Colleen Atwood on Losing Oscars in L.A. Wildfires
The Hollywood Reporter••entertainment
Key Points:
- Colleen Atwood, a renowned Hollywood costume designer, lost her home and three of her Academy Awards in the Palisades Fire last year, with a fourth Oscar badly damaged; all her awards have since been replaced by the Academy.
- The fire destroyed over 12,000 properties in Los Angeles, affecting many residents including numerous celebrities, and revealed issues such as inadequate water supply in the reservoir, causing frustration among victims.
- Atwood is currently in the process of rebuilding her home, facing challenges with slow permitting processes and financial concerns, while also coping with the emotional impact of losing personal archives and cherished art.
- Despite the tragedy, Atwood experienced a successful professional year with notable projects like One Battle After Another, Kiss of the Spider Woman
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