Mel Gibson, the Oscar-winning actor-director best known for Braveheart, recently disclosed that his Malibu home burned down while he was recording a controversial interview for The Joe Rogan Experience.<\/p>\n
During the podcast, Gibson admitted he felt \u201cill at ease\u201d knowing wildfires were raging through the Los Angeles area, including his neighborhood in Malibu.<\/p>\n
\u201cI kept wondering, \u2018Is my place still standing?\u2019\u201d Gibson told Elizabeth Vargas Reports on NewsNation. \u201cWhen I got home, sure enough, it was gone. The destruction was complete\u2014it\u2019s devastating and emotional. I lived there for 14 or 15 years; it was home. So much was lost\u2014photos, files, personal items collected over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the loss, Gibson expressed gratitude that his family and loved ones were safe. \u201cThese are just things\u2014they can be replaced. What truly matters is that everyone I care about is happy, healthy, and out of harm\u2019s way.\u201d<\/p>\n
The wildfires, which have claimed at least seven lives and left numerous others injured, continue to rage on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Thousands of firefighters are working tirelessly to control the fast-moving blazes.<\/p>\n
Mel Gibson recorded \u2018Joe Rogan Experience\u2019 interview as Malibu house burnt down
\nMel Gibson recorded \u2018Joe Rogan Experience\u2019 interview as Malibu house burnt down (YouTube)
\nControversy Surrounding Gibson\u2019s Podcast Appearance<\/p>\n
Gibson\u2019s Joe Rogan Experience interview stirred significant controversy. During the episode, he criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing him of failing to address the state\u2019s environmental challenges.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Gibson praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and advocated for Ivermectin\u2014a drug global health authorities have warned against. His endorsement of Kennedy came after more than 15,000 doctors signed a letter urging the U.S. Senate to reject Kennedy\u2019s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, calling the decision \u201ca slap in the face to healthcare professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joe Rogan interviewed Mel Gibson on latest episode of his podcast
\nJoe Rogan interviewed Mel Gibson on latest episode of his podcast (YouTube)
\nIn another viral clip from the podcast, Gibson questioned Charles Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution. \u201cI don\u2019t really buy into it,\u201d he stated. \u201cIce age, dinosaurs\u2014what did they turn into? Things became extinct at some point. But the idea that I came from some legless creature crawling out of the ocean? No. I think I was created.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the controversies, Gibson remained composed, emphasizing his personal convictions and experiences.<\/p>\n
For ongoing updates on the Los Angeles wildfires, follow The Independent\u2019s live coverage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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