Candy Spelling, mother of actress Tori Spelling, tragically lost her $23 million Malibu vacation home in the devastating Palisades Fire.
She expresses shock over losing her Malibu Mansion.
“I’m in shock and processing this massive loss for our family,” Candy Spelling said to TMZ. She also shared her gratitude for the memories made in the home, calling it a “wonderful gift.”
The property had been a special place for Candy and her late husband, famed producer Aaron Spelling.
Candy and Aaron Spelling’s special connection to the Malibu property
Candy’s realtor and close friend, Josh Flagg, expressed his devastation over the loss, saying, “I have so many memories in this house,”
Flagg shared. “The house is gone but the memories are not. This is a total shame. This entire fire is a shame. This did not need to be happen.”
Aaron and Candy Spelling bought the 8,000-square-foot property in 1972. They expanded it in the 1990s by purchasing the neighboring home.
The house featured seven bedrooms, including two primary suites, and was located on La Costa Beach.
Celebrities join Candy Spelling in losing homes to the Palisades fire
Candy Spelling is not alone in her loss. Other celebrities have also lost their homes in the fire.
Paris Hilton shared an emotional Instagram post, revealing she watched her $8.4 million Malibu home “burn to the ground on live TV.”
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, stars of “Gossip Girl” and “Nobody Wants This,” lost their family home in Pacific Palisades.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, former stars of “The Hills,” also experienced the loss of their home. Montag shared a heartfelt TikTok, expressing sadness over the devastation.
The widespread destruction of the Palisades fire
The Palisades Fire began on Tuesday morning and quickly spread across several Los Angeles communities. Areas impacted include Altadena, Hollywood Hills, and Santa Monica.
More than 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate, and at least five people have died in the blaze.
Several Hollywood A-listers have seen their homes destroyed in the fire, including Anna Faris, Miles Teller, Eugene Levy, Anthony Hopkins, and others.
This widespread devastation has left a lasting impact on Los Angeles and its residents, including both the rich and the famous.