Actress Jennifer Garner is deeply grieving the loss of a dear friend as wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles. In a recent interview with MSNBC on January 11, the 13 Going on 30 star shared her emotional response to the crisis, including feelings of guilt for her home’s safety while so many others have lost everything.
A Heartbroken Community
Garner, who is actively helping her neighborhood, expressed her sorrow for the families affected by the fires. “I can think of 100 families who lost their homes,” she said, adding that the destruction feels personal. “It’s just like, I feel almost guilty walking through my house,” she confessed. Despite her own safety, she is determined to help others, asking herself, “What can I offer?”
The Loss of a Friend
In her emotional interview, Garner revealed that she lost a friend to the fires. “I did lose a friend who did not get out in time,” she shared, though she chose not to provide further details out of respect for her church community, as the loss is still “really tender.”
Ongoing Crisis
As the fires rage on, at least 16 people have died, and the threat remains high due to strong winds. Firefighters have made progress, but many fires are still not fully contained. The community continues to recover, and many, like Garner, are doing everything they can to help.
