What happened to Colleen Atwood's Oscars in the Palisades Fire?

Three of Colleen Atwood's Academy Awards melted due to the intense heat of the Palisades Fire.

How is Colleen Atwood rebuilding after the Palisades Fire?

She is currently rebuilding her home, navigating permit processes, and managing the financial aspects of reconstruction.

Did the Palisades Fire impact other celebrities' homes?

Yes, the fires destroyed over 12,000 properties, affecting numerous well-known figures like Mel Gibson and Billy Crystal.

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Oscar melted? Costume designer rebuilds after wildfire

5 Jan

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Summary

Costume designer Colleen Atwood lost three melted Oscars in a wildfire.
The Palisades fire destroyed her home and most of her possessions.
She is rebuilding her home and navigating financial and permit challenges.

Oscar melted? Costume designer rebuilds after wildfire

A year after the devastating Palisades Fire swept through Los Angeles, acclaimed costume designer Colleen Atwood is still grappling with the aftermath. The blaze consumed her home, tragically melting three of her Academy Awards and damaging a fourth. This personal loss is compounded by the widespread destruction affecting thousands of residents, including numerous celebrities.

Atwood, known for her work on films like 'Chicago' and 'Alice in Wonderland,' describes the rebuilding process as daunting, both financially and logistically. She highlights the slow and complex permitting system as a major hurdle. Despite these difficulties, the Academy and BAFTA have replaced her melted Oscars, though other awards remain unreplaced. Her archive, however, survived the disaster, stored safely in a separate unit.