Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate, the renowned actress best known for her role in Friends, has voiced her strong disapproval of individuals who have made light of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, with some even going as far as to call them “good.”
The 53-year-old actress expressed her outrage while waiting to see if she and her 13-year-old daughter, Sadie, would need to evacuate their home once again, due to the ongoing fires ravaging areas such as Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Eaton.
In a candid moment on the MeSsy podcast on Tuesday, January 14, Applegate joined her co-host, actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, in discussing the fire disaster.
Sigler remarked, “There’s not really words for it,” to which Applegate responded, “You know what I have words for? F—— people who are saying that it’s, you know, good. It’s Hollywood and those stupid Hollywood people. Like, you’ve gotta be kidding me.” Her sharp words were directed at those who have falsely equated the fires to some form of justice or karma for the city’s so-called “elitist” residents.
Applegate passionately went on to highlight a misunderstanding held by some people living outside of Los Angeles. She explained, “We’re a small portion of the city.” The actress pointed out that Los Angeles is home to far more than just celebrities and public figures. “This is a city of people that are working their asses off at fast food chains or, you know, f***** builders and painters, and it’s a myriad of groups of humans here,” she continued.
She expressed disgust at the notion that such a tragic event could be seen as a form of retribution, adding, “To say good riddance is real sick, and I’m not liking that whatsoever.”
Although Sigler suggested that Applegate ignore such comments, the actress made it clear that while she had tuned out much of the negativity, she felt compelled to address it. “I’ve tuned it out because they’re ridiculous, but I’m calling them out right now,” she declared.
The Los Angeles wildfires, which began on January 7 and continue to rage, have already taken a heavy toll. As of the latest reports, the fires have claimed the lives of at least 24 people, with 23 others still missing, underscoring the immense devastation faced by the city and its residents.
Applegate’s impassioned response serves as a reminder of the human cost of such tragedies and the importance of showing compassion and solidarity during times of crisis.
