Mel Gibson visited the rubble of his $14.5 million Malibu mansion Wednesday, one week after it burned down in the Palisades Fire. The actor, 69, was escorted through his neighborhood in a firetruck and then surveyed the damage done to his home of 15 years.

The recent Los Angeles wildfires destroyed Mel Gibson's Malibu home, along with those of other celebrities. Gibson quipped that California Governor Gavin Newsom should 'spend less on hair gel.'

The actor and director has sparked a wave of criticism by suggesting that the devastating fires that have ravaged Southern California could be part of a premeditated plan related to water scarcity. This is another one of his controversies.

California is typically ranked as the second most expensive state to live in, after Hawaii, with costs averaging around 30% higher than the rest of the U.S., per U.S. News & World Report. The state has the highest individual tax rate and the highest gas tax, 68 cents a gallon in 2024.

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Kate Bedingfield changed the vibe of a breezy chat about President-elect Donald Trump appointing Mel Gibson an "ambassador" to Hollywood.

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Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, Milo Ventimiglia, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Bozoma Saint John, Mel Gibson, Billy Crystal and Diane Warren are among the celebrities whose houses were destroyed by the blazes.

Baltimore-based Red Cross volunteer deploys to California for LA wildfire assistance