Mandy Moore, Matthew Koma, and Hilary Duff
Getty Images (2)Hilary Duff And her husband, Matthew butThey extended a helping hand to Mandy Moore and Taylor GoldsmithA family amidst the wildfires in Los Angeles.
My brother Taylor Griffin GoldsmithIt was revealed that Duff and Koma, both 37 years old, welcomed Moore, 40, and Taylor, 39, in addition to… Their three children: Gus, 3 years, Oscar, 2 years, and Lou, 3 months. (Duff and Koma, for their part, Children's participation Banks, 6, May, 3, and Towns, 20 months. Duff is also mother to son Luca, 12, whom she shares with her ex-husband Mike Comrie.)
“Our dear friends @matthewkoma and @hilaryduff thought it would be wise to set up a fund for us to help with everything moving forward,” Griffin, 34, wrote via Twitter. Instagram On Sunday, January 13th. “Not to mention they are currently housing my brother's family. They have taken care of my entire family from the moment this started. I will never be able to thank them enough. This is the kindest act any human being could do for another. They are the most beautiful, selfless people we have ever known.” Launch.
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate due to the Los Angeles wildfires, which started after a wind storm caused wildfires on January 7. Moore shared on January 9 that her home with Taylor was destroyed in the fire. While the “main part” of their residence is still standing, it is “unlivable.” She also noted at the time that Griffin and Kate also lost their home.
Mandy Moore has explained why she took part in a GoFundMe campaign to support her brother-in-law's family following the devastation caused by the bushfires. “Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law Griff and Kate (Goldsmith) lost their home and everything they owned in the Eaton Fire,” Moore, 40, wrote on Instagram on Thursday, January 9. The first baby is on the way (…)
While reflecting on the wildfires in his post on Monday, Griffin shared a set of photos via Instagram on January 12 of the devastation.
“It is impossible to express how much we feel right now,” Griffin wrote. “We have lost everything. 8 years of memories made in our home. 20 years of gear. My wife @quintessentiallykit was putting the finishing touches on the nursery for our baby boy who is due to be born in a few weeks. She has, over the years, poured her heart and soul into “He made the property a literal piece of paradise as anyone who has had the opportunity to visit can attest.”
Griffin continued: “We often say to each other, ‘I want to live together in this house for the rest of our lives.’ We convinced our entire family and close friends to join us in Altadena. Our parents were just around the corner. They lost their house, too.”
Griffin, who is married to Kate Goldsmithnoted that Taylor and Moore are “on the same street” while the couple's other loved ones live blocks away.
Spencer Pratt is coming to the defense of fellow Los Angeles wildfire victim Mandy Moore after criticism over a recent GoFundMe appeal on behalf of her in-laws. “Let me tell you about Mandy Moore. Mandy Moore, when I was younger, she used to scream Mandy Moore. She booked me the hotel because she was so nice (…)
“All these homes are gone. The thing we mourn most is the loss of community,” he wrote. “Unfortunately, we are not the only ones thinking about this. We all had to watch our home, the city we loved so much, transform overnight into a hellscape. And it is by no means over…”
Griffin described the situation as “absolutely overwhelming” before noting that it was “equally overwhelming” to see the love and generosity they received. Griffin expressed his gratitude to everyone who donated to their fund.
“I have never been more affected in my life. We are completely blown away. I can't talk or think about it without crying,” he wrote. “Like I said there are no words to describe how I feel. I'm doing my best. You all have completely changed what our future looks like in Los Angeles.
Griffin continued his emotional post in the comments section, noting that he and his wife are confident they “will be fine” as they begin parenthood.
As wildfires continue to spread throughout the Los Angeles area, many celebrities are taking to social media to share how they are being affected. “He was evacuated and safe with children, dogs and cats. “Prayers and gratitude for our first responders,” Mandy Moore wrote in a statement Wednesday, January 8, on her Instagram Story. In a subsequent post, she said (…)
“This baby will be born in a torn Los Angeles. But because of all of you he will be met with warmth, love and comfort,” he wrote. “I am so happy for everyone’s generosity. This allows me to believe that we can rebuild the neighborhood so that it is stronger and more beautiful than before.
He continued: “There are a lot of people who need help and I know based on our own experience that many of them are eager to help. Us too. I love you all. I'm sorry I haven't been able to respond to texts. There was a lot ❤️.”
Griffin pledged to continue helping those affected by the wildfires “in every way I can,” noting that his band and Taylor's band Dawes “will participate in raising funds for the community when the dust settles.”
In his photo slideshow, Griffin shared a photo of a burned CD on the floor. The last photo of the burning log was taken by Willie, he wrote. “It was one of the few things he found in the ashes of his home.”
Los Angeles experienced a frightening natural weather event, and its star-studded community was severely affected. A severe wind gust, driven by Santa Ana winds, sparked rapidly burning wildfires around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, as drivers along Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive abandoned their cars for safety, according to (…)
Since the fires started, Moore has asked her followers to consider donating to Griffin and Kit's GoFundMe to support the family. After receiving backlash for participating in the fundraiser, Moore responded.
“(For) people wondering if we are helping our family or crediting some arbitrary amount of money that Google says someone is not being helpful or compassionate,” Moore wrote via Instagram on January 9. “Of course we are. Our friend Matt started this GoFundMe and I'm sharing it because people have asked how they can help.
“No one is forcing you to do anything,” Moore reminded her followers, adding, “We just lost most of our lives in a fire, too.” Please F OFF.”
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