Celebs and Wildfires: A Helping Hand or a PR Stunt?

Kelly Osbourne, known for her strong opinions, recently voiced concerns about celebrities using the LA wildfires as an opportunity for attention. In a video that was later taken down from Instagram and reposted on TikTok, she wondered if some celebrities were genuinely there to help or just to boost their image. She said being helpful shouldn't be about getting credit, but rather about doing what's right. Kelly, daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, seemed baffled by some celebrities' behavior during the fires. She felt they were using other people's pain to gain attention. She suggested they should go home and let the professionals handle the situation. Although she didn't name names, fans assumed she was talking about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Some online comments even claimed the two had brought a film crew for their own benefit. The Duchess of Sussex and her husband were spotted volunteering and donating goods to fire victims. They were also seen hugging and consoling those affected. However, some people think their actions were more about publicity than genuine help. Kelly's views on this topic aren't unique; actress Justine Bateman also criticized the royal couple for what she called a "repulsive photo op. " Meghan, who was born and raised in LA, also postponed her Netflix show release due to the fires. Other celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, and Bethenny Frankel have also lent a hand. Big donations have come from stars too, like Jamie Lee Curtis' $1 million to a relief fund and Beyoncé's $2. 5 million through her charity. Even Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have contributed items from their personal collections.