Actor Mandy Moore shared an emotional post on social media after she and her family narrowly escaped the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The actress lost her home in the Altadena area near Pasadena and expressed her sorrow over the destruction of her children's school and their community.
Mandy Moore made her acting debut in Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) at the age of 16 and rose to fame with her lead role in A Walk to Remember (2002). She is most recognized for voicing Rapunzel in Disney's Tangled (2010). Her most recent role was in the 2023 TV series Dr. Death. Mandy has been married to musician Taylor Goldsmith since 2018, and the couple has three children, reports Hindustan Times.
On Wednesday evening, Mandy Moore posted a couple of videos of the fires and smoke engulfing the highway near Los Angeles as she and her family made it out. "I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late (and endless gratitude to friends for taking us in and bringing us clothes and blankets)," she wrote in the caption.
The actor then detailed the loss she and her neighbourhood had. "Honestly, I’m in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too. Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together. Sending love to all affected and on the front lines trying to get this under control," wrote Mandy.
In her Instagram Stories, the actor added, “So gutted for the destruction and loss. Don't know if our place made it.”
Mandy Moore is not the only celebrity affected by the LA wildfires. Scores of others have evacuated their homes with some losing their houses altogether, while others are unsure if their homes have survived the fires or not.
Associated Press reported that the wildfires have destroyed several celebrities' homes and forced stars, including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore, and James Woods, to evacuate. Moore, Cary Elwes and Paris Hilton are among the stars who said Wednesday they had lost homes in the fires.
Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, Fergie, Anna Faris, Anthony Hopkins, and John Goodman also reported losing their homes as the devastating fire rages in Los Angeles. Ben Affleck also evacuated his newly-bought bachelor pad in the area and went to ex-wife, Jennifer Garner's home for shelter.
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