Chrissy Teigen and her family, including husband John Legend, their children, and pets, evacuated their Beverly Hills home due to raging wildfires in California. Teigen shared updates on Instagram, showing the evacuation process, including packing and relocating her family. “This is surreal; I’m very scared now,” she wrote. Another post humorously mentioned, “4 dogs, 4 kids, and a bearded dragon walk into a hotel.”

California wildfires have devastated over 29,000 acres, destroyed 10,000 structures, and caused five fatalities, according to CAL FIRE. Amid these tragic events, Teigen’s posts sparked mixed reactions. Critics called her updates “tone-deaf,” with one saying, “She’s standing there ‘crying’ while John is taking pictures for Instagram.” Others defended her, noting the sentimental loss. “She’s mourning the memories in her home. Stop laughing at her,” one supporter wrote.

The family’s home, designed with light and airiness, was featured in Architectural Digest. Teigen shared, “Every house reflects a chapter in our lives.” Now, its future is uncertain. Despite backlash, some praised her for prioritizing her pets and family during evacuation: “Thank you for taking your pets with you.”

Other celebrities have also suffered losses. Billy Crystal’s Pacific Palisades home, filled with decades of family memories, was destroyed. Diane Warren and Mandy Moore expressed heartbreak over losing their homes but shared relief that loved ones and animals remained safe.