It’s been a difficult week for Los Angeles as wildfires have ravaged the area. Amid its devastating effects, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Cowboy Bebop star Daniella Pineda, whose own Altadena home was lost in the fire, took to social media to advocate for climate change action and to preserve the neighborhood’s Black community during the rebuilding process.
“Here are my wishes as I pick up the pieces of what just happened,” Pineda began in a carousel post on Instagram, Deadline reported. “Eighty Black families were displaced. I don’t want the rebuild to kick out this historical community.”
She continued in another post, “One of the reasons I wanted to make Altadena my home is that it’s a diverse suburb. So my wish is…KEEP ALTADENA BLACK.”
Pineda praised the “beautiful, historic” neighborhood and emphasized how important it is to preserve its character.
“If you had a craftsman like me, honor it. A friend said he was afraid of the rebuild looking cheesy and tacky. He’s right. F**k that. Let’s make it more beautiful than it was,” she wrote.
She also urged people to support those affected by the fires.
“Please foster someone’s animal. Please, please. Or donate to Pasadena Humane Society,” she asked.
The 37-year-old also reflected on political division, referencing former President Donald Trump’s potential return to office.
“The neighbor who banged on my door to save my life, I know, did not vote my party. I know who he voted for,” she wrote. “That man still saved my life. Divisive politics seems pretty f**king stupid when it’s life or death. Bless that man.”
Pineda added, “Lastly, in all the free moments you have left on this earth, if you can, put that life force toward fighting climate change. Were you about to post some troll-ass comment about someone? Do something for climate change instead. Are you spending time doing fantasy football? Maybe take that 20 minutes toward something climate-oriented.”
“The earth is on fire. This isn’t some conspiracy. No one is exempt from this anymore,” she emphasized.
Pineda concluded her message with a heartfelt note to her community.
“I love you, Altadena,” she wrote.
Last week, Pineda shared an emotional post about losing her home.
“The fire broke out so fast all I could grab was my dog and my laptop and that was it. I lost everything else,” she wrote. “I have one pair of shoes to my name. I’m happy to be alive. Grateful to be alive.”
Pineda is among many celebrities who lost their homes in the Los Angeles fires, including Milo Ventimiglia, Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Joshua Jackson, Adam Brody, and more.
As Blavity previously reported, Altadena, one of Los Angeles’ historically Black neighborhoods, has faced significant damage since the fires began on Jan. 7. Many local churches, restaurants, and cultural institutions in Altadena have been destroyed. Additionally, many major insurance providers do not offer fire insurance in the area, forcing residents to rely on California’s basic insurance plan. This limited coverage makes it difficult for locals to rebuild their homes and their neighborhood.
