13 Celebrities Making a Difference in the LA Fire Crisis with Generous Acts and Donations
13 Stars Who Have Helped amid the LA Fire, Including a $2.5m Donation
Numerous individuals were left without shelter as the deadly Los Angeles fire ripped through the neighbourhood. Despite the region’s reputation for wealth, many of its residents face uncertain prospects since they lack the resources to start over.
Celebrities from Hollywood have united to aid with the recovery operations after the wildfire in Los Angeles. They have contributed more than $2.5 million in financial aid and practical help.
Here are 13 well-known public figures—including members of the royal family, media titans, musicians, and prominent actors—who are helping the community through this
trying time.
Beyoncé
The singer helped families and community centres in areas ravaged by wildfires, including Altadena and Pasadena, through her non-profit organisation, BeyGOOD. The group declared, “Los Angeles, we stand with you,” on January 13, 2025. By announcing a 2.5 million dollar donation to the LA Fire Relief Fund, BeyGOOD is taking action.
“I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss,” Beyoncé wrote on her Instagram account the next day. We are extremely fortunate to have courageous first responders who never stop working to keep the people of Los Angeles safe.
The 43-year-old Texas native’s sincere donations are a part of a broader trend of celebrities showing support for the wildfire victims.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
In addition, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped in by welcoming friends and family who were affected by the Palisades and Eaton Fires to their home in Montecito. More than 100,000 residents had to leave because of these wildfires.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who will host a cookery show on Netflix soon, are offering personal support and utilising their Archewell Foundation to fund relief efforts for wildfires.
Donations made through the foundation go directly to those in need, and their work focusses on long-term community reconstruction, volunteer opportunities, and mental
health recovery.
Longoria, Eva
The TV star hosted some of her friends who had to flee other places, just like the royal couple. Eva Longoria bemoaned the destruction brought about by the flames and the innumerable lives lost on Instagram, expressing her profound sadness for the City of LA
“I’m personally matching $50k to @thisisabouthumanity’s efforts to support frontline essential workers, farm workers, day labourers and families impacted by these wildfires,” she wrote on Twitter.
Hilton Paris
Like Longoria, the public figure expressed sympathy for the victims of the natural calamity. In order to help displaced families with small children, Paris Hilton established an emergency fund through her non-profit organisation, 11:11 Media Impact, following the destruction of her Malibu home.
On January 11, 2025, she posted on Instagram, “I am personally contributing $100,000 directly to my nonprofit to support and matching the first $100,000 of this fundraiser.” The socialite invited others to join her in helping those in need by contributing in addition to her own donation.
Hilton continued her efforts a few days later by helping out at the Pasadena Humane Society, where she provided support and care for animals who had been displaced by the wildfires.
Curtis, Jamie Lee
The seasoned actress also made a significant financial donation, much like Hilton. “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,” she wrote on her Instagram account.
To properly distribute the monies, Jamie Lee Curtis said she is collaborating with local and state officials. The Oscar winner also praised communities and first responders for their valiant actions throughout the crisis.
Berry Halle
A other actress adopted a more active stance by contributing garments to aid displaced family, while Curtis concentrated on monetary donations. “I’m packing up my entire wardrobe and heading over to the COOP!” Halle Berry wrote on Instagram
Berry highlighted the home goods business as a place to donate garments or get necessities, with the goal of promptly helping people in need during this crisis.
Stone, Sharon
Berry’s emphasis on COOP as an essential resource is consistent with what fellow actress Sharon Stone has done. The “Basic Instinct” actress showed her dedication by taking part in charitable endeavours
She urged people to help by sharing a video of displaced families choosing clothes and necessities. Stone wrote, “The Coop – Please come and shop if you were displaced from the fire,” on Instagram.
Frankel, Bethenny
Reality personality Bethenny Frankel, meanwhile, brought attention to the predicament of employees in areas affected by wildfires, many of whom are currently homeless. She emphasised that not all Southern Californians are affluent in a TikTok video, pointing to a warehouse in Northern California that is packed with supplies that can be used right now
Frankel intends to provide cash cards and aid to impacted residents through her disaster relief organisation, BStrong Movement, saying that they might even aid in “rebuilding like we’ve done in other communities.”
Garner, Jennifer
The movie star took a more active approach, working with Chef José Andrés of World Central Kitchen to provide support in Pacific Palisades, California, while Frankel utilises her organisation to help
According to 25-year neighbourhood resident Jennifer Garner, many residents were keen to make significant contributions. She joined Andrés in helping those impacted, drawing on their personal relationship.
In her remarks, Garner acknowledged the tragedy’s emotional toll and said that losing a loved one was “too awful to talk about.”
Douglas, Michael
In a video posted on Instagram, fellow actor Michael Douglas, who does not live in the region, conveyed his profound sorrow for the destruction brought about by the wildfires, referring to it as “a nightmare tragedy.
Douglas turned to The Douglas Foundation, which his late father and stepmother had founded, to provide money since he realised that many victims might not have insurance to repair their homes.
In order to support relief efforts, he declared that he would double the foundation’s donation, with the entire amount going to the American Red Cross.
Cowell, Simo
Similar to Douglas, the media tycoon promised to contribute money to aid with recovery efforts. For twenty-five years, Los Angeles was his second home, according to Simon Cowell, who also considered the devastating effects of the catastrophe.
“I want to help, just like a lot of other individuals. I will be making a donation to @redcrossla after doing some research,” he disclosed. Cowell also expressed his resolve to make a significant contribution at this trying period and conveyed his prayers and thoughts to those affected.
Knox Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Other celebrities, like the award-winning actress, have stepped up their efforts to help their communities in the interim. Together with her son Knox Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie concentrated on supporting those who were directly impacted by the flames. The pair was seen at a nearby grocery store in Los Feliz, California, collecting water and necessities
Jolie disclosed in a video that “We’re having people at our house.” In response to a question about plans for larger relief operations, she said, “Yeah, I will, right now I’m taking care of people close to me and having them at my house.”
Cyrus Miley
Jolie’s commitment to providing immediate assistance to loved ones is reminiscent of Miley Cyrus’s compassion, which was inspired by her personal experience of wildfire devastation
“My soul aches for those who are experiencing this devastation firsthand, and I cry for my city,” the singer said on the Miley Cyrus Foundation’s Instagram page. It is quite heartbreaking. As a vital resource for assisting disaster relief and survivors, Cyrus highlighted the Malibu Foundation, which she co-founded in 2018 following her personal loss in the Woolsey Fires.
Celebrities’ broad support demonstrates the effectiveness of group efforts during emergencies. Their initiatives, which range from monetary donations to direct aid, highlight the value of banding together to support those in need.
