Garcelle Beauvais Breaks Silence on Shocking Swatting at L.A. Home

Actress and television personality Garcelle Beauvais is speaking out after her Los Angeles–area home was surrounded by police in a shocking “swatting” incident over the weekend, the second hoax emergency call she has endured in just six months. According to law-enforcement reports, officers responded to a 911 claim that an armed man—allegedly Beauvais’ ex-partner—was inside the house on Saturday evening. Responding units quickly cleared the property and confirmed there was no threat, but not before neighbors witnessed a large police presence and helicopters circling overhead. In a statement shared on social media, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star expressed gratitude that neither she nor her teenage twin sons were home at the time. “I’m relieved my family is safe, but this was terrifying,” Beauvais wrote, calling the fake report “a reckless abuse of our emergency system.” She urged authorities to “hold the caller accountable so this doesn’t keep happening to anyone.” LAPD confirmed an investigation is underway and noted that swatting hoaxes can carry felony charges and steep restitution costs for wasted resources. Saturday’s scare mirrors a similar incident last August when another anonymous caller claimed there was a hostage situation at her address. Beauvais, 59, previously told fans that the repeated attacks have left her “on edge” and looking into additional security measures. Community leaders in the San Fernando Valley say celebrity swatting has surged this winter; LAPD has recorded more than two dozen high-profile false alarms since December, stretching already thin first-responder staffing. Despite the disruption, Beauvais is keeping a full slate of projects on track. She recently wrapped filming on the romantic-comedy sequel “Tempted 2 Love,” slated for a spring streaming premiere, and appeared on “Good Morning America” this week to promote the film and discuss her upcoming memoir focused on resilience and motherhood. Fans can also catch her as a guest host on E!’s “Daily Pop” next month. Public-safety experts advise that if you suspect a swatting attempt, remain calm, comply with officers, and document all interactions for investigators. Anyone with information about Saturday’s false call can contact the LAPD Major Crimes Division. Key Takeaways for Readers: • Garcelle Beauvais’ LA home was swatted on Jan 27; no threat found. • Incident marks her second swatting in six months; police are investigating. • Beauvais continues career momentum with “Tempted 2 Love” and a forthcoming memoir. With “swatting” searches rising nationwide, Beauvais’ ordeal underscores how dangerous prank calls can escalate—making education, vigilance, and stricter penalties more urgent than ever.