LA wildfires: Hilary Duff opens home to Mandy Moore's family
What's the story
Hollywood actor-singer Hilary Duff has opened her Los Angeles home to actor Mandy Moore, her musician-husband Taylor Goldsmith, and their three kids after the devastating Eaton Fire. The wildfire had forced the family to evacuate their home. Griffin, Goldsmith's younger brother whose Altadena house was completely destroyed in the fire, revealed this news while thanking Duff and her musician-husband Matthew Koma on Instagram.
Gratitude expressed
'They've taken care of my entire family'
Griffin took to Instagram to share, "Our dear friends @matthewkoma and @hilaryduff thought it wise to set up a gofundme for us to help with everything moving forward." "Not to mention they are currently housing my brother's family. They've taken care of my entire family from the moment this began," he added, expressing his deep gratitude toward Duff and Koma.
Fundraising efforts
Duff and Koma launched fundraiser for Griffin's family
As Griffin revealed, Duff and Koma have started a GoFundMe campaign for Griffin and his pregnant wife, Kit Goldsmith. The fundraising effort came after the wildfire ravaged their home. Moore shared the fundraising link on her Instagram, too, urging people to donate and help them rebuild during this "unimaginable and stressful time."
Criticism addressed
Moore responded to criticism over fundraising appeal
Moore's appeal for donations was criticized by some fans who wondered why "millionaires" were asking for public donations. Responding to the critics, Moore said, "We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything." She also clarified that they are helping out their own family and sharing the GoFundMe link because people have asked how they can assist them.
Temporary shelter
Moore posted images of their damaged property
Moore and Goldsmith moved to Duff's home after their Altadena house was severely damaged by the raging Eaton Fire. On Thursday, the This is Us star posted photos of their damaged property on Instagram, showing that while the main part of their house was still standing, it was not livable. She also revealed that her husband and brother-in-law's music studio with all their instruments for their band, Dawes, had been destroyed in the fire.