Heidi Montag breaks down after losing family home in Los Angeles wildfires: 'It's really hard'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Heidi Montag is devastated after losing her family home in the destructive Los Angeles wildfires. The reality star was seen in tears on social media as she opened up about the emotional toll of losing her house and the life she built with her husband, Spencer Pratt, and their two young children.
On Wednesday morning, January 9, Montag shared a heart-wrenching video on Snapchat, where she sobbed uncontrollably while reflecting on the loss of their stunning Pacific Palisades home.
Heidi Montag breaks down in tears over lost home
"I have no words... I'm so thankful that we're safe," the 38-year-old reality star said through tears, as her youngest son, Ryker, comforted her. "I'm so sad our house is gone. I wish I could have gone back and got more."
.@heidimontag is in total tears after having lost her family’s home in the wildfire.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 8, 2025
It’s devastating when something like this happens, but especially when it was preventable.
Democrat leadership failed Southern California on many levels.
Thankfully, Heidi’s family survived. pic.twitter.com/G6EwgM5PeU
Montag expressed her grief as she realized this would be the last time she would see their cherished home. "I didn’t think it would be the last time we would be in our house. I’m so sad for everyone else going through the same thing," she shared.
Despite the overwhelming sadness, Montag tried to find some comfort in knowing that her family was safe.
She subsequently forced a smile as Ryker wiped away her tears. "It's really hard losing your house and everything you worked so hard for," she added.
The emotional video revealed how deeply the fire had impacted the mother-of-two, who also admitted that she wished she had packed more precious belongings, including her son Gunner’s artwork, before fleeing the inferno.
MTV 'The Hills' star Heidi Montag heartbroken after losing her home in the Malibu fire. pic.twitter.com/gEfpck5cJc
— greg (@gregsilver1988) January 9, 2025
“Life is so crazy,” she said through tears, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the disaster. A few hours later, Montag posted another video, where she revealed her grief was "coming in waves" as she continued to process the magnitude of her loss.
"I just want to go home. I just want to feel my stuff and sit on my couch. I'm so homesick," she said crying.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's $3 million home destroyed in Pacific Palisades fire
The $3 million mansion, which had previously been featured on the couple’s MTV series 'The Hills: New Beginnings', was destroyed by the flames. Spencer Pratt, Montag’s husband, had shared a somber video earlier, documenting the firefighting efforts as they watched the fire approach their home.
Omg Spencer Pratt and Heidi from @thehills LOST their home to this fire #PacificPalisadesFire
— stephanie (@estephaniiaa_) January 8, 2025
I feel so sad for them and their family. They have two little boys who just lost their home too. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/AOzkPBCLYb
The couple was able to evacuate safely before the fire reached their property, which is located in an area that includes many other celebrity estates now at risk.
The fire, which has wreaked havoc across the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, has left thousands of residents devastated, with many losing homes and beloved possessions.
Fans express support for Heidi Montag
Once the video of Heidi Montag crying over her destroyed home went viral on social media, users quickly rallied around her, expressing sympathy and trying to comprehend how "tough" the situation must be for her.
A user said, "It’s really tough."
Another added, "I am so sorry for your loss when I was growing up we lost our house to a fire. I know you’re paying, but it does get better. Wake up every day and take one step at a time. It gets better. We lost all of our pictures but we created new memories."
I am so sorry for your loss when I was growing up we lost our house to a fire. I know you’re paying, but it does get better. Wake up every day and take one step at a time. It gets better. We lost all of our pictures but we created new memories.
— Sandra Billings (@billings81271) January 9, 2025
A third commented, "Bless her heart…but God knows that the pure love and innocence of her baby will be all she needs to heal in time from the heartbreak of losing her home. This is all just horrible, and our hearts here go out to them. Prayers for all, and prayers for our Country. This is terrible."
Bless her heart…but God knows that the pure love and innocence of her baby will be all she needs to heal in time from the heartbreak of losing her home. This is all just horrible, and our hearts here go out to them. Prayers for all, and prayers for our Country. This is terrible.
— EvertheBeliever (@remijane63) January 8, 2025
"I’m glad she and her family are safe. I know it’s just stuff, but we attach memories and sentiment to our stuff. It’s hard to lose it," wrote a fan.
I’m glad she and her family are safe. 🙏🏼 I know it’s just stuff, but we attach memories and sentiment to our stuff. It’s hard to lose it.
— LavenderGirl (@LavenderGi26222) January 9, 2025
A person said, "The heartbreak and loss these people must be experiencing is unimaginable. My prayers go out to them all!"
The heartbreak and loss these people must be experiencing is unimaginable. My prayers go out to them all!
— Daylene Van Brunt (@daylen77321) January 9, 2025
Another added, "Even with insurance losing your house to a fire is life shattering. I hope they're able to heal and rebuild."
Even with insurance losing your house to a fire is life shattering. I hope they're able to heal and rebuild
— hu-Tilly (@terrintain) January 9, 2025
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