Despite her devastation over the loss of her Malibu home, Paris Hilton worked hard to help the thousands of others affected by the Los Angeles wildfires – and she inspired her son Phoenix, who now wants to become a firefighter.

Hilton, 43 years old, said TMZ on Monday, January 20, that the 2-year-old child she shares with a contractor Carter Reum – the couple also share one-year-old daughter London – was inspired after seeing the devastation in the city where he lives. “He said he wanted to be a firefighter,” she said. “The families, the children, the animals, it’s been heartbreaking to see what’s happened to California.”

Although many toddlers aspire to become firefighters, few of them have witnessed the devastation that fires can cause.

Hilton was sharing their experiences following the fires around the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Malibu areas, with the animal lover confirming last week that she even rescued a dog named Zuzu, whose owners could no longer care for him. “We all fell in love with him,” she said. “Then we will adopt it.”

Hilton is now encouraging her fans to turn to animal shelters if they can provide a loving home for the many animals displaced by the tragedy. “As an animal lover, I am heartbroken by those who have lost their four-legged friends or had to abandon them due to displacement,” she said. shared via Instagram on January 14. “I want to do my part and take care of Zuzu and I encourage those who are able to contact their local shelter to see how they can support them! »

The singer, DJ and heiress previously shared video footage via Instagram of the wreckage of his house, accompanied by a moving caption. “I stand here in what was once our home and the grief is truly indescribable,” she wrote on January 10. “When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock: I couldn’t understand it. But now, standing here and seeing this with my own eyes, I feel like my heart has broken into a million pieces. This house wasn’t just a place to live. It was the place where we dreamed, laughed and created the greatest memories as a family. This is where Phoenix’s little hands created art that I will cherish forever, where love and life filled every corner. Seeing him reduced to ashes… it’s devastating beyond words.

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Paris Hilton rejoiced at having the chance to be a mother after the secret arrival of her and Carter Reum’s children, son Phoenix and daughter London. In January 2023, Hilton announced via social media that she and the venture capitalist had welcomed their first child together. (Reum also shares a daughter with ex Laura Bellizzi.) […]

“What breaks my heart even more is knowing that this isn’t just my story,” she added. “So many people have lost everything. It’s not just the walls and roofs, it’s the memories that made these houses homes. These are the photos, the memories, the irreplaceable pieces of our lives. And yet, despite this pain, I know that I am incredibly lucky. My loved ones, my babies and my pets are safe. This is the most important thing, and I hold on to this gratitude with everything I have. And beyond that, our gratitude to all the firefighters, first responders and volunteers who are risking their lives to fight these fires.