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Jamie Lee Curtis was applauded by fans earlier this week when she made a generous donation to relief efforts amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, but now some critics are slamming the star for her recent remarks about the widespread devastation.
While participating in a Q&A session for her upcoming film The Last Showgirl, Curtis was asked to share her thoughts on the fires.
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“The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened,” the actress said.
Jamie Lee Curtis comments on the LA fires during ‘The Last Showgirl’ Q&A:
“The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened.” pic.twitter.com/2qJLRjGJXW
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Commenters on X took issue with the comparison, calling the actress out for being ‘insensitive.’
“This comment draws a controversial and insensitive comparison that downplays the severity of conflicts in war-torn countries like Gaza,” one person wrote.
“B—h this is nothing like Gaza! Don’t compare a natural disaster to a Genocide!” a second chimed in.
“GURL WHAT??????” someone else added.
“I don’t think all these middle class & rich people in LA are in a war zone?? Just a thought,” another X user pointed out.
On Thursday, Jan. 9, Curtis announced that she and her family would be donating $1 million from their Family Foundation “to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there.”
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“I’m in communication with Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass and Senator Schiff as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact,” Curtis wrote on Instagram.
The star’s fans were quick to praise her actions.
“Absolutely incredible 👏🏻 if only more were like you to be so selfless when they’re in the financial position to be able to donate a bit more that would really change lives. Brava ❤️” raved one person.
“God bless you and your family. You’ve sparked a mission of love and resilience! Humanity at work!” agreed someone else.
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