Mandy Moore is criticized for crowdfunding to recover her brothers-in-law’s house after the fires in Los Angeles; understand

The actress Mandy Moore responded to criticism received on social media after sharing a donation to help his brothers-in-law. The couple lost their home and all their belongings due to the fires that broke out in the city of Los Angeles.

According to authorities, 11 people have died and more than 10,000 properties have been destroyed since January 7. The devastated area is almost as large as the west of Sao Paulo.

On Thursday the 9th, Moore shared, in an Instagram post, that his brothers-in-law, Griff and Kit, had lost their home and that he was sharing a link to GoFundMe, a leading fundraising and donation site, for those who could help them .

“With their first baby arriving in a matter of weeks, they need our support now more than ever. Griff is a touring musician and has also lost his entire arsenal of drums and percussion which he uses to make a living,” he explained.

“It’s all so great. Many have asked how to help during this unimaginable and stressful time… Please consider donating and sharing to help them rebuild.”

The campaign aimed to raise $60,000, but has already raised more than $200,000. The actress of this is us she received criticism, asking why she didn’t use her money to help her relatives, instead of asking other people.

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That said, she edited the post’s caption, responding to comments: “And people wondering if we’re helping our family or awarding an arbitrary amount of money that Google says someone has are not being helpful or empathetic.”

“Of course we’re helping. Our friend Matt created this fundraiser and I’m sharing it because people have been asking how they can help. We also lost a lot of our lives in a fire. Please go fuck yourselves * **. No one is forcing you to do anything,” he wrote.

Moore is also among the celebrities who lost parts of their homes in the Los Angeles fires. In another Instagram post, she said the main part of her residence survived, but that she lost a garage and a studio where her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, who is a musician, works.

Source: Terra