Jennifer Garner has expressed her deep sorrow over the recent Los Angeles wildfires, which claimed at least 11 lives and displaced over 180,000 residents.

She tearfully shared the loss of a close friend who didn’t survive the blaze during an emotional interview with MSNBC. Garner also revealed her survivor’s guilt, feeling relief that her own home survived while grappling with the widespread destruction.

Having lived in the Pacific Palisades for over 25 years, Garner is deeply connected to the community. She joined Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen to help feed firefighters and those affected by the fires. Garner stressed the importance of supporting relief organizations during this crisis.

Despite her grief, Garner is committed to helping others and has encouraged people to contribute to recovery efforts. Her emotional breakdown highlighted the devastating impact on families and neighborhoods, reflecting on the loss of vibrant communities now reduced to ashes.