In the midst of the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles, Angelina Jolie, 49, and her 16-year-old son Knox have stepped up to support those in need. On Thursday, the mother and son were seen acquiring food, water, and other essential supplies to help people affected by the disaster.
Jolie shared with the Daily Mail her concern about the seriousness of the situation and how she is helping from her home in Los Feliz, where she has provided shelter to family and friends. "Right now, I am taking care of people close to me and welcoming them into my home," she said.
Angelina Jolie is welcoming loved ones affected by the fires in Los Angeles into her home.
The actress also announced that she plans to make donations to relief efforts in the coming weeks. It has not been confirmed which other members of her family, including her children Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne, are currently with her in California. Jolie shares the parenting of her six children with her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. Jolie's charitable action adds to that of several public figures who have contributed to mitigating the effects of this tragedy.
Jamie Lee Curtis and her husband Christopher Guest have donated $1 million to the victims, while personalities like Kylie Jenner, Mark Zuckerberg, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made monetary contributions to local organizations. Jennifer Garner teamed up with renowned chef José Andrés and his organization World Central Kitchen to help feed firefighters and evacuees. Additionally, celebrities like Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, and Michelle Pfeiffer have donated clothing and essential items to those affected.
Meanwhile, the list of celebrities who have lost their homes continues to grow. Mel Gibson, Adam Brody, Miles Teller, and Anthony Hopkins are among those who have seen their properties reduced to ashes. The fires, fueled by winds of up to 160 km/h, have scorched more than 30,000 acres and destroyed 10,000 structures since they began on Tuesday. Over 100,000 residents have been evacuated, and at least 10 people have lost their lives.
Despite the devastating impact, authorities are expecting significant progress in controlling the flames over the weekend, bringing a ray of hope to a city deeply affected by this crisis.