Overview

• 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.