Miles Teller’s wife Keleigh opens up on losing her wedding dress and mother's ring in LA wildfires
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Keleigh Teller, wife of actor Miles Teller, expressed deep sorrow after the Pacific Palisades wildfire destroyed their Los Angeles home and sentimental belongings, including her cherished wedding dress.
The 32-year-old model took to Instagram on January 9 to share her emotions, posting a photo of their home surrounded by smoke before it was consumed by flames.
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Speaking about the wildfires' impact, Keleigh wrote, “Wish I grabbed [my wedding dress]. Wish I did a lot different, but it doesn’t matter. Stay safe, get out.”
"Thank you to the first responders fighting," she added.
Keleigh and Miles, who married in a romantic Maui ceremony in September 2019, had built a life filled with meaningful memories.
Her custom Monique Lhuillier wedding gown, designed to be timeless and elegant, and her mother’s heirloom necklace, which she wore on her special day, are among the irreplaceable items lost in the blaze.
The Tellers celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in August 2024, marking the milestone with matching tattoos and a surprise gift, a boat purchased by Keleigh.
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Devastating losses amid rapidly spreading wildfires
The wildfire, which started on Tuesday, January 7, has left a path of destruction across Los Angeles.
High winds and dry conditions have fueled the flames, leading to the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents and the destruction of thousands of structures.
The Tellers join a growing list of celebrities affected by the disaster.
Billy Crystal, Ricki Lake, Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, Anna Faris, and Paris Hilton are among those who have confirmed losing their homes.
Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed the deployment of over 1,400 firefighters to combat the blazes, with reinforcements from neighboring states.
Keleigh Teller expresses gratitude to her friends and followers for their support
Despite her grief, Keleigh Teller expressed gratitude for the outpouring of kindness from friends and followers.
“To everyone reaching out, I can’t thank you enough,” she wrote, adding, “Your kind hearts have meant the world, I’ll never forget them."
"Community has come out stronger than I could imagine, pacific palisades I love you beyond measure you are a little slice of heaven, we will come back stronger than ever," she shared.
Urging people to be safe, Keleigh wrote, "If you’re in the LA area PLEASE get out if you can."
While the immediate future remains uncertain for those displaced by the fires, efforts to contain the blaze and support victims are underway, according to People.
