
On January 7, 2025, wildfires started near Los Angeles, – and they continued to burn more than 10 days later. More than 40,000 acres have gone up in smoke, with tens of thousands of residents displaced and at least 27 people dead. Amid the devastation, many celebrities have donated money or volunteered their time.
By January 18, the Palisades Fire was 43% contained, and the Eaton Fire was 73% contained, according to Cal Fire. Evacuations are ongoing, and many celebrities themselves have lost everything in the blazes. Let’s take a closer look at which stars have jumped in to help as the fires raged on.
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Taylor Swift was among the celebrities who donated or volunteered amid the California wildfires.

On January 16, Taylor announced donations on her Instagram Stories to organizations fighting the California wildfires and helping its victims.
“The fires in California have devastated so many families,” the pop superstar wrote. “And it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold. So much suffering, loss and destruction. As so many people embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild.”
Swift also included the names of 10 foundations and funds.
Eva Longoria donated $50K of her money.
On January 11, Eva took to Instagram with a video announcing she donated $50,000 to This Is About Humanity to help families and frontline workers amid the LA wildfires.
“It’s been a crazy week,” she said. “Devastating for so many people, so many friends who’ve lost a lot … Memories and things that people have worked really hard for.”
Eva continued, “We’ve donated clothes, I literally emptied out my pantry to take down to all of the places that are accepting donations.”
Additionally, the actress donated $1 million through her foundation to the Latino Community Fund and California Community Foundation, People reported.
Leonardo DiCaprio donated $1 million.

Leonardo DiCaprio pledged $1 million through his organization Re:wild. He announced the donation on his Instagram story, per Variety.
The actor detailed, “Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal Fire Fund – organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most.”
Meghan Markle donated clothing and beauty products.
On January 13, Meghan Markle donated clothes and beauty products to Altadena Girls, the New York Post reported. The Duchess of Sussex’s donations were reportedly through her and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation, a source told the newspaper. She was also spotted helping out with organizing and speaking to fire victims in a video posted by Altadena Girls on Instagram.
On top of that, Meghan and Harry volunteered with World Central Kitchen to serve meals to victims.
Jessica Alba helped pack fire relief hygiene kits for children.
Jessica Alba shared photos on January 15 from her time volunteering with Baby2Baby, for which she is a founding board member.
“Yesterday, I had the privilege of spending the afternoon at @baby2baby with so many beautiful souls, packing fire relief hygiene kits for children,” she wrote on Instagram.
“This Friday, 750 kits will be distributed to kids who have either been evacuated or lost their homes in the Altadena fire.”
Paris Hilton raised nearly $1 million to help with the wildfire relief.
After her own home burned in the LA fires, Paris Hilton started an emergency fund of $100,000 via her nonprofit 11:11 Media. She said she would match another $100,000 in donations. Additionally, she volunteered at the Pasadena Humane Society.
On January 14, Paris announced on her Instagram Stories that she raised $800,000, per The Hollywood Reporter. She also donated $150,000 to the GoFundMe account Wildfire Relief Fund for emergency $1,000 grants for wildfire victims.
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Jay Leno served meals to first responders.
During an interview with Anderson Cooper, Jay Leno explained that he helped deliver meals to first responders on his vintage fire truck. Jay’s team provided food to crews at the Rose Bowl staging location. Additionally, he noted he would be at other locations in the following days.
The Weeknd also donated $1 million.
The Weeknd divvied up $1 million across three organizations helping firefighters and wildfire victims in Los Angeles, People reported. They included: the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and the LA Regional Food Bank.
On January 13, The Weeknd also announced the cancellation of his Rose Bowl performance and postponement of the release of his new album Hurry Up Tomorrow due to the fires.
Beyoncé donated a whopping $2.5 million.
Similarly, Beyoncé postponed a major career announcement in light of the LA fires. The singer announced that news, along with a generous donation, via Instagram, on January 13.
“The BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund has donated $2.5 million to directly support families who lost their homes and community organizations at the forefront of relief,” she wrote. “Please join us in supporting with whatever you can.”
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Jennifer Garner volunteered with World Central Kitchen.
Amid the California wildfires, Jennifer Garner rolled up her sleeves to help World Central Kitchen serve meals to first responders and victims.
“I’ve lived and been around the Palisades for 25 years, so I think all of us just, we want to get our hands into working somehow to be helpful,” she told MSNBC. “It is not some far-away place that you can’t reach.”
Jennifer added, “My heart bleeds for my friends … I feel almost guilty walking through my house … What can I do? How can I help? What can I offer? What do I have to offer with these hands and these walls and the safety that I have?”