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deadly Los Angeles wildfires.“Watching a daughter use a garden hose to try and protect her 90-year-old parents’ home because their insurance was canceled was just gut-wrenching to me,” the filmmaker, 55, wrote in a statement via Instagram on Sunday.Perry continued, “Does anyone else find it appalling that insurance companies can take billions of dollars out of communities for years and then, all of a sudden, be allowed to cancel millions of policies for the very people they became rich on?”“People who have paid premiums all of their lives are left with nothing because of pure greed,” he added.Perry concluded his message by writing, “As I am in the process of trying to figure out what steps to take to do all I can to help as many as I can, I am keeping everyone in my prayers.”Thousands of people in the Los Angeles area have lost their homes due to the devastating wildfires.According to the LA Times, State Farm General announced in March 2024 that it would not renew 30,000 homeowner and condominium policies — including 1,262 in Pacific Palisades, the area hit hardest by the fires.Chubb Insurance reportedly stopped writing policies for high-value homes with higher wildfire risk in 2021.Allstate, Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co.

“shocking and horrific, but not unexpected. It’s part of the reason I left California was this perfect storm of mismanagement and a failure of leadership.” Cain said that when the Woolsey Fire hit in 2018, it burned his backyard but not his house. “We’re used to this in Malibu,” he explained.

the Los Angeles fires.Taking to social media, Pratt — whose entire home was burned down in the Palisades fire — sprung into action to defend the “This Is Us” star in the wake of controversy.“Let me tell you about Mandy Moore. Mandy Moore, when I was younger, shout-out Mandy Moore. She booked my hotel for me because she was such a nice friend,” the “Hills” alum, 41, said in a TikTok video.“Just as a friend, she booked my hotel in New York — I had never been to New York.

visited the Pasadena Convention Center on Friday, which has become an evacuation site for victims of the Eaton fire in nearby Altadena.Having previously made monetary donations to the relief efforts via their Archewell Foundation, the duo donated clothing, children’s items, and other essential supplies to the main donation center.Body language expert Judi James has now decoded the pair’s exterior, saying they displayed a regal status in several images captured during their brief outing.“Meghan is doing some full body hugs here in a ritual of consoling and her facial expression mirrors the sadness the people she’s meeting must be feeling,” James told the Mirror.“Coming on top of some more practical help from the couple there’s a feeling they’re appearing like the US version of our royals.”Harry and the “Suits” alum were seen exchanging hugs with several individuals and families affected by the crisis.According to James, Markle’s heartfelt embrace is a “signature” move by the couple.“This seems to have been an immersive experience for Meghan and Harry although, given their signature body language brand, it was always going to be the ‘consoling’ hugs that would provide the most camera-worthy moments,” she told the outlet.“For Harry it will be an urge that is in his DNA as a royal, with attending the location of a disaster and tragedy and just being visible, being part of the job.”“He seems to be in that mode here, listening to stories and experiences to hopefully reassure and raise morale, but then there is the extra role of some hands-on hugging that has been added to the repertoire more recently,” she added.Elsewhere, James told the Daily Mail that Harry was “mirroring” his wife’s “tactile” actions at the outing.“We can

Wildfire relief efforts made by British expat Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle have fallen short, according to one enraged Hollywood actress turned producer.“Family Ties” star Justine Bateman, who has already voiced her distain for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ administration in the aftermath of the disastrous Southern California wildfires, slammed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for what she believed to be an insensitive “photo op” at an evacuation center for victims.“Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers,” an unsettled Bateman, 58, wrote to X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday evening. “What a repulsive ‘photo op’ they achieved.”“They are ‘touring the damage’?” she asked, referring to media footage she had reposted on the social platform.

Meghan Markle’s cooking show on Netflix has been delayed. The streamer announced Sunday that “With Love, Meghan” will now premiere on March 4 instead of January 15 due to the deadly wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles.“I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California,” the Duchess of Sussex, 43, said in a statement.The eight-episode series will follow the former royal in the kitchen with some of her famous friends, including Mindy Kaling and her “Suits” co-star Abigail Spencer.Markle and Prince Harry, 40, recently met with victims of the LA fires and first responders who have been battling the blazes at the Pasadena Convention Center on Friday.The Post understands it was not a planned press visit but rather an effort to make a meaningful difference in their community while trying to avoid causing disruption.Sources told The Post that the Duke and Duchess — who tried to keep a low-profile during the outing — were focused on supporting and helping both physically and emotionally without causing chaos.Markle and Harry also donated clothing, children’s items, and other essential supplies via their Archewell Foundation to the main donation center.In addition, the couple have opened their sprawling $29.5 million Montecito mansion to friends of theirs who have fled the fires.In a message shared on their website Thursday, Markle and Harry listed a range of charitable organizations that are assisting with the crisis and are in need of donations.

devastating Los Angeles wildfires.The “Flowers” singer, 32, shared a statement on her Instagram Stories on Saturday where she showed support for those impacted by the deadly fires tearing through Southern California.Cyrus also looked back on the fire that destroyed her Malibu home in Nov. 2018.“This is a photo taken of my front porch in 2018 after losing our house in the Woolsey fires,” she wrote, alongside a photo of her destroyed mansion that she shared with then-fiancé Liam Hemsworth.“It’s a feeling you don’t ever forget,” Cyrus continued.

