Lesli Linka Glatter, the leading television director-producer and president of the Directors Guild of America, has actually exposed she lost her Pacific Palisades home in today's wildfires that have actually been burning throughout Los Angeles.
“Sadly my home is gone, as is a lot of the Palisades … this is heartbreaking for numerous,” Glatter composed on Instagram. “My heart heads out to all those who have actually lost a lot and to those in threat.”
She included that she was safe at her “child's home in the valley” and thanked those who connected to her in the middle of the catastrophe.
She likewise shared a letter to DGA members on Friday in which she even more reviewed the catastrophe: “I have actually been so lucky to call Pacific Palisades home. It is where I raised my child and have actually been living for over 20 years. Tuesday night, I lost my home in addition to numerous others in the Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and other neighborhoods where we have actually lived, worked and shot for so long. This emergency situation and the injured a lot of people are feeling is far from over, however I understand that no matter what, we will in some way stand firm and come out on the other side of this.”
In her note, Glatter likewise elaborated on her ideas about the wildfires, consisting of how they follow Hollywood has actually currently been damaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, stars and authors strikes and “work contraction.” And she revealed her gratitude for individuals in the guild and shared resources and methods they can assist with healing efforts.
“I wished to connect to you personally as my heart is heavy with a lot that has actually been lost in the continuous wildfires. And I understand that I am not alone,” Glatter composed. “In every discussion I have actually had with members over the previous couple of days, the destructive loss has actually been deeply psychological for everybody. These are neighborhoods we enjoy and treasure, locations in which we have strong roots, and to feel it is burning all around us has actually been heartbreaking. I am likewise mad and unfortunate that this comes at a minute that we were poised to turn a corner after the pandemic, strikes and work contraction– 2025 was to be our year of renewal.”
She included, “But what provides me hope is you. Every call or e-mail I have actually had with members has actually revealed me the humankind of our DGA neighborhood– a capability to stand together throughout minutes like these– supporting one another with the strength to move on. Which is what we are going to continue to do– deal assistance and move on.”
Glatter is an eight-time Emmy candidate whose directing credits consist of Homeland, Mad Men, Love & & Death, The Morning Show, ER, Gilmore Girls and the upcoming No Hour
Glatter is simply the most recent show business figure to see her home ruined by the L.A.
