As the fire continues to ravage the outskirts of Los Angles, in the United States, several stars, including the actress Sharon Stone and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have committed to helping, or even welcoming, the victims of the fire. this tragedy costing the lives of at least 10 people.
Strong mobilization in the face of the disaster. At a time when the flames are becoming more and more uncontrollable Los Angelesin the United States, more than 130,000 residents deserted their homes to escape the fires while at least 10,000 houses and buildings were destroyed by the fires.
Due to this tragic situation, several stars have mobilized to lend a helping hand to the victims. Among them, we find the actress Sharon Stone. During an interview with NewsNation this Thursday, January 9, the 66-year-old actress said she opened her house to friends who needed a roof over their heads.
“I hosted friends at my house. Families are also arriving. We set up a place to be able to help people. We set up beds and just space in the house,” the Basic Instinct star said.
In this same interview, Sharon Stone explained that she made clothing and bedding available to the most deprived people in The Coop store. A store that belongs to his sister. “We load up trucks and take everything we have to Coop. We invite our friends to come to our house because many people are being evacuated,” she said.
He continued: “We are safe, and I think we are really lucky to be safe when many are not. I think all we can do as people who live in a safe place is give back, especially to those who have lost everything.
“Some families and people found themselves with nothing”
In addition to Sharon Stone, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also showed their solidarity with the victims, announcing that they had opened the doors of their residence in Montecito, in the United States, to friends and relatives affected by the fires in Los Angeles.
In a communiquéthe Duke and Duchess of Sussex recommended that Americans show solidarity with the victims. “If a friend, loved one or pet needs to evacuate and you can offer them a safe haven in your home, please do so. And don’t forget to ask your disabled or elderly neighbors if they need help evacuating,” they wrote in this press release.
“Some families and people were left with nothing. Consider donating clothing, toys, children’s clothing, and other necessities. The American Red Cross is on hand to help those in need,” they concluded.
For her part, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who had to evacuate her home after it was ravaged by fires, announced on Instagram that she had launched a support fund to which she has already donated million dollars for relief efforts.
“While the fire still rages, all first responders and agencies involved in fighting the fire and saving lives are still at work, and neighbors and friends band together to save each other, my husband, I and our children have committed $1 million from our Family Foundation to create a fund to support our great city and state, and the great people who live and love them.” , she wrote.
“I am in contact with Governor Newsom, Mayor Bass and Senator Schiff about where these funds should be directed to have the greatest impact,” she added.
Still in this spirit of solidarity, Jean Smart, star of the hit series Hacks, urged major awards ceremonies not to take place as planned this season and to donate the proceeds to disaster victims as well as rescuers.
“I hope that the channels which broadcast the next awards will seriously consider not broadcasting them and donating the revenues they would have generated to the victims of the fires and the firefighters,” Jean Smart said on Instagram.
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