Patsy Palmer shared an emotional update on her home in Malibu, confirming it is safe amid devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, where over 100,000 have been ordered to evacuate. Currently in London for work, the actress expressed feeling “helpless” as she watches the destruction from afar. Although her home is intact, she conveyed profound sadness over the losses suffered by friends and the community. In her Instagram posts, she encouraged those affected to meditate and seek strength, reflecting on their shared experiences of loss. Palmer also highlighted the supportive community spirit witnessed during past disasters.
Patsy Palmer has confirmed her home is “miraculously okay” and gives an emotional update, but feels “helpless” as devastating fires continue to ravage her “hometown” of Los Angeles. I admitted what I was feeling.
The EastEnders actress, 52, moved to Malibu with her husband Richard and their children in 2014, but is currently in London for work.
Observing the devastation in America from afar, she posted on Instagram that her home was still standing, expressing her support for the victims and urging them to “meditate” and “take deep breaths.” .
She began like this. “I just woke up after getting my first night’s sleep in recent nights, apparently due to the wildfires in California, where I live.”
“I work here in London feeling really helpless, but all I can do is share the resources of all of you who are working tirelessly to help people and give them whatever they need. That’s all.”
Offering advice, she continued: “All I can say is I hope it doesn’t sound like something unattainable for people at this time, but honestly meditation is .
Patsy Palmer updated her Instagram on Saturday, admitting she feels “helpless” in London and giving an emotional update on her home in Los Angeles.
She admitted that although her home was miraculously saved, she felt an “overwhelming sadness” over what may have been lost as she shared a clip of the rescued belongings.
“If only I could find a few seconds to breathe as deeply as possible.” Understand that bygones are bygones and the future is just a dream, not reality.
“No matter what situation we are going through, all we all have is this moment, this moment.”
The star also shared in a separate post some of the sentimental possessions she cleared out of her garage over Christmas after the fire first broke out but before the latest devastation.
She revealed that her husband had called her to tell them there was a fire in their neighborhood and they had to evacuate, and although their home was miraculously saved, she admitted that she felt “tremendous sadness” over what may have been lost.
While cleaning out her garage, she wrote:Precious memories, photos, keepsakes, etc. I felt so sad that I was about to lose these things.
“We’ve had a wonderful Christmas so far, staying at home and mostly together. I returned to London to work wholeheartedly, but I never expected this to happen a week later. I didn’t.
“I experienced a little bit of what it feels like to lose everything you own, and it hurt enough that to go through this again is indescribable.
“Our house is miraculously okay again. It’s traumatic for anyone to lose all of their possessions and the precious memories that we often don’t realize are stored in the garage. We laugh and say take it away, but when it is taken, the impact is different.”
Observing the devastation in America from afar, she posted on Instagram that her home was safe, expressed support for the victims and urged them to “meditate” and “take deep breaths.” .
The star shared a look at the burned land around her property.
While cleaning out her garage, she writes: “Precious memories, photos, keepsakes, etc. I felt an overwhelming sadness at almost losing these things.”
She writes: “I experienced a fraction of what it felt like to lose everything I owned, and it hurt enough that to go through this again is indescribable.”
The long caption ended with, “Today I’m sending all of my energy to you.” May you be given healing love and much understanding during this crazy time. Share resources. ”
Patsy explained that in 2018, part of Malibu was destroyed by fire, and she and her family lost their rental property and were homeless for three months.
She continued: “I’m from Bethnal Green and I’m a world away from these types of disasters.
“But having gone through that, I also realized how amazing the community is. It was so beautiful to see how everyone came together to help with things and trauma and everything. .
“My family and pets are safe and I know they will do everything they can to help.” After a 20-minute drive down the road, it was as if nothing had happened. Such a scene is realistic. The sun is shining and life goes on (thank you), but it sure is surreal.
