. THANK YOU.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph
The Abbott Elementary star, who recently got her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has shared information on evacuation shelters on her Instagram Stories.
Questlove
The musician and DJ has been active in sharing other accounts’ photos and resource information for those affected by the fire.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated.