In a touching display of friendship and compassion, Mandy Moore and her family have found refuge with fellow actress Hilary Duff and her husband, Matthew Koma, following the catastrophic fires that ravaged their Los Angeles home. The heartwarming news was shared by Moore's brother-in-law, Griffin Goldsmith, who expressed deep gratitude in an emotional Instagram post.

The tragedy struck as both Goldsmith's family and the Moores lost their homes to the devastating flames. In a remarkable show of solidarity, Duff and Koma initiated a GoFundMe campaign for the Goldsmith family, which has raised nearly $205,000 to support their recovery efforts. The funds will help them navigate the daunting road to rebuilding their lives after such a significant loss.

Goldsmith wrote, “All of this is so overwhelming. But what is as equally overwhelming is the amount of love and generosity we are receiving. Our dear friends Matthew Koma and Hilary Duff thought it wise to set up a GoFundMe for us to help with everything moving forward. Not to mention they are currently housing my brother’s family. They’ve taken care of my entire family from the moment this began. I will never be able to thank them adequately. This is the kindest act any human could do for another.”

Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff share a long history, having both navigated stardom in the early 2000s Hollywood scene and turning Disney projects—Duff with "Lizzie McGuire" and Moore in "The Princess Diaries"—into successful acting careers. Both stars also enjoyed fruitful music careers during this time, which solidified their status in pop culture.

In his post, Goldsmith extended heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed to the fundraiser or helped spread the word. “I want to thank everyone that donated to this fund, or shared the link with other people. I’ve never been so moved in my life. We are completely blown away,” he shared, emphasizing the emotional toll of their losses while highlighting the support from the community that has lifted their spirits.

However, the generous act received unintended backlash as some social media users questioned Moore's decision to share the GoFundMe link, suggesting she should personally fund her family given her reported net worth of $14 million. In response, Moore addressed the criticism directly, stating on social media: “People questioning whether we’re helping out our own family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money Google says someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic. Of course we are. Our buddy Matt started this GoFundMe, and I’m sharing because people have asked how they can help them. We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything.”

This heartfelt story of friendship and community support continues to unfold as the families navigate this challenging chapter in their lives. The strength of their bond and the charitable spirit of their friends showcase the resilience in the face of adversity, proving that even amidst tragedy, love and support can flourish.