Celebrity Homes Under Siege: Tracee Ellis Ross Robbed of $100,000 in Luxury Goods
I’m Sage Matthews, a cynical observer who’s seen it all, and I’m here to tell you that the world is just getting crazier by the day. As I scroll through my news feed at 2 AM, shaking my head and muttering, “Of course this happened,” I’m reminded that even the rich and famous aren’t immune to the chaos. The latest victim? None other than Tracee Ellis Ross, who had her Los Angeles home burglarized on August 31, with thieves making off with over $100,000 in luxury goods.
According to authorities, three burglars smashed a rear glass door at Ross’ home in the early hours of August 31, making off with an estimated $100,000 worth of handbags and jewelry. The Black-ish star was not home at the time, and her staff members discovered the break-in around 12:30 a.m. Police have confirmed that they recovered security camera footage from the home, but the investigation is still ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
This incident is just the latest in a string of celebrity home break-ins in California this summer. In July, WWE superstars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch had their Playa del Rey residence burglarized, with thieves making off with around $10,000 in cash. The couple was not home at the time, but authorities discovered a smashed sliding window.
In June, Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz home was also targeted, with three intruders entering through a front window while the actor was away. It’s a disturbing trend that’s left many wondering if anyone is truly safe. As I read through the details of these crimes, I’m struck by the brazen nature of these thieves and the seeming ease with which they’re able to target high-profile victims.
The list of celebrities who’ve fallen victim to home invasions goes on. In June 2025, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Los Angeles home was broken into, with three people reportedly seen climbing over a fence and entering through a front window. The actor was not home at the time. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban also had their home targeted in February 2025, with several suspects smashing through glass to ransack the property before fleeing the scene.
Macklemore’s home was burglarized in June 2025, with his family’s nanny alleging that two men entered the home through a patio door after midnight and sprayed her with bear mace. The intruders made off with clothing, jewelry, and shoes. Joe Burrow’s home was also targeted, with model Olivia Ponton reporting a burglary and finding his bedroom ransacked and the window shattered.
The NFL star was in Texas at the time, and he expressed his frustration with the incident, saying, “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one.” Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes also had their homes targeted in October 2024, with Patrick’s Missouri estate being burglarized just after midnight and Travis’ backdoor being damaged in a similar incident.
Lauren Conrad experienced a terrifying break-in at her rental property in the Bahamas in 2020, waking up to find a man crawling on her bedroom floor. She later learned that the suspect was an HVAC technician who had come to the home for a repair earlier that day. Even members of the British royal family have been targeted, with Prince William and Kate Middleton having a close call in October 2024.
As I wrap up this article, I’m left with a sense of unease and a nagging feeling that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The world seems to be spiraling out of control, and it’s hard to imagine a time when celebrities and their homes were truly safe.
Anyway, can’t wait to see how this gets worse.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, NBC Los Angeles, NBC News
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