Jamie Lee Curtis Pledges to Donate $1 Million to Relief Efforts amid Los Angeles Fires

Mar. 15, 2025

Jamie Lee Curtis on Jan. 3, 2025.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Jamie Lee CurtisandChristopher Guest’s family are stepping up to help aswildfirescontinue to rage across Los Angeles.

“As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there,” Curtis wrote.

The Oscar winner, 66, shared earlier on Jan. 9 that herhome remains safeas she returns to L.A. after appearing onThe Tonight ShowWednesday.

“I’m in communication with Governor [Gavin] Newsom and Mayor [Karen] Bass and Senator [Adam] Schiff as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact,” Curtis added.

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Curtis was emotional onTheTonight Showas she grappled with the evolving situation in L.A. while promoting her new movieThe Last Showgirl, forwhich she earned a SAG Award nomination.

“I flew here last night,” she said at one point during her interview with hostJimmy Fallon. “I was on the plane, started getting texts, and it’s [bleep] gnarly, you guys.”

“It’s just a catastrophe in Southern California," she added. “Obviously there have been horrific fires in many places [but] this is literally where I live.”

Jamie Lee Curtis on Jan. 8, 2025.Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

A number of celebrities — includingBilly Crystal,Anna Faris,Leighton MeesterandAdam Brody,Ricki Lake,Spencer PrattandHeidi Montag,Melissa RiversandParis Hilton— havelost their homesin the blazes.

On Jan. 8, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, which are held in Santa Monica, Calif.,postponed its scheduled Jan. 12 ceremonyuntil Jan. 26. Multiple movie premieres have been canceled in recent days as well.

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source: people.com