From Virtual Concerts to Aspirational Self-Care Routines, Here's How Celebrities Are Self-Quarantining

Isabel Jones
·6 min read

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has rendered millions of Americans house-bound. Countless events have been canceled or postponed (film festivals, concerts, premieres), and production delays have been instituted for most projects (including The Bachelorette!). But, ironically, this is the time that we need entertainment the most.

Sensing this need, famous musicians are stepping up to give us live-streaming concerts from their homes. Coldplay’s Chris Martin started the trend on Monday, inviting anyone who “feels like chatting and listening to some music” to tune in on Coldplay’s Instagram.

John Legend followed suit, announcing to his fans that he’d be streaming a concert on Tuesday at 1pm PT. “Requests will be accepted,” he added, “and let me know which other artists I should pass the torch to.”

Chrissy Teigen noted that she’d also be there, “because I literally have no choice.”

Legend and Martin aren’t the only celebrities getting creative at home. Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne soothed our weary souls with this impressive Keeping Up with the Kardashian-themed TikTok.

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Mindy Kaling inspired us all to explore our hidden talents.

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When you’re overly confident in your piano skills

A post shared by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Mar 15, 2020 at 7:04pm PDT

Elizabeth Banks took self-care to an enviable level with a good friend she thankfully didn’t have to practice social distancing with: Tequila.

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Hot shower, cozy PJs, a hair mask, tequila and this mantra: Keep Calm. #cheers to #Saturday #socialdistancing #familyisolation #paloma #cocktail

A post shared by Elizabeth Banks (@elizabethbanks) on Mar 14, 2020 at 9:11pm PDT

Zoe Kravitz made us wish we had a giant dog to quarantine with.

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self(ie) quarantine. stay inside kids. one day at a time.

A post shared by Zoë Kravitz (@zoeisabellakravitz) on Mar 17, 2020 at 5:16am PDT

Amy Adams and Jennifer Garner (virtually) banded together for a good cause.

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Welcome to @SAVEWITHSTORIES (and please welcome my friend @amyadams to Instagram!)—a spot to watch your favorite celebrities read your favorite children’s books. We are galvanizing (without hair and makeup!!) as a community to support a new fund for a combined effort between @savethechildren and Share Our Strength’s @nokidhungry (and thank you to our founding publisher, @scholasticinc ♥️). . THIRTY MILLION CHILDREN in the United States rely on school for food. School closures will hit vulnerable communities hard and #SaveTheChildren and #NoKidHungry are on the ground and ready to serve. They just need our help! . These funds will help us make sure that families know how to find meals when schools are closed, support mobile meal trucks, food banks and other community feeding programs, provide educational toys, books and worksheets, and support out-of-school-time programs to help kids make up for lost time in the classroom. . If you can manage a one time gift of $10, please text SAVE to 20222. If another amount would work better for you, please visit our website—link in bio. There is no maximum and there is no minimum—together we will rise and together we can help. . Thank you and stay safe. XX #SAVEWITHSTORIES

A post shared by Jennifer Garner (@jennifer.garner) on Mar 16, 2020 at 9:53am PDT

Eva Mendes made “all dressed up with nowhere to go” aspirational.

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What? This thing? Where am I wearing this to? Well to take out the trash but of course. Oh, you wanna see a video of me doing that? Ok. Aight. Lemme see what I can do.⠀ ⠀ Meanwhile link in bio if you care 💛

A post shared by Eva Mendes (@evamendes) on Mar 16, 2020 at 11:35am PDT

A global pandemic can't curb Mariah Carey's flair for all things festive.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody!! Stay home & stay safe!! 💚☘️ #fliptheswitch

A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on Mar 17, 2020 at 8:43am PDT

Marc Jacobs stocked up on green juice.

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Alone together. @lovethatlady @pressedjuicery #greenjuice #greens1 #washyourhands #spreadlove

A post shared by Marc Jacobs (@themarcjacobs) on Mar 17, 2020 at 5:46pm PDT

The Biebers learned some moves.

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A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Mar 17, 2020 at 7:39pm PDT

Gwyneth Paltrow is advising followers to take on creative tasks, like taking the opportunity to "write a book, learn an instrument or a language or learn to code online, draw or paint." She took to Instagram with a photo of herself clad in protective gear and a mask while heading to the farmer's market.

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@bradfalchuk and I were grateful to learn our local farmers market was open this morning; we walked there (keeping lots of distance) and donned masks and gloves once we got nearer to the market, only taking them off when we were almost home and there were no other pedestrians in close proximity. Yesterday I heard tales of crowded hiking trails and parks. Although we are all on a learning curve and aren’t always perfect as we figure out this temporary new normal, we must take the orders seriously and not abuse the freedoms we still have; grocery store and essential errand runs, bike rides or walks (being disciplined about correct protocol). It’s not the time for denial. We must take this seriously and shelter in place. It’s time for nesting, reading, cleaning out closets, doing something you’ve always wanted to do (write a book, learn an instrument or a language or learn to code online, draw or paint) going through photos, cooking, and reconnecting on a deeper level with the people you love. I find hope in the generosity, love, protection and care I see and feel through out our country everyday and my heart goes out to everyone directly affected or simply in fear. We will get through and I bet you our humanity will shine like never before ❤️

A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:44pm PDT

We’ll get by with a little help from our (famous) friends.

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