While the wildfires are still burning across Los Angeles County and leaving massive destruction, celebrities have donated funds to help communities rebuild.
The Palisades and Eaton fires are two of the worst blazes in the county's history. Both have caused unprecedented devastation since they began on January 7, with thousands of residents losing their homes and more being forced to evacuate. Two more fires, Lidia and Kenneth, broke out on January 8 and 9. So far, at least 25 people have been confirmed dead.
Thousands have been left homeless after their properties were destroyed in the blazes, many of whom face policy nonrenewals from insurers trying to avoid the most at-risk zones in the state.
Meanwhile, celebrities have been doing their part in response to the crisis. From Leonardo DiCaprio to Metallica, here are the ones who have donated money and how much they gave.
Beyoncé, $2.5 Million
Beyoncé has pledged $2.5 million to help people affected by the L.A. wildfires. She also postponed a major announcement out of respect.
She wrote on Instagram: "The January 14th announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community."
The caption of the post said Beyoncé had donated to relief efforts through her foundation, BeyGood.
"The BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund has donated $2.5 million to directly support families who lost their homes and community organizations at the forefront of relief. Please join us in supporting with whatever you can," the caption said.
Leonardo DiCaprio, $1 Million
The Oscar-winning actor, who grew up in Los Angeles, announced that he was donating $1 million in partnership with his organization Re:wild, which he said was "uniquely positioned to respond to environmental disasters and emergencies."
"The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city," he posted to his Instagram Story on Wednesday.
He went on: "I am committing $1m in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts. Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society and SoCal Fire Fund – organizations providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most."
Eva Longoria, $50,000 Plus $1 Million
Eva Longoria announced in an Instagram Reel that she would support the organization This Is About Humanity by donating $50,000.
In her video, the former Desperate Housewives star said the fires had been "devastating for so many people." She also shared that she had "emptied out her pantry" and donated articles of clothing to those in need.
"My heart breaks for the City of LA and the devastating fires that have affected so many lives. I'm personally matching $50k to @thisisabouthumanity's efforts to support frontline essential workers, farm workers, day laborers and families impacted by these wildfires," she wrote in the post's caption.
"I hope we can come together and support these resilient members of our community. Share, repost or donate if you can. Link in bio," she said
She then gave $1 million to the Latino Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation's wildlife recovery fund. This was a portion of the $50 million Courage and Civility Award she received from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos last March.
Jamie Lee Curtis, $1 Million
Jamie Lee Curtis has been very active on Instagram since the wildfire emergency started, sharing updates and resources for her followers. She announced on the app that she and her husband, director Christopher Guest, will be donating $1 million to wildfire relief.
"My family is donating $1 million today to the relief efforts. We are in contact with Governor Newsom, Mayor Bass, and Senator Schiff and I will post often about where you can send needed resources to reputable agencies," the Oscar-winning actress wrote.
Curtis continued in the caption: "As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there."
Paris Hilton, $1 Million
Paris Hilton, who was a victim of the L.A. wildfires when her beachfront Malibu home burned down, has donated funds through her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact.
"As a mom, I can't imagine the pain and fear of not having a safe place for your babies so I'm launching an emergency fund through my nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact to support displaced families with young children," she told Newsweek through a spokesperson.
"I am matching the first $100,000 of this fundraiser and personally contributing $100,000 directly to my nonprofit to support," she said.
In a Wednesday update on her Instagram Story, Hilton wrote: "This community is so powerful. In less than a week we've reached our goal of $1 million in donations ... The more we raise, the more we can do! Next goal? $1.5 million."
Metallica, $500,000
Metallica has donated $500,000 to relief efforts related to the Los Angeles wildfires.
"Our @allwithinmyhandsfoundation is granting $500,000 to relief efforts carried out by the @calfund's Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation's Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund," the band posted on Instagram.
The post went on: "In the past week, the community has suffered at least 24 lives lost, nearly 100,000 people under evacuation orders, 40,000 acres burned, and more than 12,000 structures—commercial and residential—destroyed. However, numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods."
The Eagles, $2.5 Million
Us Weekly reports that the rock group has committed $2.5 million to FireAid, a benefit event scheduled on January 30 at the Intuit Dome. The concert's proceeds will support an organization established to aid in infrastructure reconstruction in Los Angeles. As of Wednesday, CNN estimated that 12,300 structures have been destroyed or damaged.
While other celebrities have reportedly donated money, they haven't revealed how much. In addition, stars such as Dave Grohl, Kristen Bell and Jennifer Garner have volunteered for a variety of causes.
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