Actress Jennifer Garner gets emotional as she reflects on her personal loss and the community’s pain amid the LA wildfires.

Jennifer Garner, visibly emotional, opened up about the heartbreak she’s feeling after losing a friend in the devastating Palisades wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles. In a candid interview with MSNBC, Garner discussed her deep sense of guilt for being able to enjoy the comforts of home while her community suffers.

“I feel almost guilty walking through my house,” the 52-year-old actress confessed, her voice trembling. “What can I do? How can I help? What can I offer?” Her words were laced with a powerful sense of helplessness as she reflected on the destruction of over 21,000 acres in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. The wildfires have left thousands homeless and devastated families, with Garner’s own community at the centre of it all.

“I did lose a friend, and for our church, it’s really tender so I don’t feel like we should talk about it yet,” Garner revealed, her voice breaking with emotion. The friend she spoke of, a church member, tragically didn’t make it out of the fire in time. “She didn’t get out in time,” she said softly. The grief in her voice was palpable as she recounted the loss.

Garner, who starred in Deadpool and Wolverine, has been trying to give back to those affected by the fires. Volunteering alongside chef José Andrés from World Central Kitchen, she’s been helping to provide food and basic needs to those displaced by the flames. Her efforts reflect her determination to support her community in a time of unimaginable loss.

“My heart bleeds for my friends,” Garner continued, noting the immense scale of the destruction. “I can think of 100 families, and there are 5,000 homes lost.” As a mother and a long-time member of her community, Garner’s pain is amplified by the reality that so many families she knows have been affected.

The fires, which erupted earlier this week, have destroyed entire neighbourhoods, leaving families with nothing. For Garner, whose home was untouched, the feeling of guilt is overwhelming. “I feel almost guilty,” she said again, as the enormity of the tragedy seemed to sink in. “You know, what can I do?”

While Garner grapples with her emotions, her commitment to helping others shines through. By volunteering her time and using her platform to raise awareness, she hopes to make a tangible difference for the families who have lost everything.

The wildfires, which are still ongoing, have become one of the worst natural disasters to hit the Los Angeles area in recent years. With the flames threatening to destroy more, the need for community support has never been more urgent. In the face of such destruction, Jennifer Garner’s raw and vulnerable response offers a glimpse of the human toll these fires have taken on the people of Los Angeles.

Her words serve as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of coming together in times of crisis. As the fires continue to rage, Garner’s heartfelt commitment to helping her community offers a sense of hope amid the chaos.