We live in a country of individualists who hate being told what to do. We’re also in the middle of a health crisis that can only be eased by people doing what they’re told and avoiding infecting each other with COVID-19 by staying home and social distancing.
Some people can’t stay home because they need to work. Others are defiantly refusing to stay home because…reasons. Getting sick to own the libs? Showing they’re a free thinker by going into respiratory failure? Proving they’re strong by infecting their parents? Everyone has an agenda.
While these folks might love thumbing their nose at government and Center for Disease Control recommendations, many of them could potentially be convinced by a celebrity to do the right thing and practice social distancing. So we must give a shout out to the celebrities telling folks to do just that.
A number of big stars have taken to social media to tell their fans to give hospitals a fighting chance so they don’t overwhelm medical personnel trying to save lives with limited resources. These are the people encouraging others to do the right thing, and we salute them.
1. Barack Obama
Watch this. It shows why we should all do the right thing and stay home to the fullest extent possible. All of us can help slow the spread of the virus, protecting the elderly, the vulnerable, and each other. https://t.co/FgffQrMVB7
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 15, 2020
2. Taylor Swift
3. Miley Cyrus
Be thoughtful. Respectful. Compassionate. HUMAN. while preparing for social distancing…. NO ONE needs every soup in the store, The more we hoard the more expensive and sparse necessities will become, leaving many without essentials. This is a great time to practice restraint… pic.twitter.com/LfLflFfG8c
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) March 15, 2020
4. Ariana Grande
like your hip hop yoga class can fucking wait i promise
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) March 15, 2020
yes. for sure. i am just asking the people that have the privilege of cancelled work to practice social distancing instead of deliberately making selfish choices that put others in danger.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) March 15, 2020
5. Lady Gaga
“So I talked to some doctors and scientists. It’s not the easiest for everyone right now but the kindest/healthiest thing we can do is self-quarantine and not hang out with people over 65 and in large groups. I wish I could see my parents and grandmas right now but it’s much safer to not so I don’t get them sick in case I have it. I’m hanging at home with my dogs. I love you world, we’ll all get through this. Trust me, I talked to God —she said we’re gonna be ok.”
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6. Jennifer Lopez
I’m home, hoping you’re all safe. Here is a little something to maybe brighten your day… I’m so proud to launch my new footwear collection, available now at @dsw_us! 👠✨ https://t.co/4E1VFQbC2v#JLOJenniferLopez #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/y6dbDGnxS5
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) March 16, 2020
7. Noah Centineo
I will be staying home indefinitely with exception to a grocery store run once a week.
If school is canceled and ur home.
If you can work from home.
If you live in yo momma’s basement at home.
If you are privileged enough to be able to stay home.Join the #StayAtHomeChallenge
— Noah (@noahcent) March 14, 2020
8. Emmy Rossum
Don’t “go to brunch” today people. Stay home and cook if you care about anyone on this planet.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) March 15, 2020
9. Kumail Nanjiani
These tweets are from Italy 2 weeks ago. 10 days later, the entire country was in lockdown. We are on the exact same path.
We can learn from Italy’s mistake.
If we stay home & away from crowds/bars/restaurants, we can lessen the damage. #FlattenTheCurve https://t.co/dmZvub82yD— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) March 15, 2020
10. Kerry Washington
#PopcornLoversDay Grab the popcorn, stay home (if you can), do something that brings you joy, and try to be safe! pic.twitter.com/WknCIzZKAO
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) March 13, 2020