Comedian and actor Billy Crystal says a devastating year has shaken his faith. In a CBS interview, he describes losing his Pacific Palisades home to wildfire and the death of longtime friend Rob Reiner, saying the experiences have changed how he relates to God.
Crystal’s comments, reported by multiple outlets, include that he no longer talks to or trusts God. While the details of how outlets frame the remarks differ—some emphasize the abandonment of prayer or trust, others focus on the two losses and their emotional impact—the core account is consistent: the wildfire destruction of his longtime home and the death of Reiner leave Crystal saying he no longer has the same confidence in God as before.
