Bette Midler Shares Video Of Family Singing After Home Destroyed In Eaton Fire

Amid ongoing wildfires ravaging Southern California, Bette Midler platformed a display of resilience from one family who lost everything.

On Friday, the 2x Oscar nominee shared a video of the Halpin family singing “hallelujah” on the burned remains of their Altadena home, which was destroyed this week in the Eaton Fire.

“So glad we can offer some small comfort to those who have lost so much! Thank you, @bettemidler,” wrote displaced resident Karolyn Dudro, sharing the video to her Instagram Story.

Dudro previously grieved the loss of their family home. “It was quite a morning for my parents and family. Grateful that everyone is safe and that I can be there for my parents, sister, and niece during this difficult time,” she wrote on Instagram. “I grew up here and many others have considered this place a home at one time or another. My parents hosted many gatherings, and it was filled with laughter, love, and music. There are so many people in Altadena who lost everything and they are in my thoughts and prayers.”

Midler’s post comes after she shared a statement of support for the victims of the wildfires. “To everyone living through the apocalyptic and unbelievable fires of the last few days, who have lost everything and now have the enormous task of getting back on their feet; I am devastated and heartbroken for all of us.

“I wish only the best for our beloved city, now and always…” added Midler.

Fires have broken out in the Pacific Palisades, Eaton Canyon, Malibu, the Hollywood Hills and other areas around Los Angeles County amid a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm that picked up Tuesday.

As of Saturday, at least 11 people have died in the Southern California wildfires, which has burned 14,117 acres in the Eaton Canyon area, destroying 972 structures, many of which were homes. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has received 13 missing persons reports.

President Joe Biden, who extended his Los Angeles trip on Wednesday to visit first responders and those affected, declared the fires a major disaster.

“Over 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires,” wrote Biden on X. “At least two people have been killed. And many more are injured — including firefighters. It’s devastating. To the residents of Southern California: We are with you.”