TV Mandy Moore claps back after receiving backlash for sharing in-laws' GoFundMe: 'Kindly F OFF' "We just lost most of our life in a fire too," she wrote on her Instagram. By Lauren Huff Lauren Huff Lauren Huff is a writer at Entertainment Weekly with over a decade of experience covering all facets of the entertainment industry. After graduating with honors from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em, Horns!), Lauren wrote about film, television, awards season, music, and more for the likes of The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, Us Weekly, Awards Circuit, and others before landing at EW in May 2019. EW's editorial guidelines Published on January 10, 2025 09:20PM EST Comments Photo: Leon Bennett/FilmMagic Mandy Moore will not stand for any online criticism over her decision to raise awareness for her in-laws' struggles. The This Is Us actress on Thursday clapped back at critics of her decision to share a GoFundMe page for her in-laws whose home burned down in the ongoing Southern California wildfires. “Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law Griff & Kit lost their home and everything they own in the Eaton Fire,” Moore initially wrote in the caption. “With their first baby on the way in a matter of weeks, they need our support now more than ever. Griff is a touring musician and also lost his entire arsenal of drums/percussion he uses to make a living. It’s all so much. So many have asked how to help during this unimaginable and stressful time…Please consider donating and sharing to help them rebuild. Link in bio and all the love….” The campaign was initially seeking to raise $60,000 but has since earned $184,000 and counting. Moore’s decision to share the GoFundMe resulted in some social media critics bashing her, claiming she should donate her own money instead of asking others for help, which she addressed in a subsequent edit to her Instagram post's caption. Mandy Moore welcomes newborn daughter with This Is Us callback: 'Our very own big three' "And people questioning whether we’re helping out our own family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money google says someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic. Of course we are," Moore wrote. "Our buddy Matt started this go fund me and i’m sharing because people have asked how they can help them. We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. no one is forcing you to do anything." The Dr. Death star is of course referring to the fact that she, too, is dealing with significant loss. She shared on her Instagram Thursday pictures of the ruins of her neighborhood, writing, "We were able to park and walk up our street to bear witness to all the loss. Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing." Mandy Moore. Amy Sussman/Getty Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. She continued, "For now. It’s not livable but mostly intact. We lost Taylor and griffin’s studio with every instrument and piece of equipment they’ve ever owned. We lost our garage and back house. Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone. My in laws. My brother and sister in law- 6 weeks from welcoming their first baby. Our best friends. Feeling weird survivors guilt. We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support. Thanks for everyone for checking on us and offering us help. Altadena strong." Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore, and other stars forced to evacuate L.A. homes amid 'horrific' Palisades fire Prior to that update, Moore had shared a video of her and her family evacuating their home on Wednesday amid the ongoing Eaton wildfire. To date, that fire has burned 13,690 acres and is 3% contained. It is one of several blazes burning in Southern California this week after a devastating and historic Santa Ana windstorm hit the Los Angeles area Tuesday. Close