Paris Hilton shares footage of her home after it burned down in LA wildfires: “It feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces”
Paris Hilton has shared footage of her home after it went up in flames in the Los Angeles wildfires.
The TV personality’s home was one of many that were caught in the fires that began on Tuesday (January 7) and have quickly swept into five concurrent fires in separate neighbourhoods, and forced over 180,000 residents and counting to evacuate their homes. At the time of writing, 10 deaths have been confirmed, per NBC News.
Yesterday (January 9), Hilton shared her experience of watching her home burn on television.
She said at the time: “Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. This home was where we built so many precious memories”.
She continued: “While the loss is overwhelming, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe. My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires.”
Now, she has shared a lengthy post on Instagram and footage of her home upon returning.
“I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable,” she wrote.
“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.
“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 [son] 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: “And yet, in this pain, I know I’m incredibly lucky. 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. And beyond grateful to all the the fire fighters, first responders and volunteers risking their lives to fight these fires.
“To everyone who has sent love, prayers, and kindness—you’ve reminded me that even in the ashes, there is still beauty in this world. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart. And to everyone going through this pain, please know you’re not alone. We’re in this together. We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will rise stronger than before.”
Among the homes affected in the wildfires were comedian and actor Billy Crystal’s, Cary Elwes, and Academy Award winner James Woods and Mark Hamill‘s.
Heroes and This Is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia also choked up during a live interview while discussing watching his house burn down.
Meanwhile, a fundraiser for DIIV’s frontman Zachary Cole Smith was launched after his house succumbed to the fires. According to the GoFundMe campaign launched by their friend Lindsey Hartman, Smith and his family are safe but have unfortunately had their house burnt and destroyed in the fires.
A host of musicians and actors expressed their sadness over the wildfires and offered their support including Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande.
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