The devastating California wildfires are wreaking havoc, forcing a temporary halt to Hollywood's bustling awards season as celebrities lend their support to victims and first responders.
The California wildfires are burning amidst what's usually a busy awards season in Hollywood . Flames from the Palisades Fire burned a building on Sunset Boulevard amid a powerful windstorm Wednesday in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Wednesday night, actress, Jane Fonda, speaking about the devastating fires in California, said, 'It's just a catastrophe. Obviously there have been horrific fires in many places. This is where I live.
' The fires have spread across tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes and businesses and killing at least five people. The area is also an epicenter of famous people — actors, musicians, comedians and more — who are sharing their experiences, and resources, for how to help the worst-affected and first responders. Actor Rob Lowe said on Wednesday, 'Janice and I lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. ... We are heartbroken of course but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this. We pray for the safety of the fire fighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of amazing people and we know in time it will rise again. It is our home.' Actress Paris Hilton shared that her Malibu home burned down, writing that 'while the loss is overwhelming, I'm holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe.' She added that her nonprofit organization, 11:11 Media Impact, is reaching out to other organizations to offer aid. 'We're committed to offering help as soon as possible and making a meaningful difference for those who need it most,' Hilton wrote. The fires are occurring during what is usually a busy time for Hollywood awards season. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Oscar nominations were being delayed by two days. The Screen Actors Guild canceled the live announcement of its awards nominees, opting for a statement instead. And the Writers Guild of America is also postponing the release of awards nominations. Actress and activist Jane Fonda is pushing for a pause on any celebration altogether: 'I hope any of the networks televising the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them and donating the revenue they would have garnered to victims of the fires and the firefighters.
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