Fact Check: Did Whoopi Goldberg’s mansion burn down in Los Angeles wildfires?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Los Angeles wildfires have so far burned over 40,000 acres, including 12,300 buildings. Many celebrities, such as the Hadids, Spencer Pratt, Paris Hilton, and others, have lost their mansions to the flames.

Amid all the destruction, a rumor circulated online claiming that one of the wildfires destroyed TV personality Whoopi Goldberg's California mansion. But is there any truth to this? Let us find out.

Claim: Whoopi Goldberg's mansion burned down in LA wildfires

A website called Esspots.com published an article claiming that Whoopi Goldberg's California mansion had burned down in one of the fires in Los Angeles.

The article read, "The recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have caused widespread devastation, claiming the lives of at least 10 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses. Among the properties affected by the massive blazes is the home of actress and television host Whoopi Goldberg, which was completely burnt down in the flames."

It continued, "The wildfire, which tore through various upscale neighborhoods, has resulted in millions of dollars in damage, leaving countless residents displaced and heartbroken."

Moreover, several Facebook pages, including The Patriots Network, Space X Fanclub, and The Patriots Lovers, shared different variations of pictures showing a burning house with a sign in front of it that had text stating that Goldberg's home had been damaged in the fires.

False: Article claiming Whoopi Goldberg's mansion burned down is a satire

The claims made in the Esspots.com article are completely false as the article is tagged as a satire. A note at the bottom of the article reads, "This is SATIRE, It's Not TRUE", according to Snopes.

Similarly, a biography of the article's author states that he writes "satirical pieces". 

Moreover, there is no evidence that Goldberg's home was damaged in the wildfires and no credible news outlets reported anything that would back the claim.

Furthermore, the images shared by the Facebook pages also had disclaimers saying the posts were "rated satire". They featured a watermark of The Patriots Network's logo with a warning that "nothing on this page is real".

Notably, Esspots.com and its associated Facebook pages are part of the SpaceXMania network of satirical websites and social media accounts. The website has a history of making up stories for shares and comments, according to Snopes.

Celebrities whose houses burned down in LA wildfires

The inferno in Los Angeles proved devastating for the common residents but it also didn't spare celebrities and ended up engulfing their expensive mansions.

Anthony Hopkins is just one of the many Palisades residents who have lost their homes in the LA fires, according to Marie Claire. The actor posted to his Instagram account on January 10, acknowledging the efforts of those still battling the fires and sending a message about what matters.

He wrote, "As we all struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it’s important we remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give."

Similarly, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody also lost their five-bedroom, six-bathroom Palisades home, which they bought in 2019, to the inferno.

Paris Hilton’s Malibu residence was burned to the ground in the wildfires but the TV personality and heiress was quick enough to evacuate and escape unharmed.

Other celebrities who lost their homes to the fires are Anna Faris, Billy Crystal, James Woods, Matthew Perry, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Billy Crystal to name a few.