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.
Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well,” Jamie Lee Curtis said on Instagram.
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.
"This is literally where I live," said the Oscar-winning actress and Red Cross ambassador said during her January 8 Tonight Show appearance.
Jamie Lee Curtis got emotional on 'The Tonight Show' Wednesday night while talking about the devastation of the multiple fires raging across L.A.
Jamie Lee Curtis expressed her deep concern over the devastating impact of the fires, showing smoke-filled skies surrounding her neighborhood.
Curtis flew out to New York City to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as the fires started spreading. The actor appeared on the show to promote her new film The Last Showgirl but she became emotional when she started talking about the fires.
Jamie Lee Curtis has taken to Instagram to address the chaos surrounding the devastating wildfires currently raging across California.
"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.
It’s a catastrophe in Southern California. Obviously there has been horrific fires in many places. This is literally where I live.”
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.
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.