Paris Hilton Raises $800,000 for Los Angeles Fire Relief Funds – Rolling Stone
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Emily Zemler
After losing her Malibu home in the ongoing Los Angeles fires, Paris Hilton has raised $800,000 in emergency relief funds in 72 hours. Working with her non-profit, 11:11 Media Impact, Hilton quickly mobilized to help in the wake of the disastrous fires.
She initially pledged $100,000 to help families affected via the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), promising to match up to $100,000 in donations. She has also spent time volunteering at Baby2Baby and at the Pasadena Humane Society, where she fostered a surrendered dog named Zuzu.
Yesterday, Hilton announced that she had granted $150,000 of the $800,000 raised to GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund to provide 150 Altadena families with immediate cash assistance.
“After meeting with people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, I heard heartbreaking stories of loss but also inspiring resilience,” Hilton said in a statement, via Variety. “My goal is to help as many as I can as quickly as possible, which is why I’m making a $150,000 grant to the GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund, providing direct cash assistance. Hundreds of families will receive this assistance immediately ensuring they can address their needs and begin to rebuild their lives today. My heart is with everyone affected by this devastating situation, and my team and I at 11:11 Media Impact will continue to show up.”
The artist revealed that she lost her Malibu home last week, saying she “couldn’t process” the news after seeing the place where her home was burned to ashes. “This house wasn’t just a place to live— It was where we dreamed, laughed, and created the most beautiful memories as a family,” she wrote. “It was where Phoenix’s little hands made art that I’ll cherish forever, where love and life filled every corner… it’s devastating beyond words.”
Writing on Instagram, Hilton said she was “heartbroken to see everyone whose lives have been uprooted by these devastating fires” and wanted to be of service to the community. “While I’ve lost my Malibu home, my thoughts are with the countless families who have lost so much more—their homes, cherished keepsakes, the communities they loved, and their sense of stability,” she wrote.
More than 10,000 structures have burned down in multiple fires around the Los Angeles area, including in Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena, with more than 130,000 people displaced by the blazes. Numerous celebrities have also lost their homes, including Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal, and Jhené Aiko.We want to hear it. Send us a tip using our anonymous form.Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All rights reserved.
