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Jamie Lee Curtis has pledged $1 million to support communities affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. The actress announced via Instagram on Thursday, January 4, 2025, sharing details about her donation and her ongoing discussions with local leaders to maximize the impact of the funds. Curtis stated,
"As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, 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 also shared her collaboration with Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and Senator Adam Schiff to determine the best allocation of the funds.
Jamie Lee Curtis' announcement has sparked widespread appreciation across social media platforms. Fans have commended the Oscar-winning actress for her generosity during a challenging time for Southern California. One X user commented:
"Some light in such tough times heart."
"Jamie Lee Curtis is a true queen! $1 million for fire relief? That's what real star power looks like. Thank you for making a difference," someone added.
"Thank you, Jamie Lee Curtis! / A consistently terrific woman. Everyone loves working with her. So supportive of her colleagues and our LA community," another fan tweeted.
Fans on other platforms, such as Reddit, also highlighted the importance of such contributions.
"She is such a good person," a Reddit user commented.
"She is all class just like her mother," another comment read.
"Jamie the Courteous," someone added.
Jamie Lee Curtis' ongoing commitment
The wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread destruction, with more than 27,000 acres burned across the region as of January 4, 2025. The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire are among the most severe blazes, with firefighters continuing to battle the flames under challenging conditions.
The Palisades Fire alone has scorched over 15,000 acres, destroying hundreds of homes and leading to mass evacuations. Celebrities like Billy Crystal, Cameron Mathison, and Melissa Rivers are among those who have lost their homes in the fires.
Paris Hilton and Spencer Pratt also had to evacuate their properties, joining the countless others displaced by the fires. Singer-actress Mandy Moore expressed her heartbreak on social media, revealing the destruction of her home and her children's school. Actress Anna Faris lost her $5 million property, Miles Teller's $7.5 million mansion was destroyed, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's property got engulfed in flames, and Melissa Rivers' home was also destroyed.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon earlier this week, spoke about the devastation, describing it as "a really awful situation." She shared her personal connection to the tragedy, saying, "Many, many, many friends now have lost their homes."
This incident isn't the first time Jamie Lee Curtis has used her platform for philanthropy. The actress has previously supported causes ranging from children's hospitals to mental health initiatives.
