Ricki Lake Rebuilding After Losing Malibu Home in Los Angeles Wildfires

The actress and former talk show host reflects on the loss of her home and priceless mementos while expressing gratitude for support and plans to rebuild.

• Ricki Lake's Malibu home was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades wildfire on January 7, along with many irreplaceable personal items, including family photos and memorabilia.
• One of Lake's doulas from the birth of her son Owen in 2001 reached out and offered copies of the photos Lake had lost, which she described as a deeply moving gesture.
• Lake has expressed gratitude for the support from friends, brands, and the community, noting the emotional and logistical challenges of rebuilding her life and home.
• She emphasized her self-reliance throughout her life and described the experience of losing everything as 'unspeakable' but remains committed to creating a new sanctuary.
• Lake, who has insurance, acknowledged her relative fortune compared to others affected by the wildfires and urged support for those still struggling from the devastation.

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