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A powerful windstorm fanned the flames of a fire on January 7, 2025, causing multiple wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. As per The Guardian's report on January 9, the wildfires have killed five people and damaged over 1900 properties.
The Los Angeles wildfires also affected several Hollywood events. In light of the wildfire's devastating effects, organizers have decided to delay events, including the Critic's Choice Awards, to movie premiers.
In addition, Multiple celebrities' houses burnt down in the wildfires. Hollywood star Billy Crystal lost his house, where he had been living with his wife, Janice Crystal, for 46 years, to the wildfires on January 8, 2025. In a statement, he revealed that they were "heartbroken" over the loss of their home, as per People.
Paris Hilton posted on Instagram and informed her followers that her Malibu home was burnt down. She expressed how her son took his first steps in that house, and she looked forward to raising her daughter there.
List of Hollywood events affected by the Los Angeles wildfire
1) Oscar nomination voting
The Oscar nomination voting, which was scheduled to end on January 12, 2025, was extended by two days. The nominations announcement, which was set to be revealed on January 17, will now take place on January 19, 2025.
As per Variety, the Academy sent 10,000 members an email announcing the date changes on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, afternoon. CEO Bill Kramer expressed his condolences in the email and mentioned the members and industry colleagues who live in the area.
"We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California, so many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you."
2) Critic's Choice Awards
The Critic's Choice Awards, originally scheduled for this weekend, January 12, 2025, have been postponed by two weeks due to the devastating fires. The award ceremony will now occur on January 26, 2025, per the update posted on their X handle.
Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics' Choice Association (CCA), issued a statement on X, delivering condolences and prayers for those who have been affected.
"This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected."
3) British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced that its annual tea party, which was supposed to take place on January 11, 2025, has been canceled. The event was set to be held in The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. As per Deadline, in a statement on January 8, 2025, the organization said:
"In light of the dangerous winds and wildfires in Los Angeles, we are cancelling this weekend’s BAFTA Tea Party. The safety of our colleagues, friends and peers in Los Angeles remains our utmost priority and our thoughts are with everyone impacted."
4) Movie premieres and TV show filming halted amid LA wildfires
Similarly, multiple movie premiers, such as The Last Showgirl, Better Man, Wolf Man, Back in Action, and Unstoppable, were canceled out of respect for the victims. Filming of multiple TV shows, including Loot, Suits: LA, Happy's Place, and Hacks, was also halted for safety reasons.
In addition, auditions for Simon Cowell's show America's Got Talent were postponed. The show's producers announced on Instagram that they would reschedule the auditions, and the safety of contestants, staff, and locals is their top priority.
As the Los Angeles Fire Department tries to subdue the devastating fire, conspiracy theories are spreading online. Netizens praise the live reporters and the first responders. However, the victims are left wondering when the shattering destruction will end.
