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.
Jamie Lee Curtis got emotional on 'The Tonight Show' Wednesday night while talking about the devastation of the multiple fires raging across L.A.
It’s a catastrophe in Southern California. Obviously there has been horrific fires in many places. This is literally where I live.”
The actress previously posted via Instagram that her Los Angeles home was “possibly” on fire amid “conflicting reports.”
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.
Amid the devastating California wildfires, actress Jamie Lee Curtis has emerged as a vocal advocate for fire relief efforts.
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.
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.
Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Jamie Lee Curtis is devastated by the ongoing ... “It’s just a catastrophe in Southern California," she continued. "Obviously there have been horrific fires in ...
The Bafta nominations were announced more than a week after the fires broke out. Curtis was nominated for her role in the film which follows Baywatch star Pamela Anderson playing