Ricki Lake is issuing a warning to fans as she and others struggle to rebuild their lives after Los Angeles' devastating fires.
In a video she shared on Instagram, the "Hairspray" star said the situation was "surreal," especially after she learned there was "a post, impersonating me, asking for money."
"I'm not asking for any money for myself," Lake clarified. "I don't know what happened, but it seems like the post is missing."
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Ricki Lake is warning fans that anyone asking for donations on her behalf is a scam. (Michael Kovac/End Well FoundationGetty Images)
She added that she planned to donate to "a number of organizations" and hoped to set up a fund-matching system for anyone who wanted to donate, but made clear she was not seeking any funds from the public for herself.
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"If you see my name on GoFundMe and ask for donations, that's not me."
Lake, who lost her Malibu home in the Palisades fire last week, told fans it was her "dream home."
Lake lost her Malibu home in the Palisades Fire last week. (Ricky Lake Instagram)
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"Everything is gone," she wrote underneath a series of photos of her home before the fire. "I can't believe I'm typing these words." Lake said their friends made a "heroic and courageous effort" to save their home, but unfortunately they were unsuccessful. “The place where we planned to grow old together. We have never taken our heavenly location on the bluffs overlooking our beloved Malibu for granted, not even for a second. I get to share our sunsets with all of you almost every day Beautiful view.”
In her latest video post, the former talk show host admitted she was speechless.
“I’m so touched by the love and support I feel from around the world,” she said. "This... I have nothing to say. I'm a f**king talk show host! I have nothing to say about what we're going through as a community in Los Angeles."
The "Hairspray" star said she's been moved by the "love and support" she's seen for Los Angeles as it battles the effects of the fires. (Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images)
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She continued, "I just wanted to reach out and say thank you, thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and in your prayers. We will recover, we will."
The 56-year-old became emotional at one point, saying: "My heart bleeds for the people who are going through this with me and I know I'm one of the lucky ones in so many ways. But I'm heartbroken." My community is grieving and I am struggling, but I am also okay. "
"This is different. This is different. This is our entire community, our town and our city. And this, I can't believe it's been a week," said Lake, who lost his home in a 2010 fire. In some ways it feels like last night, but in some ways it feels like five years ago, but I look older. "
The 56-year-old admits she is "one of the lucky ones" despite losing her home. (Chris Haston/NBC via Getty Images)
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She ended the video by telling fans, "I just want to express my heartfelt condolences and love to my fellow humans and animals. Don't even get me started on the animals. This thing is deep, guys, but we will do this as a community and as humans Families will get through this together. The kindness, stories and kindness I see on social media…
"That's it, I love you. I love everyone. I love all humans, all four-legged creatures, flying objects and trees, and I want us to be stronger."