Paris Hilton is sharing an emotional update after her Los Angeles home burned down in fires sweeping the area.
On Thursday, January 9, Hilton, 43, shared a video of her visiting what remains of her home via Instagram, showing the devastation caused by the fires which began Tuesday, January 7, and have ravaged parts of L.A., including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and the Hollywood Hills.
“I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable.
,” Hilton captioned the video of the wreckage of her home. “When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it. But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces.
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“This house wasn’t just a place to live— It was where we dreamed, laughed, and created the most beautiful memories as a family. It was where Phoenix’s little hands made art that I’ll cherish forever, where love and life filled every corner. To see it reduced to ashes… it’s devastating beyond words,” she continued, referring to son Phoenix, who turns 2 this month. (Hilton also shares daughter London, 12 months, with husband Carter Reum.)
In the caption, Hilton shared her sympathies with other Los Angeles residents who have lost their homes, noting, “It’s not just walls and roofs—it’s the memories that made those houses homes. It’s the photos, the keepsakes, the irreplaceable pieces of our lives.”
However, the former reality star and DJ acknowledged that she is “incredibly lucky.”
Celebrities Share Personal Photos of Heartbreaking Los Angeles Wildfires
“My loved ones, my babies, and my pets are safe.
That’s the most important thing, and I’m holding onto that gratitude with everything I have,” she added, thanking firefighters and first responders who have been tackling the wildfires for the past three days.
On Wednesday, January 8, the Paris and Nicole: The Encore star shared via Instagram that she was among the many celebrities who had lost their homes in the fires. Hilton wrote that her home was “where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.”
Which Stars Have Been Affected by the Los Angeles Fires?
More than 130,000 are under evacuation orders, per the Associated Press. Stars including Mark Hamill, Jennie Garth and Mandy Moore are among those who evacuated their homes. Other stars shared news that they had lost their homes including Milo Ventimiglia, Miles Teller and Billy Crystal.
Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.
