48 Celebrities Cheering Us Up During Coronavirus Social Distancing
Celebrities are isolated too
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak has seen cities and countries across the world enforce or recommend stringent self-isolating and quarantine measures in an attempt to combat the virus.
In the UK, all pubs, bars, gyms, restaurants and leisure facilities have been closed and people have had restrictions on circumstances for which they can leave the house. Similar policies have been enacted in countries affected by Covid-19 around the world.
These guidances have no exemptions, including the rich and famous - who have been keeping fans updated on their self-isolation tactics.
It goes without saying that wealth and fame make self-isolating is a lot easier. They are not medical or retail staff who are required to travel to work each day or affected by a loss of income as a result of companies closing down. Many celebrities have become aware of their privilege, so are using their platforms to encourage followers to practise social distancing and share how they are helping to fight against the disease.
Here are a selection of some you may have missed.
Brad Pitt and others share wellwishes for graduates
For many high school and college graduates across the world, this time is very weird and understandably disappointing. After years of hard work, they face graduating into an uncertain world with none of the usual ceremonial traditions like a graduation ceremony, enjoying the end of class with friends or even sitting exams.
So several celebrities have got involved to wish the class of 2020 good luck and root for them. The latest is Brad Pitt, who delivered a special message to grads of Missouri State University, the state the 56-year-old grew up in.
In a video message, the recent Oscar winner introduced himself by saying: 'Hi everyone, Brad here from quarantine.'
He continued: 'It must be very strange doing this in these trying times, but we're rooting for you, our money is on you to make this world a better place and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. You did it. You made it, enjoy, congrats again and think big.'
Other celebrities took part in an celebration over the weekend to congratulate students including Cardi B, Lebron James, Matthew McConoughey and even former president Barack Obama.
Eva Mendes
The Hitch actor has been sharing what she's been getting up to during weeks of quarantining with her two young children for several weeks... and the most recent result is a brand new makeover.
'They've won', Mendes captioned the post, suggesting the actor's two daughters Esmerelda and Amada which she shares with partner Ryan Gosling had been let loose with some pens and make-up to their mother's face.
In all honesty, we're kind of into the electric blue eyeshadow.
Beyoncé
After blessing fans with two surprise appearances during recent fundraising performances, Beyoncé has now donated $6 million ($4.9m) to Coronavirus relief efforts.
The singer teamed up with Twitter founder Jack Dorsey for his #startsmall initiative where some of the donation will go to the National Alliance for Mental Illness - providing mental health and wellbeing support to people in the singer's hometown Houston as well as New York City, New Orleans and Detroit - as well as donating to community organisations.
Through her charitable organisation BeyGood, the singer announced donations to local organisations working on the ground to provide practical support to some of the 'hardest hit areas' as 'communities of colour are suffering by epic proportions due to the Covid-19 pandemic'.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher
Over the weekend, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher announced their latest venture: Quarantine Wine. The couple have launched a wine, with brand Nocking Point, which will see 100% profits donated to Covid-19 relief organisations.
Announcing the news in a rare joint video on Instagram and Twitter, Kutcher began: 'These unprecedented times call for more...'
'Drinking,' Kunis quickly chimed in.
The wine bottle - designed by Kunis - includes a blank label where you can fill in who you are toasting your bottle of wine to - be it loved ones you miss, medical staff or other front line workers or even just yourself because you deserve it.
The couple ended their video appropriately with a toast
Sophie Turner And Joe Jonas
When you've already cooked, assembled flat packs and conducted interviews via video call, what else is left to do than give your other half a makeover?
That's what Sophie Turner resorted to with her husband Joe Jonas, who she gave a stunning purple eyeshadow and blushed and highlighted contoured cheek look to.
Captured by Pop Crave, the Survivor actor was clearly pleased with her job, captioning the Instagram Story post: 'He finally let me do his make-up. That highlight.'
That highlight though.
George and Amal Clooney
According to Deadline, the Clooneys have donated just over $1 million to various causes including supporting actors and creatives, the Lebanese Food Bank, the Lomabardo Italy region and the NHS.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Celebrating a birthday during social distancing is definitely a different experience to normal and Gwyneth Paltrow is one of many trying to make the experience still fun and meaningful even if a party can't be thrown.
To celebrate she and Chris Martin's son Moses' 14th birthday, the actor organised a socially distant parade of cars driving through their driveway with their friends leaning out of windows to wish Moses a happy birthday.
Olivia Wilde and co.
The Booksmart director enlited a whole host of famous faces who have portrayed medical professionals on screen to thank the real doctors and nurses for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wilde, who played Dr Remy Hadley in House, was joined by Sandra Oh and Patrick Dempsey from Grey's Anatomy, the Scrubs cast, Jennifer Garner who played a doctor in the Dallas Buyers Club and more with the video encouraging donations to provide support and supplies for frontline health workers.
Britney Spears
The singer approved of a change in the lyrics to her song 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' to promote socially distancing.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has taken part in NHS volunteering efforts by calling an elderly woman self-isolating and 'checking in' to ensure she was ok.
