Chelsea Handler, Paris Hilton, and other celebs evacuate during L.A. fire
As the wildfires roar through Los Angeles, there are mandatory evacuations in some areas, and celebrities are among those getting out of Dodge.
On Wednesday, a fire broke out in Bel-Air, threatening businesses (like the iconic Getty Museum) as well as personal properties (Rupert Murdoch’s vineyard is on fire, according to reports). Celebrities were among the droves fleeing the area — and some took to social media to share the emotional experience with their friends and fans.
Jennifer Tilly shared a photo of herself looking for a hotel room in the midst of the chaos on Wednesday. The actress and poker pro said that she tried four hotels before finding a room.
The fourth hotel we tried had a room. Seems like everyone is evacuating the wildfires. We had to go further east. pic.twitter.com/8P80oWIOAq
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) December 6, 2017
Chrissy Teigen also had to leave the home she shares with John Legend and their daughter, Luna. “never thought I’d get to actually play what I thought was a hypothetical game of what would you grab if there were a fire,” she wrote. “so far all I have is Luna, some limited edition Oreos and my spike tv award.”
never thought I’d get to actually play what I thought was a hypothetical game of what would you grab if there were a fire. so far all I have is Luna, some limited edition Oreos and my spike tv award
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 6, 2017
Though she added that they were doing fine — and she thanked firefighters.
we are fine and we will be fine. thinking of everyone else affected and continuing my lifelong intense love of firefighters.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) December 6, 2017
Paris Hilton, who was born and raised in Bel-Air, where the Skirball Fire is centered, evacuated her home — which is also home to many animals. She called the events “terrifying” and thanked first responders.
This wild fire in LA is terrifying! My house is now being evacuated to get all of my pets out of there safely. Thank you to all the firefighters who are risking their lives to save ours. You are true heroes! pic.twitter.com/6uYBUh1pjV
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) December 6, 2017
Chelsea Handler tweeted on Wednesday that she had to leave her home as well. Of course, she blamed Trump for it.
Just evacuated my house. It’s like Donald Trump is setting the world on fire. Literally and figuratively. Stay safe everyone. Dark times.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) December 6, 2017
Lea Michele told the Hollywood Reporter that she was forced out of her home. “I had 2 minutes to think what I would take, I grabbed my cat and that’s all,” she said. “all you need is to surround yourself with the people you love.”
While we’re not sure if Ariana Grande is impacted by the fires, we know that her mom is. Joan Grande tweeted from Beverly Hills that for the first time in her life, she had to evacuate her home.
For the first time in my life I have had to evacuate my home… my heart is breaking for all the Californians so sadly affected by the fires!
— Joan Grande (@joangrande) December 6, 2017
Retired tennis pro Pam Shriver, who leaves near the Getty Museum, wrote that she evacuated at 6 a.m. with “3 kids, Housekeeper, 2 hamsters 1 dog, electronics, passports, wallet.”
We evacuated at 6am with news fire near @GettyMuseum . 3 kids, Housekeeper, 2 hamsters 1 dog, electronics, passports, wallet we awoke & left in 5 minutes. Kid’s Dad has a full house. We are fine!!
— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) December 6, 2017
Soap star Greg Vaughan also escaped with his children.
What a morning wake up! I’ve been in the mist of LA / Skirball fires packing & evacuations!! Kids & I are safe!! #FirstResponders pic.twitter.com/qTDibDwVB2
— Greg Vaughan (@greg_vaughan) December 6, 2017
Tom Arnold didn’t say he evacuated, but he noted that his neighbor The Godfather producer Albert S. Ruddy had, which meant it was serious business.
Just heard my neighbor Al Ruddy evacuated. If you know anything about the legendary Al Ruddy you know this shit is serious. https://t.co/PSCy1DmRHC
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) December 6, 2017
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