Los Angeles wildfires.After the “Hairspray” star’s home was burnt down by the Palisades Fire, Lake, 56, shared a clip on Instagram of medium Tyler Henry, 28, predicting the disaster during her appearance on his Netflix show in October 2024.“The great @tylerhenrymedium called it! Less than three months ago, on Oct 15th, 2024, Ross [Burningham] and I were on Tyler’s show and guys, he SAW the fire,” Lake wrote alongside the video on Saturday. “The show is on @netflix.

devastating wildfires.The reality star and criminal justice activist, 44, released a statement on her Instagram Stories on Saturday and demanded higher pay for the incarcerated LA firefighters.“I have spent the last week watching my city burning. And have seen and spoken to many firefighters who are up all night long using every ounce of their strength to save our community,” she began her message.“On all 5 fires in Los Angeles, there are hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, risking their lives to save us,” Kardashian continued.

Los Angeles wildfires.The 18-bedroom mansion, which featured sweeping views out to the Pacific Ocean, was worth an eye-popping $125 million, per the Daily Mail, who first reported on its incineration. The megamansion, which is owned by Luminar Technologies boss Austin Russell, 29, was on the market to rent for $450,000 per month when the blaze broke out.

firefighters and evacuees from the Los Angeles wildfires at the Jack in the Box in Altadena.Garner was pictured chatting with other volunteers and stopped to take a selfie with those who came out to the food truck to receive a meal. Dressed casually for the occasion in jeans, a zip-up sweatshirt and baseball cap, the “13 Going on 30” star carried a box of food from the truck out to those waiting.The mom-of-three resides in Brentwood, the neighborhood next to the Pacific Palisades, which has been largely destroyed by the Palisades fire.

comparing fire-ravaged Los Angeles neighborhoods to war-torn countries in the Middle East.“The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately, Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened,” the actress, 66, said during a Q&A for “The Last Showgirl” posted to X. Fans quickly flocked to the comments section to question Curtis’ comparison. One user posted, “Comparing wildfires to war zones feels off, it minimizes the devastation unique to each.”“It’s kind of unsettling, words matter, especially from someone with her platform,” another wrote.

city’s deadly wildfires rage on.The reality star, 40, took to Instagram on Friday evening to call the elected official, 71, a “joke.”Kardashian fired off the insult after Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley admitted that major budget cuts to the fire department negatively impacted their response to the catastrophic event. Kardashian posted the interview clip to her Instagram Story, writing, “I stand by YOU Chief Crowley!!!! You spoke the truth and you had tears in your eyes because I can tell you didn’t even want to say that but it was THE TRUTH!!!!”“Thank you for being honest,” she added.

Woods was evacuated earlier this week when the deadly Palisades Fire broke out on Tuesday. He was later reduced to tears when he spoke about the devastation and what he believed to be his destroyed home in an interview with CNN.However, it all changed on Friday when he was able to visit his property line and spotted his house still standing amid the rubble.“A miracle has happened.

the deadly fires that have ravished the city, forcing more than 200,000 evacuations throughout the region. “I did not think this was going to be my return to TikTok video,” Stewart said with her pricey bags on display while noting she had a fun idea for her first 2025 TikTok video until the horrific infernos started on Tuesday.“And obviously, with what has unfolded over the last two days is just the most horrific thing I have ever experienced. And I’m not one to get emotional online,” she shared.

the LA fires. The actress, 52, revealed the devastating news Friday during an interview on MSNBC. Appearing alongside World Central Kitchen Chef José Andrés, Garner told anchor Katy Tur about the death of her friend who she knew through church.

the LA fires quite a surprise.On Thursday morning, a team from LA’s ABC 7 news was out in the Pacific Palisades — one of the areas hardest hit by this week’s wildfires — when they came across a man trying to return to his home after the blaze tore through the area earlier this week. His face obscured by a mask (air quality in LA has been horrendous since the fires began raging), the man told the group of journalists he wanted to ride with them and help report on the disaster.

more than 200,000 residents to evacuate, Mayer shared his “most valuable thing” while pouring his heart out to the thousands who have lost their homes and the irreplaceable keepsakes that come with that harsh reality.Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Mayer, 47, posted an image of a folder and explained, “This is the most valuable thing I own. It’s a folder of photos of my father, spanning his life from being a baby, an educator, a husband and a father.

Spencer Pratt has returned to his and wife Heidi Montag’s home after it was destroyed in the devastating Palisades Fire.The reality star shared what items he found as he sifted through his property via Snapchat on Thursday. First, the “Speidi’s 16th Minute” podcast host found a metal pot that was badly burnt but still intact.“Good news, my pot that I made all the humming bird nectar survived.

the deadly LA fires. The “Maria” star, 49, was spotted with her 16-year-old son Knox, whom she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, outside a grocery store this week in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles stocking up on bottled water and other supplies, which they loaded into the trunk of a black sedan.

the Los Angeles fires. “Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law Griff & Kit lost their home and everything they own in the Eaton Fire,” Moore wrote on Instagram. “With their first baby on the way in a matter of weeks, they need our support now more than ever.