Hollywood Under Siege: Tracee Ellis Ross’s LA Home Targeted in Latest Celebrity Burglary

As a journalistic expert providing a well-researched, analytical take with key insights and data, I’m Zoe Bennett, and I’m here to break down the latest celebrity burglary trend that’s got everyone talking. The alarming truth is that no one is immune to crime, not even Hollywood’s elite. The latest victim? None other than Tracee Ellis Ross, whose Los Angeles home was targeted in a brazen burglary attempt.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, thieves shattered a rear glass door at Ross’s residence, making off with over $100,000 worth of jewelry and handbags. The LAPD reported that three intruders broke in through the glass door, while Ross was out of town. This incident is just the latest in a string of high-profile burglaries that have left celebrities and law enforcement alike scrambling for answers.

This wave of celebrity break-ins is nothing new. From Lionel Richie to Brad Pitt, stars’ private lives have been targeted for years. In 2024, Goldie Hawn revealed that the home she shares with Kurt Russell, her partner of over 40 years, was broken into twice in the span of four months. The incidents inspired her to get a guard, especially for when she’s by herself. “What if we couldn’t live in LA, where would we live? We both decided, I think it’s Palm Desert.… It’s so safe,” Hawn said on the SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa.” “It’s just ’cause L.A. is terrible. I mean, we were robbed once.”

Another Hollywood actress, Rachel Bilson, was a victim of the infamous Bling Ring five different times between 2008 and 2009. “I remember at the time, it was pretty jarring, you know, and a lot of stuff was taken,” Bilson told Fox News Digital in 2024. “And being in my youth, it was probably harder to swallow.” Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, and Audrina Patridge were other targets of the group, which stole a total of $3 million from various celebrities’ homes.

The perpetrators, who were 18 and 19 years old when the crimes occurred, received prison sentences of varying lengths, probation, and community service. It’s clear that these crimes are not just random acts of thievery, but a calculated attempt to exploit the wealth and fame of Hollywood’s elite.

Last month, the Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed that officers arrested a 38-year-old man on Aug. 23 near Wilshire Boulevard and Beverly Glen Boulevard on suspicion of residential burglary. Multiple media outlets reported that the property belongs to Lionel Richie. A spokesperson from the Beverly Hills Police Department stated that officers responded to a call around midnight on Aug. 22 about a residential burglary. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was arrested a few blocks away from the home. According to TMZ, Richie was home at the time of the incident, and his home’s security system was triggered, scaring off the burglar.

In June, Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was allegedly “ransacked.” The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that four individuals were taken into custody in connection with a burglary on the 2300 block of North Edgemont Street. Multiple media outlets reported that the property belongs to Pitt, who purchased the home in 2023. A spokesperson from the Los Angeles Police Department stated that officers from the Northeast division responded to a call in the 2300 block of Edgemont Street at around 10:30 p.m. on June 25. According to the report, three individuals allegedly scaled a fence, entered the yard, and broke in through a front door.

As the list of celebrity victims continues to grow, it’s clear that this is more than just a string of random burglaries. It’s a disturbing trend that highlights the vulnerability of even the most powerful and famous individuals. The question on everyone’s mind is: what’s next? Will these crimes continue to escalate, or will law enforcement finally catch up with the perpetrators?

That wraps up today’s analysis. Stay informed, stay critical, and follow the facts.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, NBC4 Investigates, Fox News Digital, SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa,” TMZ, The Real Deal
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