‘RHOBH’ Star Bozoma Saint John’s Home Burned to the Ground in Los Angeles Wildfires – She Lost Everything
Bozoma Saint Jean mourns the loss of her dream home in Malibu, which was destroyed by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills The star, 47, confirmed in a heartbreaking Instagram post on January 9 that the house she had worked tirelessly to build was now gone.
In the moving post, Saint John reflected on the significance of the home, which she described as one she “prayed for” and “worked through blood, sweat and tears” to make a reality. The house was a symbol of peace and a safe space for her and her 15-year-old daughter, Lael. “This is the house I wanted. The house I prayed for. The house I worked blood, sweat and tears to build,” she wrote in the caption, alongside photos of the property.
Saint John went on to explain the deep personal meaning the house had for her, especially after facing challenges including racist neighbors. She shared that she had to purchase the property in a trust within a trust to protect her privacy as a “widowed, single black woman with a teenage son” trying to buy in an “exclusively owned beach” area. “. “This is the house where I found peace after battling racist neighbors and a community that forced me to buy it in a trust within a trust so no one would know that a woman Single black woman, widowed and with a teenager, bought exclusively. -owned range.
The reality star, who tragically lost her husband to cancer in 2013, described the home as a sanctuary for her and her family. "That was my EFF YOU, I’m here at home," Saint John said. “In the house, I built a dedicated cinema room for my sister so that she can watch her films in her own sanctuary. It’s the home where I finally felt like I could choose to spend time…when I wanted and how I wanted.
Saint John concluded his message with the devastating news that wildfires had destroyed the entire property. “Here we go,” she shared. “It’s an unimaginable loss. I mourn the rest of Los Angeles as it burns…and even if I found even the words to write here, there is nothing I can say right now to describe this feeling. I ask for your prayer for Lael and me. God bless you.
Saint John friends and other celebrities expressed their sympathy in the comments section, offering words of comfort and support. Andy Cohen wrote: “I am so sorry. It’s unimaginable. Fashion designer Rachel Zoe shared, “You are one of the strongest and most inspiring women I know, and you will do what you always do. We have you and you are not alone. My heart is broken for you and all of our friends. Actress Sophia Bush also offered her condolences, commenting: “Oh Boz, I’m so sorry. Covering you both with love.
The wildfires have displaced many residents of Los Angeles, and more than 80,000 people have been affected. Other celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Ricki Lake, Cameron Mathison and Paris Hilton, have also confirmed the loss of their homes. Additionally, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, Anna Faris, Miles and Keleigh Teller, John Goodman, Jennifer Gray and many others were also affected by the fires.
Since the Palisades Fire began on Jan. 7, more than 130,000 residents have been issued mandatory evacuation orders due to the high winds and drought fueling the flames. For the moment, the fires have caused deaths, although the extent of the damage and the exact toll are still to be determined by the authorities.
Saint John this loss is just one of many as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.
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Avigail is an entertainment blogger at All About The Tea, specializing in The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of Potomac. Avigail has a background in marketing. She’s a Brooklynite living in the Bahamas with a passion for travel, writing, reality TV, pop culture, and spoken word.
