Jamie Lee Curtis is facing backlash after 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.
"This is literally where I live," said the Oscar-winning actress and Red Cross ambassador said during her January 8 Tonight Show appearance.
Residents of California have been battling a destructive force of nature for several days. Jamie Lee Curtis spoke out on the matter and compared the devastated areas to the destruction in war-torn countries.
Jamie Lee Curtis said her family is donating $1 million to relief funds as the devastating Los Angeles wildfires continue. The actress said she is 'in communication' with officials 'as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact.
"It's f***ing gnarly, you guys. It’s just a catastrophe," the actress said Wednesday night, later posting on Instagram that she was in touch with California Gov. Gavin Newsom about where funds are needed.
Los Angeles is on fire, ravaged by raging wildfires, and Hollywood's celebrity class are among the affected homeowners and citizens.
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, one of many celebrities who had to flee this week's wildfires in California, said on Thursday her family would donate $1 million to relief efforts.
Jamie Lee Curtis got emotional as she discussed the L.A. fires during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night, and this morning pledged $1 million to start a fund to help her devastated hometown.
Jamie Lee Curtis shared about a moving encounter she ... It's just a catastrophe in southern California,' she said. 'Obviously, there have been horrific fires in many places.
Jamie Lee Curtis says her family is donating $1 million to relief efforts amid the wildfires in California that have devastated the Los Angeles area. “As the fire still rages on and [the ...
Jamie Lee Curtis and husband Christopher Guest donated ... “It’s just a catastrophe in Southern California.” “Everything: the market I shop in, the schools my kids go to.
Jamie Lee Curtis was finally allowed to go back into ... It's just a catastrophe in Southern California,' she told Fallon. 'Everything: the market I shop in, the schools my kids go to.