Fires in Los Angeles: Paris Hilton, Beyoncé, Eva Longoria… These stars who are mobilizing to help the victims

A surge of solidarity. Several stars are mobilizing to help the victims of the fires which have affected Los Angeles County since Tuesday January 7 and have caused the death of at least 24 people, according to the latest report published by the American authorities.

While the situation could worsen in the coming days due to the hot and dry winds expected in the region, many people have seen their homes go up in smoke and lost everything. Others were evacuated and found themselves without a home and without their personal belongings. To meet the needs of these victims, several stars have decided to mobilize to help them.

The businesswoman and reality TV star Paris Hilton launched an emergency fund to support displaced families with a personal donation of $100,000 (more than 97,000 euros). The one who saw her Malibu house “burn” on live television said she spends time with animal protection associations and takes in a dog whose owners lost their home.

Eva Longoria lends a helping hand to workers

Eva Longoriawho also had to evacuate her home, donated $50,000 to the organization “This is About Humanity” to “help front-line essential workers, laborers, farmers and families impacted by these fires.” She also promised to contribute $1 million through her foundation to help the victims. The “Desperate Housewives” star was also seen on the ground handing out food and helping workers with the city’s cleanup efforts.

Mark Zuckerberg declared that he had “personally” made donations to relief efforts on his social network Threads. Meta’s boss and his wife, Priscilla Chan, donated a combined $4 million, according to Variety.

The actress Jamie Lee Curtis announced the payment of a donation to help the victims. “My husband, I and my children have committed $1 million from our family foundation to start a fund to support our great city and state, and the people who live and love here.” , she wrote on Instagram.

Meghan Markle and the prince Harry visited a meal distribution center for those affected by the fires and donated clothing, children’s items and other essential supplies. Angelina Jolieknown for its charitable commitments, also “welcomed friends forced to evacuate their homes”, reports the American media People, as did Sharon Stone.