Kelly Osbourne has condemned celebrities for allegedly using the LA fires as a ‘photo-op’ in a scathing new video.
The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, 40, branded the offending stars “truly disturbing” as she addressed the ongoing catastrophe that has destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in California.
Although she did not name the celebrities she criticized, notable stars seen helping and donating amid the fires include Jennifer Garner, Beyonce, Eva Longoria and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – the latter of whom were branded ‘disaster tourists’ for posing with affected citizens in Pasadena.
Osbourne said: ‘Am I my usual cynical self or is it really disturbing to see these celebrities using other people’s pain and suffering as a picture to say, I’m helping, I’m doing this, I’m doing that.
‘I don’t believe you help because you get attention for helping, I believe you help because you want to
“I’m so confused, I think it’s so wrong. No one asked you to come out and give hugs, to go home.”
Kelly Osbourne has condemned celebrities for allegedly using the LA fires as a ‘photo-op’ in a scathing new video
Although she did not name the celebrities she targeted, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were spotted comforting victims and first responders at an evacuation center Friday amid the ongoing fires in LA.
Flames from the Eaton Fire in Altadena engulf a home as the massive blaze sweeps through the area
Last week, Prince Harry and Meghan made a surprise appearance at a food bank as they comforted victims and first responders amid the ongoing fires in LA.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Friday distributed food parcels to those affected by the devastating fires at the Pasadena Convention Center in Los Angeles, which is being used as an evacuation center.
The couple were spotted hugging José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, which is distributing free hot meals to the public and emergency services in the aftermath of the bushfires.
Meghan, who was dressed in a light blue shirt and a blue baseball cap, and Harry, who wore a black baseball cap and a black polo shirt, also took time to speak with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo.
The couple was eager to provide whatever support they could, according to the mayor, who said they were “great people” with “great personalities.”
“They really lifted the spirits of the first responders. We visited the command post at the Rose Bowl and people were very happy to see them,” the mayor added.
The interaction was broadcast live on FOX LA, with news anchor Susan Hirasuna later criticized online for describing Meghan as “Princess Markle.” She was also criticized for saying Meghan was “hanging out with the common people.”
It comes after the couple opened the doors of their $29 million mansion in Montecito, about 90 miles from LA, to their friends and loved ones who were forced to evacuate due to the ongoing wildfires.
Osbourne said: ‘Am I my usual cynical self or is it really disturbing to see these celebrities using other people’s pain and suffering as a photo to say, I’m helping, I’m doing this, I’m doing that’
Prince Harry was also spotted speaking with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, who described the couple as “great people” with “great personalities.”
Earlier in the broadcast, Ms. Hirasuna described Meghan as “Princess Meghan,” leading some disgruntled viewers to criticize her reporting.
Many on social media pointed out her mistake, clarifying that Meghan is the Duchess of Sussex, rather than a princess.
One person on YouTube says: ‘Dear madam, Markel is not a princess. She is a duchess and is not allowed to use the title. Just an FYI.’
Another commenter added: ‘SHE’S NOT A PRINCESS AGAIN!!!’, while a third wrote: ‘stop calling her Princess, that’s not her title!’
Elsewhere on Instagram, users described the reporting as cringe-inducing, after Ms Hirasuna also said the couple were ‘hanging out with the regular people’.
One person wrote: ‘Absolutely chilling – the newsreader. Princess. Common people. Gee.”
Harry and Meghan urged other Los Angeles residents to open their homes to victims in a statement on their website, Sussex.com, as the wildfires continued to level celebrity homes, leaving nothing but ash and rubble left behind.
The death toll from the LA fires currently stands at 25, and more than 100,000 acres have been scorched by the unprecedented flames; the Palisades Fire photographed on January 9
Firefighters enter day nine of battling four separate wildfires, burning a total of 80,000 acres, with the Palisades fire 19% contained and the Eaton (Altadena) fire 45% contained.
Officials have confirmed 25 deaths, 12,000 destroyed buildings and more than 6 million residents remain under critical fire threat as damage and economic losses are estimated to cost between $135 billion and $150 billion.
Celebrities who lost their homes in the fire include Sally Field, Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Anna Faris, Cary Elwes, Diane Warren, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Eugene Levy, Steve Guttenberg, Jennifer Grey, Ricki Lake , Matt Damon, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal and Adam Brody.