Celebrities who are donating money for LA fire victims... after Mandy Moore was slammed for opening GoFundMe account

Celebrities have taken to social media to send out prayers for the Los Angeles fire victims.

Often they inundate their followers with stock photos of the fire scene and sad quotes.

Then there are those who have asked for money, like Mandy Moore, who begged fans to help give her brother $60,000 amid the crisis.

But there are several stars who have stepped up in a big way to write massive checks to help those who have lost it all.

Among the classy bunch are Beyonce, Eva Longoria, Michael Douglas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Bethenny Frankel.

Beyonce is donating $2.5 million help victims of the California wildfires.

The pop star announced the money will be given to the LA Fire Relief Fund through her BeyGOOD Foundation to help victims of the wildfires, which have devastated large swathes of southern California since they broke out last week.

A message posted on the charity's Instagram page stated: 'Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars.

'The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.'

Beyonce's donation comes after the Walt Disney Company pledged $15 million to help rebuild communities devastated by the fires while Paramount and Fox Corp. handed over $1 million in contributions to the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The fires broke out last Tuesday (07.01.25) and at least 24 people have been confirmed dead with thousands more having lost their homes - including celebrities such as Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex have been among the famous faces trying to help out with the royals joining efforts to distribute food and supplies to victims of the wildfires in Pasadena, where they also thanked first responders and met with affected families.

The couple live in Montecito - around 90 miles north of the affected area - and they are believed to have offered their $14 million mansion as a refuge to friends fleeing the fires, which have left more than 100,000 people displaced.

The duchess has also announced she's delaying the launch of her new Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan' because of the disaster.

The show had been due to hit screens on January 15 but at her request, the streaming service will now hold back the lifestyle show until 4 March.

She said in a statement: 'I'm thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.'

Paris Hilton, 43, has written a check too.

Hilton is launching an emergency fund through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact to 'support displaced families with young children,' she wrote. 'I'm starting with a personal contribution of $100,000 and will be matching additional dollars raised up to $100,000 more. 

She is among the celebs mourning the loss of a mansion to the blazes.

She posted on Instagram: 'Heartbroken beyond words. (Broken heart emoji.)

'Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. (Crying face emoji.)

'This home was where we built so many precious memories. It's where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.'

Paris and husband Carter Reum, also 43, share son Phoenix, 23 months, and daughter London, who turned one in November.

The hotel heiress also confirmed in her Instagram post her family is safe and sent her 'heart and prayers' to everyone hit by the Palisades fires.

Kim Kardashian has supported the LA firefighters.

She gave money to Carousel Restaurant—an L.A. hotspot serving up authentic Lebanese dishes.

The restaurant revealed that the Kardashian family had banded together to donate an undisclosed number of meals to several of the area's fire stations valued at a little over $2,000 per a receipt in one of the photos.

'We proudly delivered meals to several fire stations today. Thank you to the frontline members for your dedication to your communities. A special thank you to the Kardashian family for funding the meals—your generosity knows no bounds,' the restaurant wrote in the caption of its Jan. 9 Instagram upload.

Eva Longoria fought back tears in an emotional video she shared on Instagram for her 10 million followers.

The Desperate Housewives star, 49, revealed she evacuated from her home after receiving a warning, and were now hosting several other friends fleeing from the fire. 

'It's been a crazy week. Devastating for so many people. So many friends who've lost a lot... homes. I know it's not things, it's memories, things that people have worked really hard for,' she said. 

'Anyways, we decided to evacuate 'cause we were under a warning, and then we kept getting an alarm. We have many friends at my house who had to evacuate from other areas so my house is full.

'I know a lot of people weren't so lucky. We've donated clothes, we literally emptied out my pantry to take down to all of the places that are accepting donations.'

She then revealed that she will be matching the donations made to the organization This is About Humanity up to $50,000 for frontline essential workers and families impacted by the fires.

Eva also mentioned that now is not the time to analyze all the stuff on social media about what went wrong.

'LA is strong, everybody has been so helpful in the communities all over from Altadena to Pasadena to the Pacific Palisades. Everybody is on the street. Everybody is helping. People are coming together in beautiful ways.

'It's beautiful to watch,' she gushed. 

She concluded by thanking the fire fighters and first responders for their tireless efforts to put out the many fires burning around Los Angeles County.

'God Bless all the fire fighters putting their lives on the line to save our lives and our homes and to everybody helping. Thank you,' she concluded. 

In the caption of the post, Eva tagged This is About Humanity's account.

Michael Douglas, star of Wall Street and Basic Instinct, has pledged money through his movie star father Kirk Douglas' foundation.

The husband of Catherine Zea-Jones, who said he does not live in Los Angeles but loves the city, said the money was going toward the Red Cross.

Jamie Lee Curtis has revealed she is donating $1million toward LA fire relief efforts after fighting back tears over the destruction of Pacific Palisades.

The actress, 66, took to Instagram Thursday to announce her donation and reveal she had been in contact with LA governor Gavin Newson to discuss where the funds would be best used.

