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Jean Smart is making a plea to Hollywood.

The actress, 73, is requesting an allocation of resources to help those impacted by the raging Palisades fires.

“ATTENTION! With ALL due respect, during Hollywood’s season of celebration, I hope any of the networks television the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them and donating the revenue they would have garnered to the victims of the fires and the firefighters,” Smart wrote via Instagram Wednesday, as multiple blazes continue to spread over the LA area.


  Jean Smart accepts the award for female actor – TV series – musical or comedy at last week’s Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. CBS via Getty Images Jean Smart accepts the award for female actor – TV series – musical or comedy at last week’s Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. CBS via Getty Images

  Map of celebrity homes in California.
 Map of celebrity homes in California.

Major networks sign deals to air awards shows for years at a time, such as ABC’s deal with the Academy Awards, which brings in about $110 million annually, according to The Wrap. Not only does ABC make money from the rights of airing the Oscars, but from the advertising it’s able to sell from broadcasting the event.

Many have replied to Smart’s comments, sharing it might make more sense for networks to broadcast the awards shows as planned, but to donate the money earned from ads to help those impacted by the fires instead.

The “Hacks” star recently took home the award for best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy at Sunday’s 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

Hollywood, meanwhile, has already taken steps to halt award shows, postponing the Critics’ Choice Awards from Jan. 12 to 26, and pushing the Oscar nominations announcement from Jan. 17 to 19.

Voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members opened Jan. 8 and was set to close Jan. 12. However, the deadline will now be Jan. 14.

Earlier in the week, the SAG Awards canceled its live, in-person nominations announcement, and LA premieres including “On Call,” “Unstoppable” and “The Last Showgirl” were axed.


  Smart at the Golden Globes. Getty Images for Moët & Chandon Smart at the Golden Globes. Getty Images for Moët & Chandon

On Tuesday, a fast-growing blaze started in the Pacific Palisades, causing more than 80,000 people to be evacuated from their homes as well as the Hollywood Hills fire. Thousands of structures have been destroyed and five fatalities have been confirmed.

Many celebrities have lost their homes in the fires including Candy Spelling, Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton.

Hilton, 43, shared her devastation on Instagram Wednesday.


  A brush fire burns near homes in Pacific Palisades, California. AFP via Getty Images A brush fire burns near homes in Pacific Palisades, California. AFP via Getty Images

“Heartbroken beyond words,” she penned in a heartfelt message. “Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.

“While the loss is overwhelming, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe. My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires. To all the people who have lost their homes, their memories, and their beloved pets.”


  A firefighter battles the Palisades fire while it burns homes at Pacific Coast Highway. Getty Images A firefighter battles the Palisades fire while it burns homes at Pacific Coast Highway. Getty Images

Hilton added, “My heart aches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable. To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking.”

Montag, 38, is also mourning the loss of her family home, breaking down in tears in videos posted on her TikTok accounts Wednesday.

“I have no words. I’m so thankful that we’re safe,” she began, sitting with her 2-year-old son Ryker. “I’m so sad our house is gone. I wish I could have gone back and got more.”


  Homes burn above Pacific Coast Highway near Will Rodgers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, California. MediaNews Group via Getty Images Homes burn above Pacific Coast Highway near Will Rodgers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, California. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

“I didn’t think it would be the last time we would be in our house. I’m so sad for everyone else going through the same thing,” Montag continued. “It’s really hard losing your house and everything you worked so hard for.”

She grimly noted, “Life is so crazy.”

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