Cameron Diaz Opened Home to Hilary Duff's Family During L.A. Wildfires

Duff shares how Diaz and husband Benji Madden provided shelter as the family evacuated their home.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:20pm

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Hilary Duff revealed that her longtime friend Cameron Diaz and Diaz's husband Benji Madden opened their home to Duff, her husband Matthew Koma, and their four children when the family had to evacuate due to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Duff shared that while staying at Diaz and Madden's house, she and Koma even had a heated argument, with Duff throwing Koma's phone into a bush. Despite the tension, Duff looks back on the experience with fondness, praising Diaz and Madden's generosity during a stressful time.

Why it matters

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires forced many residents to evacuate their homes, and Duff's story highlights the importance of community support and the kindness of friends during natural disasters. Duff and Koma's argument while staying with Diaz and Madden also reflects the heightened stress and strain that can occur within families during emergency situations.

The details

Duff said that with four kids and pets, the family had to relocate to Diaz and Madden's home as the fires raged. The close quarters and evacuation stress led to a fight between Duff and Koma, with Duff throwing Koma's phone into a nearby bush. Despite the tense moment, Duff looked back on the experience fondly, joking about her impressive throwing skills.

  • The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires forced Hilary Duff's family to evacuate their home.

The players

Hilary Duff

An American actress, singer, and businesswoman best known for her starring role in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.

Cameron Diaz

An American actress, author, and former fashion model who is known for films such as Charlie's Angels, There's Something About Mary, and The Holiday.

Benji Madden

An American musician who is the lead guitarist for the band Good Charlotte and is married to Cameron Diaz.

Matthew Koma

An American singer-songwriter and record producer who is married to Hilary Duff.

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What they’re saying

“Your dear friend Cam, they were lovely enough to let our entire family stay in their house.”

— Hilary Duff

“It was a bougainvillea and I was so proud of myself because those are sharp. I was like, 'Go fishing off the balcony.'”

— Hilary Duff

“When we would sit around and talk, it was always heartbreak, love, life, loss; it was never vanity or career. I loved having someone that, like me, wasn't caught up in it. We have the best time. We've seen each other through everything — every good and bad and high and low and life and loss and everything in between.”

— Drew Barrymore

The takeaway

Hilary Duff's story highlights the importance of community support and the kindness of friends during natural disasters. Even in the midst of a stressful evacuation and family tensions, Diaz and Madden's generosity in opening their home provided a safe haven for Duff's family, showcasing the power of friendship to uplift one another in times of crisis.