She wrote: 'As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there. 

'I'm in communication with Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass and Senator Schiff as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact.'

This comes after  Curtis fought back tears as she admitted the Pacific Palisades fires have been 'catastrophic,' during an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday. 

The flew out to New York City to appear on the Jimmy Fallon-hosted show, when the fires started spreading through the city she calls home.

She revealed on Instagram earlier on Wednesday that her home is safe but many of her neighbors homes have been destroyed.

The actress appeared on the show to promote her new film The Last Showgirl, in theaters January 10, but before she discussed the film, she became visibly emotional while addressing the fires.   

'I'm literally just about to cry. Mostly because of that beautiful welcome,' Curtis began, as the audience started to applaud, with one screaming, 'You're beautiful!'

She tearfully continued, '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, started getting texts. And it's f***ing gnarly, you guys. It's just a catastrophe in southern California,' she said.

'Obviously, there have been horrific fires in many places. This is literally where I live. Everything. The market I shop in. The schools my kids go to. Friends, many, many, many, many, many friends now have lost their homes,' she said. 

'So it is -- it's a really awful situation. I am, you know, obviously going to go home first thing tomorrow and be with my family and try to help my friends,' she continued.

'But it is -- just so I can tell you, if you know anybody on the west coast or not, the American red cross, support them,' she said.

'They will come in and help people. Do anything you can. Anything in your community to help people, whether you need it or not now, you will need it. Give blood, donate, whatever,' she said to applause.

'And remember, since I'm on the middle of a very big television show, for anybody living anywhere, have an emergency kit in your house,' she added.

'I'm an American red cross ambassador. Have an emergency kit with prescription glasses, medicines, dog food, baby formula, all the things you need if you have to flee,' she added.

In the early hours of Thursday morning, she addressed her appearance on the program in a post shared on Instagram.

Jamie penned: 'Flying to New York and hearing the beginnings of the stories of the fire was very challenging to be far away from my home and family and friends and feeling very powerless.

'I suited up and showed up for work here in the city, complete with the recreation of the hip, thrusting meme from the movie, Perfect, and was greeted by such warmth from @fallontonight @jimmyfallon and @ questlove and their team.

'It was complicated to feel like we were making comedy in the midst of such a profound tragedy across the country, but we did.'

Jamie added: 'The hug he gave me in support of my fragile feelings will always be remembered, and I leave New York City with the hopes and prayers and good thoughts from all in the East Coast as I return home to the best coast and my beloved City of Angels to help start to repair and rebuild.'

Bethenny Frankel is sending help to California through her charity BStrong. Bethenny's charity BStrong has partnered with the Global Empowerment Mission to help distribute aid and critical supplies to those in need. She shared an update on her TikTok with a video captioned, 'BStrong California Wildfires update.' 

Spencer Pratt has defended Mandy Moore in the face of the severe backlash the This Is Us star received after posting information about a GoFundMe campaign to help her in-laws whose home was destroyed in the devastating Los Angeles fires. 

In an angry TikTok, The Hills alum, 41, who lost his home in the Palisades fire, confronted Moore's detractors head on. 

'Let me tell you about Mandy Moore. Mandy Moore, when I was younger, shout-out Mandy Moore. She booked my hotel for me because she was such a nice friend.'

'Just as a friend, she booked my hotel in New York — I had never been to New York. I feel like she even booked my flight because I was so much fun to be around. Mandy Moore, I will ride for Mandy Moore,' The Princes of Malibu producer said on the clip posted Saturday.

'If I see one more TikTok about Mandy Moore and GoFundMes, I'm going to start coming after you guys,' he warned. 

'You want beef with your worst nightmare, which is me right now? You post about Mandy Moore. I will ride for Mandy Moore.'

'Mandy Moore doesn't do anything wrong, she's the nicest freakin' lady ever.'

'She's been nice since 2004. If you're nice in 2004, you're still nice in 2025. I'm talking so nice. So don't you dare come for Mandy Moore.'

'Maybe delete your content about Mandy Moore because Mandy Moore is a real one,' Pratt asserted.

'She's a great human. She's not doing anything out of pocket — she's posting GoFundMes, that's great. She doesn't have to pay for whoever. She's got her own life, probably her own kids, so don't you come for Mandy Moore.' 

The bruhaha began on Friday when Moore, 40, posted information about the fundraising effort for her brother-in-law Griffin Goldsmith and his wife Kit, launched by Matt Koma, Hillary Duff's husband. 

'Griff is a touring musician and also lost his entire arsenal of drums/percussion he uses to make a living,' she explained, adding the couple are expecting their first baby in the next few weeks. 

In response to the brutal comments the Dr. Death star had received, she amended the post telling detractors 'And people questioning whether we're helping out our own family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money google says someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic. Of course we are.'

The In Real Life singer, who shares children Gus, almost four, Ozzie, two and Louise about four months with husband Taylor Goldsmith, 39, and had shared the damage at her family's house in a previous post said, 'We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. no one is forcing you to do anything.'