Paris Hilton Says 2-Year-Old Son Phoenix Wants to Be a Firefighter After Losing Malibu Home
After Paris Hilton’s $8.4 million home—which she shared with kids Phoenix and London as well as husband Carter Reum—was lost due to the Los Angeles wildfires, she detailed her son’s newfound interest.
Paris Hilton is sharing her son Phoenix’s new aspiration.
After The Simple Life star—who shares 2-year-old Phoenix and London, 14 months with husband Carter Reum—lost her $8.4 million Malibu home in the Los Angeles fires, she detailed what he wants to be when he grows up.
In a video interview with TMZ, while holding her son during an outing in Los Angeles, the 43-year-old explained, “He said he wants to be a fireman.”
As Paris was interviewed alongside her son—who adorably wore a hat adorned with ‘Big Bro’ on the front—she also shared more condolences with other residents who have lost their homes.
“I’m just heartbroken for everyone who’s lost everything,” Paris continued. “Families with children, animals. It’s just been heartbreaking to see what’s happened to California.”
And while Phoenix’s career aspirations were inspired by the tragedy, the family is also doing what they can to support the community amid the turbulent time. In fact, Paris gave insight into fostering a pet, Zuzu, that was displaced by the Altadena fires.
“Zuzu, his family had to surrender him because they lost their home,” Paris explained. “I was fostering him this past week and we’ve just all fallen in love with him. We’re gonna adopt him.”
Since Paris previously shared that her home burned down, she has continued to spread positive messages and support to her followers. Earlier this week, she shared an adorable video of her son sleeping.
“Some sleepy Pheeny and puppy footage for your feed,” Paris gushed in a Jan. 19 Instagram post. “Through everything that’s going on around us, sometimes we need an adorable reminder to take a mindful moment for ourselves.”
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Paris also emphasized that while she lost the place where her “love and life filled every corner,” she is far from the only person who has been impacted. After all, the Los Angeles wildfires broke out Jan. 7, and devastated over 40,000 acres of land as well as over 10,000 homes.
“This isn’t just my story,” Paris wrote in a Jan. 9 Instagram post. “So many people have lost everything. It’s not just walls and roofs—it’s the memories that made those houses homes. It’s the photos, the keepsakes, the irreplaceable pieces of our lives.”
Keep reading for more stars who have spoken out about the wildfires’ impact…
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Taylor Swift
The “Karma” singer posted a handwritten statement about the “suffering, loss and destruction” caused by the wildfires.
“The fires in California have devastated so many families, and it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold,” she wrote on Instagram Story Jan. 16. ” As so may people embark on some of the most challenging times of their ives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild.”
Sharing that she donated to multiple organizations providing relief to those affected by the blazes, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and MusiCares, Taylor added, “If you feel compelled or able to donate, please do.”
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Leonardo DiCaprio
The Titanic actor is helping with relief efforts by donating.
“The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city,” he wrote on Instagram Jan. 15. “I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild’s Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts.”
He said aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal Fire Fund, which he described as “organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most.”
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Bill Hader
The Saturday Night Live alum confirmed on Jan. 14 that his Pacific Palisades home had been damaged by the fire.
“It doesn’t seem real,” he told local news station KTLA5, while visiting the charred remains of his neighborhood. “I’m in shock. It’s just gone. Everything.”
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Jennifer Lopez
“My heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires,” the singer wrote on Instagram Jan. 11. “I can’t even imagine how deeply traumatic these events can be, especially for children who’ve lost their homes and sense of security.”
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Sarah Levy
“My heart so deeply aches,” she wrote on Instagram Jan. 14. “What I would give to hear the key slide in the front door one more time or the baby gate click behind me as I bring the laundry upstairs.”
“How blessed we were to raise our son in such an idyllic, magical place away from the hustle and bustle of LA,” Sarah—who shares son James with husband Graham Outerbridge—continued. “Our whole future ahead, planned in our little kitchen. Luckily we are all safe and if this has taught me nothing else, it’s to appreciate every last detail of your life.”
Her dad Eugene Levy‘s home has also been reportedly destroyed by the fire.
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Bella Hadid
On Jan. 9, the supermodel shared the childhood home she shared with sister Gigi Hadid and mom Yolanda Hadid had burned down in the Palisades Fire.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
The Iron Man actress took to social media to express her sadness about the tragedy that has fallen over her beloved city.
“We are in deep grief for so many of our close friends who have lost everything,” she wrote in her Jan. 9 Instagram post. “Thank you to those inquiring, we are currently safe. When the fires are out there will be more to say and everything to do.”
“The city of angels will need angels of all kind,” she continued. “Please everyone, stay safe and vigilant.”
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Harvey Guillen
“Thank you to everyone who has checked in,” the What We Do in the Shadows actor wrote on Instagram Jan. 14. “my house has damage and will take some time .. but nothing compared to the city I call home.”
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Jamie Chung & Bryan Greenberg
The Once Upon a Time actress and the One Tree Hill actor are sharing resources after tragically losing their home in the Los Angeles fire.
“It was all a dream,” Bryan wrote on a Jan. 9 Instagram story, showing the rubble that was once their family home. “Thankfully the family is safe. Thank you to all the firefighters risking their lives. Stay safe out there.”
And in between posting helpful resources, Jamie shared a tragic video of their entire neighborhood.
“Damn. Our entire neighborhood is gone,” she wrote Jan. 9. “We are grateful to our brave firefighters and first responders and pray we don’t lose any more lives to these catastrophic fires. Stay safe and stay vigilant.”
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