Jamie Lee Curtis faces fury for Los Angeles wildfires-Gaza comparison: ‘She no longer knows what world she is in’

Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis is facing backlash over remarks comparing the devastating Los Angeles wildfires to the war in Gaza. Speaking at a Q&A session with her The Last Showgirl co-star Pamela Anderson, Curtis described the destruction caused by the fires as resembling “Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened.” Speaking at the event, Curtis said, “The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, unfortunately, Gaza, or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened,” while discussing the destruction caused by the fires. Jamie Lee Curtis faces backlash over wildfire remarks One user remarked, “A terrible choice of words,” highlighting the perceived insensitivity of the comparison. “She needs to shut up.” Another user questioned her priorities, saying, “I’m shocked that she wasn’t blowing up TV expressing her concern when folks in NC lost their homes.” “She no longer knows what world she is in,” one person claimed, accusing Curtis of being disconnected from reality. Another person accused Curtis of lacking compassion, writing, “Her heart is NOT in the right place; she is a #GenocideSupporter.” One user contrasted the situations, saying, “If fires started by bombs being rained down on LA, firetrucks & ambulances helping were attacked by tanks, the injured & medical staff at hospitals were bombed, then she might have a point.” Finally, another summed up the outrage: “Lack of self-awareness is astounding.” The backlash underscores the heightened scrutiny on public figures’ statements during crises, with many calling for more thoughtful and informed commentary.