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Jennifer Garner spoke about losing a friend in the Wildfires are currently affecting California.
THE Juno the actor, 52, was seen volunteering alongside José Andrés, founder of the non-profit organization Global Central Cuisinein an effort to feed those who had been evacuated from the Pacific Palisades area due to the fires.
Talk to MSNBCGarner spoke about the death of a friend from her local church, calling it “really tender.”
“I lost a friend, and for our church, it’s really tender so I don’t feel like we should talk about her anymore,” said the visibly emotional actor. “I lost a friend who didn’t get out in time.”
Find all the live updates on the California fires here
Garner has lived in the Palisades neighborhood, a popular spot for celebrity homes, for 25 years.
Speaking to the news network, Garner explained that she volunteered because she “wanted to put her hand in the work, in some way, to be helpful.”
“My heart bleeds for my friends,” she continued. “I mean, I can think of 100 families and 5,000 homes were lost. I can – without even [thinking] – I could just make a list of 100 friends who lost their homes.
“I almost feel guilty walking through my house. You know, what can I do? How can I help? What can I offer? What do I have to offer with these hands, these walls and the security I have?
Garner also praised Global Central Cuisinethe organization that provides meals to victims of humanitarian, climate and community crises.
“It’s an incredible thing to watch,” she said. “World Central Kitchen and Chef José just showed up and… ‘We’ve got you.’ We have fixed this problem. Don’t worry.'”
The catastrophic forest fires led to the evacuation of more than 70,000 people from their homes and a state of emergency declared in the city.
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A number of celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, Anna Faris and Cary Elwes, have saw their homes destroyed by fires.
In a joint statement with his wife, Janice, Crystal, the star of When Harry Met Sally said: “Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. Janice and I have lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here.
“Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that cannot be taken away. We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and friends, we will get through this. »
