Mandy Moore, the beloved star of This Is Us, recently found herself in the spotlight for a heartfelt yet fiery response to online critics.After sharing a GoFundMe link to support her in-laws, who lost their home in the devastating Eaton fire, Moore faced backlash from social media users questioning her personal contributions. Her reply? A candid and unapologetic message: “Kindly F OFF.”
In an Instagram post, Moore revealed the heartbreaking situation her family faced. “They lost their home and everything they own in the Eaton fire,” she wrote. With their first child due in just weeks,the couple’s need for support was urgent. Moore encouraged her followers to contribute to the fundraiser, which aimed to raise $60,000 to help them rebuild their lives.
However, not everyone responded with kindness. Critics questioned why Moore,a accomplished actress,didn’t simply cover the costs herself. Addressing the backlash, she edited her post with a sharp retort: “And people questioning whether we’re helping out our own family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money Google says someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic. Of course we are.”
She continued, “Our buddy Matt started this GoFundMe, and I’m sharing because people have asked how they can help them. We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything.”
The fundraiser has as gained notable traction, with over 1,700 donations and more than $179,000 raised as of now.Moore’s transparency and vulnerability resonated with many,highlighting the collective struggle faced by those affected by the wildfires.
Moore herself was not spared by the fires.She shared a poignant update on Instagram, revealing the damage to her Altadena home. “We were able to park and walk up our street to bear witness to all the loss.Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing. For now. It’s not livable but mostly intact,” she wrote. Despite her own losses, Moore expressed gratitude for the community’s support, vowing to help rebuild. “We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support. Altadena strong.”
In addition to supporting her family, Moore has used her platform to amplify othre crowdfunding efforts for wildfire victims. Her actions underscore the importance of community solidarity in times of crisis.
the wildfires have left a trail of destruction across California, impacting countless lives. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Bozoma Saint John have also shared their heartbreak over losing homes and cherished memories. hilton described watching her Malibu house “burn to the ground on live TV” as “heartbreaking beyond words,” while Saint John grieved alongside the rest of Los Angeles, saying, “I grieve with the rest of Los Angeles as it burns.”
As the fires continue to rage, stories like Moore’s remind us of the resilience and compassion that emerge in the face of adversity. Her message to critics may have been blunt, but it carried a powerful truth: empathy and support are what matter most in times of crisis.
