Hollywood celebrities made big promises to help California wildfire victims earlier this year. Stars like Jamie Lee Curtis pledged $1 million while other famous faces promised millions more. The cameras were rolling and the headlines looked great for their public image.

But where is that money now? Months have passed since these wealthy elites made their grand announcements on social media and talk shows. Hard working American families who lost everything are still waiting for real help to arrive.

This is exactly what we expect from Hollywood phonies. They love to make themselves look good with flashy promises when the cameras are on. Then they quietly move on to their next publicity stunt while regular folks continue to suffer.

Meanwhile, everyday Americans have been stepping up in ways that actually matter. Local churches, small businesses, and working families have been giving what they can. They do not need TV appearances to show their hearts are in the right place.

The NFL promised $5 million and various celebrities talked big about their donations. But talk is cheap when you are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. These people spend more on their private jets than most Americans make in a lifetime.

California’s government bureaucracy is probably sitting on this money too. Liberal politicians love to create more red tape that stops aid from reaching people who need it most. They would rather protect their own jobs than help fire victims rebuild their lives.

This shows why we cannot trust Hollywood liberals or big government to solve our problems. When disaster strikes, it is our neighbors and communities that matter most. Not some celebrity trying to look good on Instagram.

Real Americans know the difference between empty promises and genuine help. We remember who actually shows up when times get tough, and it is never the people making speeches from their mansions in Beverly Hills.