Reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, best known for their roles on MTV's “The Hills,” lost their homes in the California wildfires, but not everyone sympathizes.
the couple sat together “Good morning America” I remember the shock of my loss.
“Spencer was like, ‘Take whatever you want to keep,’ and I was like, ‘How do I choose?’ I was so overwhelmed with irreplaceable things that my brain actually stopped working. It stopped working, so I grabbed the children's teddy bears,'' Montag said through tears.
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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag spoke to “Good Morning America” about losing their Pacific Palisades home in the California wildfires. (Good Morning America/ABC)
Pratt added: “The worst part… is our nursery. It's so magical. We have story time every night. That's our routine. So much love. Our son's bed started burning in the shape of a heart, and I thought, 'This is out of body, this is crazy.' ”
Pratt shared images from security cameras inside her home, including a heart-shaped fire burning in one of her children's beds. (Spencer Pratt Snapchat)
Their home is in the Pacific Palisades, where a devastating fire broke out on January 7, destroying homes and businesses. The Palisades Fire and the nearby Eaton Fire both remain active, according to Cal Fire.
The couple said their home and belongings were uninsured and said they were among the many Southern Californians who had their insurance removed.
Montag told the magazine: “We were what you would call 'house poor'. We have a house, but everything else is hard work, hard work. I definitely count every dollar I earn.”
Montag and Pratt said their insurance policies were canceled before the fire destroyed their home. (Vivian Kirilia/Getty Images)
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Fans have supported the stars, including sending Montag's debut album, released in 2010, to the top of the iTunes charts, with both the song and album taking the No. 1 spot this week.
“The support of our fans has been a huge light in such darkness for us and is life-changing,” Montag said.
However, not everyone was so kind in their comments on the couple's interview.
“Buy another house. Stop crying,” one person wrote on the Good Morning America Instagram page.
Some criticized Montag's tears during her and Pratt's interview. (Good Morning America/ABC)
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“He's wearing a Heidi shirt,” wrote another. “Shameless promotion amidst the worst tragedy imaginable. They will never change, sorry but not sorry.” .
Many people echoed this sentiment, saying, “It's so sad, but there are so many people who have lost everything, not just celebrities. Come on, let's interview someone who isn't famous!!”
But even after his heyday as the “villain” of reality show “The Hills,” some still felt sympathy for the stars and were drawn to their sincerity.
While some criticized Pratt and Montag, others expressed sympathy for the couple. (Michael Tran/Wire Image)
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“They are so different now. Humble and approachable!” said one person.
“Being a huge fan of Spencer and Heidi, I wasn't on the BINGO card for 2025 but here I am,” another added.
The parents of two boys, Gunnar, 7, and Ryker, 2, shared images and videos of what was left of their home on social media.
In an image shared on Instagram, Pratt is seen surveying his burnt down home. (Spencer Pratt Instagram)
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“This is a place you love and live in, a refuge from the world, and to have that gone is a really difficult concept to keep dealing with every day,” Montag said, tearing up again. Ta.
“I feel like a ghost. I don't have any photos from before the iPhone came out,” Pratt said. “Not one of the boring trinkets on your shelf is there. They're all gone. Not a single thing. There's nothing.”