“Today I am sending you all my strength.” May you receive healing love and much understanding during this crazy time. I’m helpless again here in London, so I’ll share my resources. I love you all so much. ”
She said in a post Thursday along with photos of the fire that her “brain is fried” and many friends in her area have lost their homes.
Patsy had returned to the UK last Saturday before the fire broke out and said it had been difficult being so far away as the fire raged.
Patsy said: “My heart is broken. My head is spinning today as I watch the tragic scene of a fire in my hometown.”After the fire a few weeks ago, I left my home as a precaution. I went back to work in England on Saturday and now here I am.
“My family is safe, but many of my friends have lost their homes again and it is devastating.
Patsy had returned to the UK last Saturday before the fires broke out, but said it had been difficult being so far away as the fires raged. (Patsy seen at home in Malibu)
“My brain is fried,” she said in a post Thursday alongside a photo of the fire, which left many of her friends in the area homeless. (Photo taken at her home in Malibu in 2023)
Patsy said: “My heart is broken. Today I am still confused by the tragic scenes of the fire in my hometown.”
“It’s really, really hard being so far away. I’m praying and crying as I write this. I’m helpless here, but I’m praying hard. If you need anything, reach out. Please, Richard and the children are safely evacuated.
“This is huge. I really wasn’t expecting this. It breaks my heart. Please stay safe.
Patsy frequently shares insights about her life on Instagram, posting stunning photos of her breathtaking home with unobstructed ocean views and a pool.
The interior of her stunning family home features boho neutral decor, and the exterior features a terrace where she practices yoga.
She has three children with husband Richard, Fenton (22), Emilia (21) and Bertie (12), and Charlie Palmer Rothwell (30) (former partner Alfie Rothwell). He has a son (who is based in the UK) with his girlfriend, and he frequently shares photos of them on the beach.
Just last year, Patsy admitted she would “never live in England again” while living her “dream life” in Malibu.
The star, who has now returned to EastEnders and returned to the UK to film, said: “I pinch myself every morning.”
In an interview with DJ Lorcan and DJ YUKI on the podcast “Shuffle Skip Repeat,” she talked about life by the sea.
she said: “It’s beautiful that we live in our own little bubble. Malibu is our own little place. We take very good care of ourselves and we have a lot of British friends. .”
“Every morning when I pinch myself and wake up and see the ocean, it’s like a dream. But I created it.”
She went on to say, “I don’t think I’ll ever live in England again.” I’d like to experience something else in life, but I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to.
“I’m very happy and grateful for where I am, so I’m not going anywhere in a hurry. I don’t know what that will be like. It depends on life and where it goes. I’m just trying to do what makes you happy.”
As smoke continues to fill the apocalyptic Los Angeles skies, 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as six wildfires rage on Hollywood Boulevard.
Six wildfires rage on Hollywood Boulevard and 100,000 people are told to evacuate as smoke continues to fill the apocalyptic Los Angeles skies.
Two new fires broke out overnight in the Hollywood Hills and Studio City – forcing first responders to redeploy already stretched resources to burned areas
Two new fires broke out overnight in the Hollywood Hills and Studio City, forcing first responders to redeploy already stretched resources to the burn sites.
The National Guard has been deployed and may send in military personnel to assist as brave firefighters are revealed to be “prioritizing” homes and neighborhoods.
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation orders for people in areas within Hollywood Boulevard to the south, Mulholland Drive to the north, the 101 Freeway to the east, and Laurel Canyon Boulevard to the west – all iconic entertainment industry addresses.
The fires mean vast swathes of Southern California’s iconic real estate are on fire, from Malibu to Santa Monica and from the Pacific Palisades to Runyon Canyon, resulting in unprecedented spread and carnage. has affected millions of people who were caught off guard.
The disaster has so far killed at least five people, destroyed 2,000 buildings and left thousands of people with nothing but ashes in the city.
More than 130,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, and stars including Mandy Moore, Cary Elwes and Paris Hilton have said they have lost their homes. Billy Crystal and his wife Janice lost their home of 45 years in the Palisades fire.
