Mandy Moore's Defense of GoFundMe Campaign

Mandy Moore has bravely defended her decision to promote a GoFundMe campaign for her family members who have been devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires. On Thursday, the "This Is Us" star took to social media to share a fundraiser aimed at helping her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, who were tragically displaced due to the Eaton fire. Moore emphasized the urgency of their situation, especially with their first child due to arrive in just weeks: “With their first baby on the way in a matter of weeks, they need our support now more than ever.”

Criticism from Followers

However, her goodwill was met with criticism from some followers who questioned the appropriateness of someone with her financial means soliciting help from the public. One commenter expressed disbelief, stating, “Sorry but ur a millionaire and have friends who r millionaires . . Don’t understand why ur asking people for money.” Another critic echoed similar sentiments with, “Pretty sure Mandy has boatloads more money than everyone donating to her family. Ridiculous.”

Moore's Response to Backlash

In a show of resilience, Moore pointed out that she too has been affected by the fires, as her home sustained damage. In fact, after turning off comments on the post to mitigate the negativity, she took the time to edit her original message to address these concerns head-on. “And 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,” she stated. “We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything.”

Personal Impact of the Wildfires

Earlier in the week, she shared details of her own home’s condition, revealing that while the main structure remains standing, it is far from livable. “Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing. For now. It’s not livable but mostly intact,” Moore posted on Instagram, also lamenting the destruction of her garage and back house.

Broader Discussions on Community Support

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of California, countless families—both celebrity and non-celebrity—are facing similar heart-wrenching losses. Mandy Moore’s commitment to her family during this trying time exemplifies the solidarity that can arise even amid public scrutiny. The incident raises broader discussions about wealth, privilege, and the ways we support each other in times of crisis.

Conclusion and Ongoing Coverage

Stay tuned as this story develops and find out how different communities are coming together to support those affected by the wildfires.