Actress Mandy Moore is speaking out against online criticism questioning her financial support for her in-laws after they tragically lost their home in the recent Southern California wildfires. Moore had initially posted on Instagram, urging support for her brother-in-law Griff, a touring musician, and his wife Kit, who are expecting their first child. The couple lost their home and all of Griff's musical equipment in the Eaton Fire.
Following the initial post, Moore updated her caption to directly address those who questioned her family's support system. She clarified that they are, of course, assisting her in-laws and expressed frustration at the intrusive and insensitive nature of the online speculation. She emphasized that a friend had initiated the GoFundMe campaign and that she shared it in response to inquiries about how people could help. Moore pointedly reminded critics that she and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, also suffered significant losses in the same fire, stating, "We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. no one is forcing you to do anything."
Moore had previously shared her own experience with the fires, describing visiting her former neighborhood and witnessing the widespread destruction. She recounted that while the main structure of her home remained, it was uninhabitable. They lost their garage, a back house, and her brother-in-law's studio, containing all of his instruments and equipment. Moore expressed a sense of "weird survivors guilt," acknowledging that many in her community, including close friends and family, had lost everything. She affirmed her commitment to rebuilding and supporting the community.
The Eaton Fire, one of several wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area, has reportedly claimed at least seven lives. While its growth has been largely contained, the combined impact of these fires has scorched over 27,000 acres, leaving widespread devastation in their wake.
