Mandy Moore has made a heartfelt appeal on behalf of her in-laws, whose home was completely devastated by the raging fires, along with many homes in the surrounding areas, highlighting the severe impact of this disaster on families and communities.

The beloved actress from This Is Us and her family — including her husband, musician Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes and their three children — found themselves impacted by the Eaton Fire in Altadena. This devastating event rendered their residence uninhabitable, leaving their garage and Taylor’s studio in complete disarray, emphasizing the widespread devastation caused by these wildfires.

On Thursday, musician Matthew Koma, who is married to Hilary Duff, initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support Goldsmith’s brother, Griffin, and his wife, Kit, who are eagerly expecting their first child in just weeks, emphasizing the need for community support during these trying times.

After sharing the fundraiser on her own Instagram page, Mandy faced a wave of backlash from followers. In a similar vein, Spencer Pratt has been receiving criticism for how he has leveraged his platform since losing his own home, leading to a heated exchange of opinions online about both celebrities’ actions during this crisis.

In his TikTok video, Spencer began by giving a shout-out to Mandy for helping him book a hotel in New York many years ago during his first visit, showing his appreciation for her kindness.

Reacting to the negative comments, he asserted, “If I see another TikTok criticizing Mandy Moore and the GoFundMe campaigns, I’m going to start coming after you guys. Do you want conflict with your worst nightmare, which is me right now? Keep posting about Mandy Moore, and I’ll defend her.”

Mandy also responded to the wave of negativity directed at her after promoting Koma’s GoFundMe for her in-laws by firmly telling critics to “Kindly F OFF,” showcasing her determination to stand up for herself and her family during this challenging time.

In her message, she elaborated, stating, “People questioning whether we’re helping our family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money that Google suggests someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic. Of course, we are helping.”

She continued, “Our friend Matt started this GoFundMe, and I’m sharing it because people have asked how they can help. We just lost most of our life in a fire too,” she added. “Kindly F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything.”

After the backlash, she decided to disable comments on her post to minimize further negativity.

The GoFundMe campaign has successfully reached its goal, and Mandy has begun sharing additional fundraisers on her Instagram Story to support families who have also lost their homes in this tragic event.

Addressing the controversy surrounding his actions, Spencer Pratt sparked further discussion on Friday with a TikTok video where he urged his followers to watch a previously shared video on his account, claiming that a high number of views would trigger a payout for him, emphasizing the financial strain he is under.

“I could earn up to $1,100 from TikTok if it becomes one of the top 10 most liked TikToks with that song. It’s more likely to be around $200, but it could go as high as $1,100,” he explained in the video, as reported by Us Weekly.

“So, if you’re bored, please go like that last video,” he added, referring to the clip featuring Aly & AJ’s “What It Feels Like.” He mentioned that since the duo wears the Pratt Daddy Crystals featured in the video, “it’s kind of an authentic promo,” while cheekily adding, “I also want to get that $1,000.”

In another video, he encouraged his followers to stream Heidi Montag’s 15-year-old debut album Superficial, a request that surprisingly resulted in significant success, far exceeding his expectations.

Mandy Montag has been overwhelmed by the positive response from fans, as they quickly propelled her album to number one on the iTunes charts on Saturday night, followed by the single “Superficial” also reaching the top position.

As the album rose in the charts, Spencer expressed his gratitude to their followers on his Instagram, calling it “perhaps the best thing I could have ever dreamed about… aside from still having my home and all of my possessions.”

“But don’t worry, we’re on our way to being rich and famous, and I won’t forget about you when I’m rich and famous,” he added with a playful tone. “I’ll be the most grateful rich celebrity you’ve ever supported in your lives. Love you all, thank you so much.”

While some supporters have rallied behind the couple, Spencer returned to social media to call out the trolls who have been less than supportive. He defended his actions and even shared a comment from his Instagram that read, “Of course Spencer’s gonna milk his burned down house for every dollar it’s worth.”

“Duh. Duh. That’s right. Let me figure out every dollar I can get,” Pratt stated in his follow-up TikTok. “Of course, I’m trying to get money to pay for my life with my family because our house and all of our possessions burned down.”

“And if I can do it on social media, which has been my primary source of income for years, showcasing our journey of losing our home and possessions, do you not think I’m going to continue leveraging it for every dollar?” he asked, emphasizing the reality of his situation.