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Celebrities are slowly opening up about losing their homes to the California wildfires. Tina Knowles is the latest to share that the fires destroyed her “sanctuary.” Jhen Aiko, Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, and Mandy Moore also shared their heartbreaking stories on Instagram.
On Thursday, Jan. 9, Tina Knowles shared an emotional message on Instagram about how the ongoing California fires have affected her. The fashion designer shared a video of Malibu’s stunning blue water and explained that she enjoyed the view on Jan. 4 while celebrating her birthday.
“This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu! It was my favorite place, my sanctuary , my sacred Happy Place . Now it is gone!!” Knowles wrote.
In her post’s caption, Tina Knowles thanked the brave men and women of the Los Angeles fire departments for their dedication and for saving countless lives. She also shared that she’s praying for Los Angeles and everyone deeply affected by the fires.
“I can only imagine how it feels to lose properties and everything you own ! My heart and deep prayers go out to all of you I cannot imagine the pain and suffering and fear that you are enduring.. I am praying diligently for our beautiful City of Los Angeles !! We are resilient though and we will recover! ‘This too shall pass’ ” Knowles continued.
The Roommates flooded The Shade Room’s comment section with reactions to Tina Knowles’ tragic news. Many pointed out that losing everything is devastating, no matter your tax bracket.
Instagram user @toxicology2024 wrote, “This shows us how fast it all can be gone we must stop worshipping material possessions.”
Instagram user @tylermnewkirk wrote, “Its affecting everyone. The haves and have nots my God. Please have some compassion in these comments.”
While Instagram user @kynnn.dollll wrote, “To the people that only have one home and lost it. I genuinely from the bottom of my heart feel bad for them sending prayers.”
Then Instagram user @melkist80 wrote, “I’m really sorry these people lost their homes. I am. It’s traumatic no matter what tax bracket you live in. However asking for donations for the rich and wealthy is diabolical.”
Another Instagram user @jalenmajor wrote, “the ones commenting youre rich, youll be fine are so out of touch, and i advise you seek professional help.”
Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “If y’all think because people are rich or successful they deserve to be shot or lose everything in a fire you need help for that hate in your heart! We all got the same 24 hours!”
While another Instagram user @sarahcabey wrote, “Damn thats sad! Ask Beyonc to get u a home, shes a billionaire.”
Finally, Instagram user @tejlex wrote, “Mama Tina tell Beyonc to drop them dates. We can have you a new house by tonight!”
