Jennifer Garner, Paris Hilton And Sharon Stone Lead Los Angeles Wildfires Relief Efforts
Jennifer Garner spoke about the devastation in her community. She reflected on the hundreds of families she knows who have lost their homes.
The Los Angeles wildfires, including the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, have left communities reeling. Amid this chaos, celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Paris Hilton and others come forward to bring hope, support and resources to those affected. These stars aren’t just donating money, they’re rolling up their sleeves, mobilising relief efforts and making an impact on the ground. Jennifer Garner, a longtime Palisades resident, found herself deeply moved by the crisis that has engulfed her community.
Though her home was spared, she wasted no time in reaching out to World Central Kitchen, a non-profit led by renowned chef Jose Andres. She had previously collaborated with Andres through Save The Children. “I was able to just say, ‘Can I be with you for the day? What can I do to help? Put me to work,’" she shared with Deadline. The actress volunteered to distribute meals to those displaced by the fires.
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In an emotional interview with MSNBC, Garner spoke about the devastation in her community. She mourned the loss of a friend from her church and reflected on the hundreds of families she knows who have lost their homes. “My heart bleeds for my friends," she said.
Meanwhile, Paris Hilton took action after her Malibu beach house was destroyed by the Palisades fire. Through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact, Hilton reportedly announced an emergency fund to aid displaced families with young children. Kicking off the initiative with $100,000 of her own money and pledging to match donations up to another $100,000, Hilton emphasised the importance of stability during such turbulent times. “To everyone going through this pain, please know you’re not alone. We’re in this together. We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will rise stronger than before," she wrote on Instagram. Partnering with Baby2Baby and Sean Penn’s Community Organised Relief Effort, Hilton’s fund also provides temporary housing, basic necessities and support for animal shelters, reports Deadline.
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Sharon Stone and Halle Berry reportedly turned their attention to immediate, tangible needs. Stone encouraged donations of clothing, blankets and gift cards through +COOP, a local boutique turned relief hub. Berry followed suit, emptying her own closet and urging others in Southern California to do the same.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined the fight by meeting with evacuees, distributing food and personally thanking first responders. In a touching gesture, Bill Hader even offered to help journalists covering the disaster, surprising everyone.
According to Deadline, the fires have left nearly 180,000 people displaced, destroyed over 9,000 structures and caused billions of dollars in damages so far. Containment efforts remain challenging, with the Palisades fire at just 8% and the Eaton fire at 3%. With no end to the crisis in sight, the support from celebrities and local organisations has provided a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dark time.
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