The Duchess had previously been self-isolating after her husband Prince Charles tested positive for Covid-19. He has since released a video message saying he is on the mend.
Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston has shared her reaction to her BFF and Friends co-star Courteney Cox’s latest TikTok challenge.
Over the weekend, Cox took part in the ‘Savage’ dance TikTok Challenge, sharing two versions of herself: one of her with a baby face filter and another in which she looks like a man.
‘Dealer’s choice,’ she captioned the post on Instagram.
In response to the post, Aniston commented: ‘I. Am. DYING—with laughing.’
Celebrities including Goldie Hawn, Derek Blasberg and Allison Janney also commented on the post.
Victoria Beckham dyes sons' hair
Days after David Beckham revealed on Instagram that he had shaved off his hair, it was then Victoria Beckham's turn to show off her hair stylist skills.
On Sunday April 5, the fashion designer shared photos on her Instagram Stories of her dyeing her youngest sons Cruz and Romeo's hair yellow and pink, respectively.
The family later enjoyed tie-dyeing T-shirts and had a popcorn-filled movie night.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson has taken a leaf out of Will Ferrell’s book and updated his hand washing routine with his daughter Tia during Covid-19.
Sharing his ‘sheltering at home, pre daddy’s shower ritual’ on Instagram, the 47-year-old showed his hand-washing technique with his daughter, revealing that the little tot demands he sings the rap portion of his song ‘You’re Welcome’ from the hit Disney film Moana.
'We realized a few weeks ago that the rap portion of the song is perfect timing when getting your little ones to have fun washing their hands,' Johnson added.
In the video, Tia interrupts he father’s chat to say: 'Give me the song.’
Dolly Parton
In addition to donating $1 million to a Nashville university's research efforts into a Coronavirus cure, the legendary country music singer is also starting to read bedtime stories for children, to relieve parents after a day of homeschooling.
Starting on Thursday (2nd April), 'Reading with Dolly' - hosted on Facebook by the 74 year old's Imagination Library' charity - Dolly will read children's books every Thursday evening (US time) for the next 10 weeks.
A statement on the organisation's website said the series 'will focus on comforting and reassuring children during the shelter-in-place mandates. Dolly hopes these videos will provide a welcomed distraction during a time of unrest and also inspire a love of reading and books in the hearts of the children who see them.'
Taylor Swift
Rolling Stone magazine reports that Taylor Swift’s publicist recently contacted Grimey's New & Preloved Music in Nashville explaining that the singer was offering to pay the salaries and healthcare costs for staff during the next three months.
Last month, vintage record store was forced to close its doors when the city's mayor issued a ‘state at home’ order.
Grimey’s co-owner Doyle Davis told the publication: ‘We were very surprised, and I would have to say amazed, that Taylor Swift reached out to us through her publicist to offer some relief during the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘I didn’t even know we were on her radar, but she really stepped up to help after the recent tornadoes that struck Nashville and middle Tennessee, and now she’s trying to help a beloved small business in her city.’
Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds
After initially donating $1 million to American and Canadian foodbanks, the couple pledged a further $400,000 to hospitals in New York - the worst affected American state in the Covid-19 outbreak.
According to E!, the couple donated $100,000 to four hospitals in their home city of NYC.
Additionally, Reynolds is donating 30% of all bottles of his gin brand, Aviation gin, to bartenders who have lost work during the Coronavirus crisis.
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin
Dakota Johnson has shown her fans exactly how she washes her hands at home during Covid-19.
In a video shared on actress Olivia Wilde's Instagram account, the 50 Shades of Grey star thanks the mother-of-two for asking her how she washes her hands and proceeds to clean 'them' at her kitchen sink.
'Dakota Johnson: Hand wash CHAMPION,' the actress captioned the video which sees Johnson's partner Chris Martin washing his hands to give the impression that they are, in fact, his girlfriend's. In the clip, the Coldplay frontman can't be seen on camera but we're pretty sure it's him given the 'A' tattoo on the person in question's left wrist. After all, the singer has the exact same inking.
In the clip, the actress washes 'her' hands thoroughly with a scrubbing brush and even washes her hair to give it a deep clean.
We could watch this video all day long.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake showed his fans how he and wife Jessica Biel are spending their days while they social distance during Covid-19.
On Wednesday, the singer shared a photograph of his wife walking through a mountain range surrounded by snow.
‘Out here social distancing with the fam and a lot of these [tree emojis],’ he captioned the snap. ‘I hope you guys are staying safe and healthy. We need to stick together and look out for each other during this crazy time.’
Timberblake added: ‘While there's a lot of chaos and confusion right now, there's also a lot of good and so many ways to help.’ The star highlighted the work of charities including Feeding America, The Red Cross and World Central Kitchen in his Instagram Stories.
Kendall Jenner
The model shared some previously unseen photos with her friends including Gigi Hadid, Tyler the Creator and Yung Taco to hammer home the message that socially distancing yourself from your friends now will likely mean you can get to see them sooner.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi was another model to show old snaps, featuring boyfriend Zayn Malik, relaxing with a face mask and being outside with her horses.
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