The terrible wildfires in Los Angeles are causing a lot of fear and chaos. One person who is feeling the impact is Jamie Lee Curtis, who is 66 years old.
On January 8, during her visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actress and producer became very emotional while talking about the wildfire that was close to her home.
People often have strong feelings about Hollywood and its stars, but we sometimes forget that these actors are just regular people, and Hollywood is where they live.
The wildfires in Los Angeles have brought fear and sadness to many, including Jamie Lee Curtis, who was personally affected by the disaster.
Curtis had just gotten on a flight to New York City for her appearance on The Tonight Show when she found out that the flames were getting closer to her home in Pacific Palisades.
Although she later said her house was safe, many of her neighbors lost everything as the fire swept through their area.
”I’m literally just about to cry”
Curtis went on The Tonight Show to talk about her new movie, The Last Showgirl. However, when the conversation turned to the wildfires, she got really emotional.
“I’m about to cry,” she said, feeling touched by the warm welcome from the audience. One excited fan even yelled, “You’re beautiful!”
With tears in her eyes, she shared, “As you know, my home is on fire right now. The whole city of the Pacific Palisades is burning.”
She talked about the moment she understood how serious things were: “I flew in last night. While I was on the plane, I started getting texts. And it’s really bad, you guys. It’s just a disaster in Southern California.”
Curtis shared her sadness for those impacted, saying, “Clearly, there have been terrible fires in many areas. This is literally where I live. Everything. The grocery store I go to. The schools my kids attend. Friends, so many friends have now lost their homes.”
She made a sincere request
With the sadness evident in her voice, she promised to go back to L.A. as soon as she could. “So it is — it’s a really terrible situation. I’m definitely going to head home first thing tomorrow to be with my family and try to help my friends.”
Curtis then made a sincere request to the audience, asking them to support the American Red Cross. “If you know anyone on the West Coast or anywhere else, please support the American Red Cross. They will come in and help people. Do whatever you can. Anything in your community to help others, whether you need it now or not, you might need it later. Give blood, donate, whatever you can.”
As an ambassador for the American Red Cross, Curtis also took the opportunity to stress the importance of being prepared. ”Have an emergency kit with prescription glasses, medicines, dog food, baby formula, all the things you need if you have to flee.”
She later posted a really sad picture on Instagram of her church in Pacific Palisades, which was burned down. “This is the church in the Palisades that had a wonderful Sunday school and was a beautiful place to worship. It’s also where I got sober 25 years ago,” she wrote.
Thinking about how important it was, she continued, “I remember all the people who found comfort there, all the baptisms, funerals, and weddings, and how many lives were changed through sobriety.”
Wants to be with her family
Curtis, who has two daughters named Ruby, 25, and Annie, 34, with her husband, screenwriter Christopher Guest, expressed her strong wish to go back home to be with her family and assist those in need. “This is such a terrible situation,” she mentioned. “I’m heading home tomorrow to be with my family and help my friends.”
The wildfires have already taken at least five lives, destroyed around 2,000 buildings, and left many residents with nothing. Firefighters are still working hard to control the flames, facing tough conditions with dry weather and strong winds.
Curtis’s heartfelt message highlights how important community support is during tough times. We should keep everyone affected by this disaster in our thoughts and do what we can to help.
If you want to contribute to relief efforts, think about donating to the American Red Cross or other groups that are providing assistance.
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