How the LA fires are affecting Hollywood

Tthe wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles have devastated large parts of the country and affected countless lives. As of Thursday morning, at least five people have died, tens of thousands of acres including thousands of homes have been razed, and Governor Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have respectively declared state of emergency and major disaster.

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The first and largest of several fires raging in the region is the Palisades fire, which broke out Tuesday due to a confluence of factors, including high winds, has devastated the celebrity-filled community of Pacific Palisades. On Wednesday evening, a fifth major fire in Los Angeles county broke out near Runyon Canyon, potentially threatening some of Hollywood’s famous landmarks such as the Hollywood Bowl, the Walk of Fame and the Dolby and TCL Chinese theaters. The so-called Sunset fire has already ignited 43 acres and remains completely uncontained, according to CAL FIRE.

With the greater Hollywood area on fire, here’s how parts of the entertainment industry have been affected by the fires so far.

Celebrities evacuated and homes damaged

Some celebrities shared on social media how the wildfires in Los Angeles damaged their homes and neighborhoods and forced their evacuation.

In one interview on CNN, Once Upon a Time in America actor James Woods broke down in tears talking about how his home had been destroyed by the Palisades fire. “One day you’re swimming in the pool and the next day it’s all gone,” said the 77-year-old Woods. On Xsaid the actor, “It tests your soul, to lose everything at once, I must say.”

On Instagram, Paris Hilton shared a news clip of the fires with the headline: “Sitting with my family, watching the news and watching our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience.”

Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis also shared on Instagram photos of the fires burning through her neighborhood. “Our beloved neighborhood is gone,” she wrote a post. “Our home is safe. So many others have lost everything. Help where you can. Thank you to the first responders and firefighters.”

Cary Elwes by The Princess Bride fame shared on Instagram that he and his family had lost their home to the Palisades fire, although they are “grateful” to have survived the “really devastating” fire.

Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren signed on Instagram a photo of a rock next to an update about her beach house in the Los Angeles area that reads: “I’ve had this house for almost 30 years. Looks like it was lost in the fire last night. ” Warren, who also owns a ranch for rescued animals in nearby Malibu, added: “The animals and the rescue ranch are okay, which is the most important thing.”

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has shared an update regarding Instagram. “Evacuated Malibu last minute,” he wrote. “Small fires on both sides of the road as we approached (Pacific Coast Highway).”

This is us star Mandy Moore and her family, who were affected by the Eaton wildfire further east in Los Angeles, also evacuated their home in Altadena. In one Instagram postsSharing video clips of the fires, Moore stated, “Honestly, I’m in shock and numb to everything that so many have lost, including my family. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones lost everything too. Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together. Sending love to all affected and on the front lines trying to get this under control.”

Hollywood’s high awards season was disrupted

The wildfires have also disrupted many of Hollywood’s planned major events – and they could affect even more as awards season fast approaches.

Nominations for the Oscars, which opened on January 8 and were due to close on January 12, had been extended by two days and the announcement of the nominees has been pushed to January 19 as a result of the fires. Black reported that Academy CEO Bill Kramer sent an email to members that read: “We want to extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the devastating fires in Southern California. … So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area and we are thinking of you.”

The in-person announcement ceremony for the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, scheduled for January 8 in Los Angeles, was cancelledand nominations were instead revealed on SAG’s website.

The Critics Choice Awards, scheduled for January 12 in Santa Monica, were postponed until January 26. “This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community,” Joey Berlin, executive director of the Critics Choice Association, said in a declaration. “All thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with everyone who has been affected.”

The annual American Film Institute (AFI) Awards luncheon, which was scheduled for January 10 in Beverly Hills according to Deadlinewas also postponed. The British Academy for Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Tea Party, another major celebrity gathering event in the run-up to the Oscars, was originally scheduled for January 11, but was cancelled. “The safety of our colleagues, friends and peers in Los Angeles remains our highest priority, and our thoughts are with everyone affected,” organizers said in a statement.

The productions are delayed

The wildfires have also caused disruptions in ongoing productions. According to The Hollywood Reportershows like ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live!Apple TV+ PlunderCBS’s After midnight, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, The neighborhoodand Poppe’s houseMax’s HacksNBCs Happy’s Place and Suitable for LAand Peacock’s Tedas well as many others, paused production in light of the fires.

FilmLA, the film office of the City and County of Los Angeles, issued one declaration on Jan. 8, saying permits issued for filming in the communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge and Unincorporated Pasadena — popular filming locations affected by the Eaton fire — have been revoked and other permits may be revoked .