Borderlands star Jamie Lee Curtis has confronted on-line backlash after evaluating the Los Angeles fires to Gaza at a latest cinema Q&A.
The Oscar winner was selling The Final Showgirl, the movie by which she stars with Pamela Anderson. In a clip shared on-line, Curtis talked concerning the scenario in Los Angeles and the way it has affected her.
5 fires are at present being battled throughout town, beginning within the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood on January 7. Over 150,000 residents have been evacuated, with 10 deaths to this point. It’s thought-about probably the most harmful fireplace in Los Angeles historical past.
Jamie Lee Curtis feedback on the Los Angeles fires throughout a Q&A:
“All the Pacific Palisades appears like, , sadly Gaza or certainly one of these war-torn nations the place terrible issues have occurred”
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 10, 2025
“All the Metropolis Of Angels is on fireplace in every single place. In all places” she stated. “All the metropolis of Pacific Palisades is gone, I imply actually my neighbourhood gone. My home tonight remains to be there, however I stay in a special canyon. However the whole Pacific Palisades appears like, , sadly Gaza or certainly one of these war-torn nations the place terrible issues have occurred”
Her phrases drew quite a few feedback on social media, with many saying that evaluating the 2 locations was in poor style.
“It’s a horrible factor occurring in California” stated one person on X (previously Twitter), “however these comparisons are so careless and pointless”. One other added: “I don’t suppose it’s attainable to be extra tone deaf”, whereas others expressed sympathy for co-star Anderson. “I really feel so unhealthy for Pamela” one stated. “It is a massive second for her and ofc (after all) Jamie ruins it”.
it’s a horrible factor occurring in california rn, however these comparisons are so careless and pointless. https://t.co/bbYH0PUn3n
— señor senior dreamboy jr. (@iconicDemoe) January 10, 2025
I don’t suppose it’s attainable to be extra tone deaf https://t.co/V1ef4sK3fR
— 🇳🇬New Ho King 🤴🏾🇺🇸 (@Tone_Nwankwo05) January 10, 2025
I really feel so unhealthy for Pamela. It is a massive second for her and ofc Jamie ruins it https://t.co/HCIecqWqY0
— christian bales maid (@balescherry) January 10, 2025
This isn’t the primary time Curtis has drawn criticism for posts about Gaza. In 2023, she posted a now-deleted picture on Instagram in help of Israel following Hamas’ October 7 assaults. It was shortly identified that the picture she selected, of youngsters trying to the sky alongside with the caption “terror from the skies” and an Israeli flag, was the truth is an image of youngsters in Gaza following an Israeli assault.
The LA fires have affected various Hollywood names over the previous few days. Comic Billy Crystal and TV character Paris Hilton have shared statements about shedding their houses, whereas Sir Anthony Hopkins’ home was discovered to have burned down. Actor James Woods additionally grew to become emotional throughout a TV interview discussing his dwelling being destroyed.
The Final Showgirl sees Pamela Anderson play a Las Vegas performer trying to the longer term after her long-running present ends. Critics have hailed what’s being known as a comeback movie for the star.
