Adrien Brody recently paid tribute to the first responders battling the Palisades fire, which is raging across Los Angeles and parts of Southern California. The actor, who won a Golden Globe for his role in The Brutalist, took a moment during his acceptance speech at the New York Film Critics Circle event to address the ongoing disaster.
While accepting the award, the Oscar-winning actor shared his emotional response to the tragedy. “I’m sorry; it’s always so hard to accept something like this when there’s so much suffering in the world,” Brody began, visibly moved. He continued, “My heart goes out to all the families, the animals, and our colleagues,” as he fought back tears while describing the devastation.
Brody, who has ties to the affected community, went on to say, “Most of the homes on the west side and east side of PCH are gone, from Palisades on. This is our community.” He expressed deep gratitude toward the first responders, acknowledging their courage and sacrifices, adding that their efforts deserved recognition that evening.
The wildfires, which began as a 200-acre blaze on Tuesday, quickly spread to over 15,000 acres. Residents, including several celebrities, were evacuated from the area to safety.
On the professional front, Brody has been gaining attention for his role as Laszlo Toth in The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet. His performance has earned him several accolades, adding to his impressive career.