Jamie Lee Curtis is going through backlash after evaluating fire-ravaged Los Angeles neighborhoods to war-torn nations within the Center 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, mentioned throughout a Q&A for “The Last Showgirl” posted to X.
Followers shortly flocked to the feedback part to query Curtis’ comparability.
One consumer posted, “Comparing wildfires to war zones feels off, it minimizes the devastation unique to each.”
“It’s kind of unsettling, words matter, especially from someone with her platform,” one other wrote.
“Don’t compare a natural disaster to a genocide!” a 3rd follower clapped again, whereas one other sad fan chimed in: “Two things that have nothing to do with each other… pack it up, great grandma…”
Some followers had been extra forgiving in the direction of Curtis, with one explaining, “I respect Jamie Lee Curtis, but that comparison doesn’t make any sense.”
Days earlier than, the “Freaky Friday” star fought again tears as she spoke concerning the “catastrophe” of the Palisades Hearth, the coastal neighborhood the place she has lived for many years.
“As you know, where I live is on fire right now. Literally, the entire city of the Pacific Palisades is burning. I flew here last night. I was on the plane and started getting texts. It’s f–king gnarly, you guys,” Curtis informed Jimmy Fallon throughout an look on his present.
“It’s a catastrophe in Southern California. Obviously there have been horrific fires in many places. This is literally where I live. Everything.”
Curtis mentioned she had “many, many, many” buddies who’ve misplaced their properties within the devastation of the fires.
“It’s a really awful situation,” she added.
Curtis, who returned to California on Thursday to be along with her household and buddies, inspired viewers to help catastrophe reduction efforts if they’re ready, together with the Pink Cross.
“Do anything you can, anything in your community to help people,” she acknowledged. “Whether you need it or not now, you will need it. Give blood, donate, whatever you can do. Animal shelters.”
Curtis has since mentioned she and her household are pledging $1 million to begin a “fund of support” for these affected by the blazes.
The actor made her pledge on Instagram Thursday, writing that she had been in contact with state and metropolis leaders about how the cash could be distributed “for the most impact.”
It’s believed Curtis’ house continues to be standing.
Firefighters have been working across the clock to place out at the very least six fires in Los Angeles this week — the biggest being the Palisades and Eaton fires which have now collectively scorched over 35,000 acres and counting.
Earlier this week, an unidentified individual was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Division for “possible arson” related with the Kenneth Hearth. Officers later revealed that the person wouldn’t be charged with arson because of lack of possible trigger.
The wildfires may trigger $150 billion in damages, making it the costliest blaze in US historical past, based on a report.
