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Celebrities Who Have Donated to L.A. Wildfires Relief Effort: Beyonce, Jamie Lee Curtis and More
Updated on: January 16, 2025
Paris Hilton, Beyoncé, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Getty Images (3)
Wildfires continue to tear through the Los Angeles area, devastating thousands of acres and forcing even more people to flee their homes. As relief efforts are just getting underway, some of Hollywood’s most prominent stars are coming together to help those in need.
The Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, which are burning concurrently, are already two of the top five most destructive fires in California’s history according to CNN. At least 24 people have died, with that number expected to grow as firefighters continue to search the rubble.
The Pacific Palisades fire has impacted scores of celebrities, destroying homes in affluent neighborhoods and forcing many to evacuate. Paris Hilton, Anna Faris, Billy Crystal and Mel Gibson are among the stars whose houses have burned down.
But many — even those who have been evacuated or lost everything — are stepping up to help their fellow Angelenos. Celebrities from film, sports, music and more have stepped up to donate their time, money and supplies.
Keep scrolling to see how celebrities are helping aid in the wildfire relief effort.
Beyonce
Beyonce’s BeyGood foundation donated $2.5 million to the newly established L.A. Fire Relief Fund.
“Los Angeles we stand with you. 🫶🏽” the fund wrote via Instagram. “The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
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The day after an emotional appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on which she said “everything” in her community had been destroyed, the Halloween actress committed $1 million to wildfire relief.
“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 via Instagram. (Curtis shares daughters Annie, 34, and Ruby, 25, with her husband, Christopher Guest.)
Eva Longoria
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Longoria donated $50,000 to This Is About Humanity, which benefits families and workers impacted by the fires. She also pledged to donate $1 million through her foundation to the Latino Community Fund and California Community Foundation.
Josh Gad
Gad, who released his memoir, In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some, on Tuesday, January 14, announced he would donate a portion of the proceeds from his book to several organizations benefiting wildfire relief.
He added in an appearance on The Today Show that same day that he knows at least 15 families who have lost their homes.
“I would encourage all of you, if you have a chance, to go onto my Instagram: I’ve posted links for where you can donate, even $10, anything helps right now,” Gad added. “There’s so many people, animals [and] babies affected by this tragedy.”
Paris Hilton
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Hilton launched an emergency fund of $100,000 for wildfire victims, while pledging to match up to another $100,000 in donations. She announced on Tuesday that she has raised $800,000 so far and pledged another $150,000 to the GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund.
Kylie Jenner
Jenner announced she is making an unspecified donation to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made an unspecified monetary donation through their Archewell Foundation and volunteered their time alongside World Central Kitchen workers, distributing meals to those impacted in the area.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Hewitt has partnered with two non-profits, BFFs and Babes and Baby2Baby, to sell her Love Angeles clothing line. All proceeds will go to Baby2Baby, which is helping provide supplies, including diapers, food, formula and water, to children impacted by the fires.
“Needed to do something with all this hurt in my heart,” she wrote via Instagram. “My friend @bffsandbabes said let’s take what’s in your heart and make it happen. Love Angeles is now yours to purchase and support @baby2baby”
Eagles
The rock band has pledged $2.5 million to FireAid, a benefit concert coming to the Intuit Dome on January 30. Proceeds from the concert will go toward an organization created to help rebuild Los Angeles’ infrastructure. An estimated 12,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed as of Wednesday, January 15, according to CNN.
Freedie Freeman
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Freeman and his wife Chelsea are donating $100,000 each to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Pasadena Fire Department and the Salvation Army. Chelsea also announced she will match donations to Pasadena Humane, which is caring for pets impacted by the fires.
Metallica
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, is donating $500,000 to support the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.
“Numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods,” the band said in a statement.
Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio announced via Instagram that he will donate $1 million 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 on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most,” he added.
Jennifer Lopez
Marketing firm The A List confirmed via Instagram Story that Lopez made a “generous donation” to support L.A. Schools’ Education Foundation and the Pasadena Education Foundation.
“OMG @jlo thank you,” a social media post read on January 15. “Beyond grateful for your generous donation!”
Pete Davidson
The comedian and the sustainable sock brand Doublesoul donated 10,000 pairs of socks to first responders and individuals displayed by the natural disaster.
“We’ve all seen the heartbreaking images coming out of Los Angeles,” Davidson, who serves as the brand’s creative director, said in a press release. “As someone who deeply admires the courage and dedication of firefighters, this is a small way to show our gratitude to these heroes on the front lines and to offer some relief to those whose lives have been turned upside down.”
Gwyneth Paltrow
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In a statement shared via Goop’s Instagram, Paltrow revealed that her brand has “committed to more than $2 million worth of donations of products to charitable organizations” such as Baby2Baby, Altadena Girls and other local nonprofits.
“With the support of our Brentwood store team, we are distributing care packages of beauty and skin products to Goop clients directly affected by the fires,” Paltrow continued. “Our very own Chef Kim … mobilized Goop Kitchen quickly to serve over 800 meals to first responders.”
Taylor Swift
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Swift donated to a handful of local L.A. organizations amid the wildfires.
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“The fires in California have devastated so many families and it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold,” Swift wrote via Instagram Stories on Thursday, January 16. “So much suffering, loss and destruction. As so many people embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild.”
She concluded, “If you feel compelled or able to donate, please do.”
Swift donated to 211 LA, the California Community Foundation Fund, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, MusicCares and more.
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