Social Isolation

WE ALMOST DIDN’T RECOGNIZE KATIE HOLMES

Apparently the seemingly endless social isolation we are suffering due to the pandemic is really GETTING TO Katie Holmes! Has she GIVEN UP on putting on a cute outfit and going out? It’s a fact that fashion standards are going into the dumpster since celebrities can hide behind masks and walk the streets unrecognized. Katie Holmes usually exits her Soho apartment with swinging hair and a snappy outfit. Today she looks like she doesn’t care. Her drab unflattering skirt and sweatshirt just scream “I give up!” And she’s not the only one…

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HAPPIEST PANDEMIC COUPLE: BEN AND ANA

For months we have seen photos of Ben Affleck and his girlfriend Ana de Armas walking their dogs together every morning and afternoon like clockwork. Sometimes one of them would be walking both their dogs. Most surprisingly, despite doing the same thing day after day, they didn’t get tired of it- or each other. They seem just as infatuated with each other as they were back in March. It’s certain that social isolation didn’t break up THIS relationship. All the grey is even out of Ben’s hair and beard!

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HUGH JACKMAN IS LEARNING A LOT ABOUT HIS KIDS

The only redeeming feature about pandemic isolation for Hugh Jackman is the fact that he is getting to know his (adopted) kids a lot better. But he IS worried about their education – his son Oscar, 19, just started college. Hugh is also wondering if New York is a safe place for his family to live. When Oscar expressed a desire to meet his biological family about a year ago, Hugh arranged a visit to Iowa. Oscar’s father was unknown and his mother died, but he met his two sisters and aunt, and seemed very happy about it. Having Wolverine for a father has its advantages.

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LENA DUNHAM IS IN AN L.A. KINDA MOOD

Writer/director Lena Dunham wished herself a happy 34th birthday on Instagram, featuring this uncharacteristic photo of herself coyly sunbathing by the pool. Girls creator Lena has been social isolating with her roommate in Los Angeles (we’re guessing Silver Lake.) The New York hipster split with her music producer boyfriend Jack Antonoff in 2017, and has an apartment in the village, but has been staying in LA. Seems like outspoken Lena is always apologizing for her “insensitive” comments, but she’s often right on the money. Not so sure about those tattoos though…

IS OPRAH TAKING ISOLATION TOO FAR?

Okay, we can understand Oprah being extremely careful and isolating her boyfriend Stedman Graham to the guesthouse for two weeks after his European trip. After all, Oprah has been sick with pneumonia recently and still has discomfort. But we have to seriously question her decision to isolate her cocker spaniel Sadie after a trip to the vet. Wouldn’t a sudsy bath have been ENOUGH to clean up the poor pup? There are no known cases of a human catching Covid-19 from a pet. (Most people would rather isolate their spouse than the family dog!) Oprah is setting a weird precedent – at least we can assume Sadie is being waited on hand and foot by Oprah’s employees.

WILL FERRELL COULD BE EITHER A FUN OR ANNOYING ISOLATION PARTNER

Having Will Ferrell for a father MUST relieve some of the boredom of social isolation these days. Will took his wife Viveca and his two youngest sons, Axel, 10, and Mattias, 13, plus the family dogs, for a walk today. They all had the required masks and Will wore a Navarro Cheer sweatshirt- promoting a Netflix series about the Navarro Community College Cheer Squad. Will probably has a soft spot for cheerleaders because HE often played one on Saturday Night Live back in the 90’s in skits with Cheri Oteri…

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KANYE WEST IS ISOLATING ALONE IN HIS OFFICE- WHAT’S UP?

Kanye West has either been driven crazy by his family in isolation together or he is inspired like never before. For the past week, Kanye has been leaving home early in the morning to head out to the massive building where his fashion offices are located. The huge parking lot is empty except for Kanye’s Lamborghini and his bodyguards’ car. At lunchtime the guards run out to a nearby McDonald’s and bring food back for their boss. Is isolation with his rambunctious family more than Kanye can bear? Or is he simply overflowing with design ideas?

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NO WORRIES FOR BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN

Brian Austin Green and his wife Megan Fox have some odd ideas about social isolation. In the past week, Megan and Brian were seen taking their three kids, Noah, 7, Bodhi, 6, and Journey, 3, to the supermarket AND to a carry-out restaurant – all the family outings were without any gloves or masks. Yesterday Brian met a friend for coffee at Vintage Market in Malibu – again without any protection.

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VITO SCHNABEL STRIKES AGAIN

He calls himself an art dealer but New Yorkers consider Vito Schnabel, 33, to be more of a Casanova. He is, of course, the son of artist Julian Schnabel– a name that opens many doors. Through the years, Vito’s name has opened the doors of many beautiful actresses and models, including Amber Heard, Demi Moore, and Heidi Klum. Recently he’s been seen with Bradley Cooper’s ex Irina Shayk and his timing couldn’t be worse. Above, Irina and Vito are seen entering his apartment, ignoring social isolation rules. Not even the coronavirus can stop Vito Schnabel from starting a new romance…

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JENNIFER GARNER: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS

You can bet that Jennifer Garner has organized a full schedule of daily activities for her kids now that they are isolating at home. Certainly studying is first on the list every day – and it’s done under mom’s watchful eye. After the book work, exercise is a priority. Jennifer and the three kids either jog, walk, or bike ride together every day. In the evening they play games or watch movies together. They don’t see a lot of dad Ben Affleck, who lives close by, and when they do, he keeps his distance. Besides, Ben is quite busy with his new girlfriend Ana de Armas.

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