After the devastating fire that swept through the area in January, Anthony Hopkins is selling the remains of his Pacific Palisades estate for half the amount he paid for it.
Legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is quietly putting what remains of his fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades estate on the market — and make no mistake, it’s a raw deal.
The Hannibal Lecter star is selling the two now-empty plots he once combined into one grand vision, asking a total of $6.4 million — about £5.1 million — while he paid nearly $12.6 million (roughly £10 million) for them in 2018 and 2019.
Hopkins splashed out $6.6 million (around £5.2 million) for the first parcel, which included a swimming pool, then bought the neighbouring plot — with what’s left of a chimney stack — for $6 million (about £4.8 million). Now, in what amounts to a bitter £6.2 million loss, he’s selling them separately: the pool lot goes for $2.55 million (£2m), while the smokestack plot is priced at $3.85 million (£3.1m).
The reason for the fire-ravaged shell? The devastating Pacific Palisades blaze, part of the broader Los Angeles wildfires tied to the deadly Woolsey Fire, which tore through the region in January this year. The fire was the largest raging within the LA area burning thousands of structures.
Thousands of firefighters attempted to contain the wind-driven fires in California which killed 10 people, ravaged communities, and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their properties.
Hopkins, now in his late 80s, has spoken rarely about the loss, but when he did, he was characteristically reflective. “As we all struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it’s important we remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give,” he said, according to reports.
His neighbor’s property was largely destroyed by the Woolsey fire in November 2018, which had nearly escaped his home. Hopkins lost his London home to a fire in 2000, but luckily he was safe in Los Angeles at the time.
He is not at ease with his heartache. Another A-lister, Billy Crystal, whose home was destroyed by the same fire, said: “Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that cannot be lost. We are obviously devastated, but friends and our children’s love will help us get through this.
Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, the Oscar-winning singer, Cary Elwes, Ricki Lake, Heidi Montag, and Spencer Pratt, the Hills’ Spencer, and other celebrities who lost their homes in the fires are just a few examples.
Actor Cary Elwes also shared his grief, writing on Instagram : “Sadly we did lose our home … but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire,” while Eugene Levy, known for Schitt’s Creek, described the terror of fleeing: “The smoke looked pretty black and intense … I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark.”
Back in January, Anthony made a surprise appearance at a Welsh fish and chip shop after losing his home to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Hopkins returned to his hometown of Port Talbot and decided to treat himself to a chippy. The star stunned locals as he rocked up for a portion of fish and chips. Anthony could be seen wearing a black flatcap and black coat as he ordered from the counter.
Anthony has visited the chippy before, and the owner shared a photo and said, “He’s back again for his fish and chips, can’t ask for a better advertisement.”
A local said, “In his hometown of Port Talbot this week, at Steve’s Chippy, the street I was born in, for his fish and chips supper. We love him, he loves us, and he never gets upset when he comes home.
Source: Mirror
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