Hollywood premieres were canceled and actors showed real-life heroics wildfire It rages in California.
Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag They reportedly lost their home in the Palisades fire, which took over the celebrity enclave of Pacific Palisades, where many celebrities live.
The couple who became big names in the early 2000s in reality TV series HillsShe shared videos on social media as the fire approached the house.
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Pratt showed a scene of smoke and fire from the backyard of the home he shares with his wife, Montag, and their two sons, while Montag shared a clip telling fans that they were preparing to evacuate.
While neither of them confirmed that their home was lost in the fires, as many US media outlets reported, Pratt commented on one of the clips of the fire, saying: “The nightmare has come true.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a “state of emergency” on Tuesday (Wednesday EST) as winds fanned the flames and intensified the flames.
Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy The current honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades was evacuated early Tuesday, according to Pacific News. Los Angeles Times.
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“The smoke looked very black and intense over Temescal Canyon,” he told the publication while stuck in traffic leaving the area.
“I couldn’t see any flames, but the smoke was very dark.”
Along with Levy, there is a host of celebrities who call the area home, including Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler and Michael Keaton.
The actor jumps into action
Actor Steve Guttenberg, who lives in the Pacific Palisades area, was seen helping move abandoned cars off the main road to allow fire engines to approach the fire.
“It’s really important for everyone to band together and not worry about your personal belongings — take your loved ones and get out,” Guttenberg told KTLA of the people stuck on Palisades Drive.
“I have friends there who can’t get out now…and they have been given evacuation orders.”
In a later interview with CNN, Gutenberg said: “This is the most amazing fire I have ever seen.”
According to the Associated Press, about 30,000 residents are currently under evacuation orders, with about 13,000 buildings under threat.
Actor James Woods was among those who posted a video showing the flames burning on a hill near his home.
“I’m standing in my driveway, getting ready to evacuate,” Woods said in a short clip on the social media platform X.
star wars actor Mark Hamill He was among the celebrities evacuated from his Malibu home as wildfires raged.
The debut of an Australian actor in Hollywood has been postponed
the Ryan Gosling– Film produced by The wolf manThe premiere, created by Australian director Lee Whannell, was canceled on Tuesday night (Wednesday AEDT) at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
The highly anticipated horror-thriller stars Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott alongside young Australian Zac Chandler, meaning the 12-year-old Sydney actor’s Hollywood debut has been put on hold for a little longer.
“Tonight’s premiere The wolf man “It was canceled due to sensitivities related to the deteriorating weather in Los Angeles and related evacuations,” a Universal Pictures spokesperson told the Press Association.
Likewise, the movie premieres Tuesday night Unstoppablea biographical film about one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, starring Jennifer Lopez It has been cancelled.
“In light of today’s safety concerns regarding increased wind activity and fire outbreaks in Los Angeles, we regret to inform you that we will be canceling tonight’s movie premiere.” UnstoppableAmazon MGM said in a statement.
“As much as we look forward to celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film with you, safety is our number one priority.”
After her surprise win at the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Fernanda Torres was supposed to participate in a screening and Q&A about her film I’m still hereand is scheduled to be hosted by famous director Guillermo del Toro.
Sony canceled the event after del Toro was evicted from his home.
Netflix similarly pulled the pin on its Q&A show for the Oscar contender Emilia Perez At Grandmaster Recorders “out of an abundance of caution due to the high winds and fires currently impacting the Los Angeles area.”
The planned premiere is Wednesday for Robbie Williams biography A better man It was also suspended Tuesday evening “due to serious conditions affecting Los Angeles.”
“Our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating fires caused by these conditions, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow guidelines and orders from local officials and government agencies,” Paramount said in a statement.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards were scheduled to host a live nominations announcement Wednesday morning (Thursday EST) in Los Angeles, hosted by actors Joey King and Cooper Koch, but that too was cancelled.
Instead, the announcement of in-person nominations for the awards honoring best performances in film and television will be announced through a press release.
“In an abundance of caution for the safety of presenters, guests and staff, the live nominations announcement for the 31st Annual SAG Awards has been canceled due to wildfires and adverse wind conditions in Los Angeles,” a statement from organizers said. .
There’s doubt whether Sunday’s Critics’ Choice Awards will be able to go ahead as planned from Parker’s hangar at Santa Monica Airport, which is just southeast of the inferno.
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The Pacific Palisades coastal area is bookended by Malibu to the west and Santa Monica to the southeast.
It has long been a haven for celebrities, boasting stunning coastline and mountains but not far from the downtown Los Angeles skyline.
The neighborhood of 23,000 within the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles may not be as well-known as its neighbors, but it has a rich, celebrity-filled history after its founding in the early 1920s.
It’s been celebrated in song – with The Beach Boys famously celebrating their waves in Servin USA – It has provided the backdrop for a long list of films and television shows.
Comedian Jerry Lewis lived there and was once the honorary mayor and the eponymous TV series Pacific Barriers It was produced by Aaron Spelling.
Tuesday’s raging coastal wildfires put the community in the headlines, as firefighters scrambled to fend off spreading flames amid a fierce windstorm and thousands of residents fleeing for safety.
Smoke from the fire was visible for miles along the coast.
– Quoted from the Associated Press
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