Kristin Cavallari and her family have finally returned to the US after being called out by fans for her ‘tone deaf’ posts while holidaying in the Bahamas amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
The Hills star, 33, and her husband Jay Cutler, 36, have repeatedly come under fire over the last 22 days as they shared idyllic photos from their luxury getaway – despite being urged to return home by her followers and the Bahamas NOT restricting travel off the island.
A viral Twitter thread compiled by TV writer Claire Downs shows how Kristin and the NFL star, who were accompanied by her hair stylist Justin Anderson, seemingly flouted guidance from the World Health Organization.
Homecoming: Kristin Cavallari and her family have finally returned to the US after being called out by fans for her ‘tone deaf’ posts while holidaying in the Bahamas amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The star is pictured with her hair stylist, Justin Anderson, who joined them on the trip
Criticism: The Hills star, 33, and her husband Jay Cutler have repeatedly come under fire over the last 22 days as they shared idyllic photos from their luxury getaway – despite being urged to return home by her followers and the Bahamas NOT restricting travel out of the island
During their three-week break, the Bahamas imposed a curfew, closed essential businesses and banned incoming visitors.
The controversial quarantine in paradise is now over since Justin has updated his followers they’ve ‘made it home’.
He shared some videos of himself drinking rosé as he jokes they’re ‘magicians’ for getting off the island – while a news report about the escalating toll of the COVID-19 virus plays in the background.
On March 15, Kristin first sparked outrage when she uploaded a bikini picture of herself in paradise with Austin – two days after a national emergency was declared in the US.
The reality star’s followers were furious, hitting back at her ‘insensitive posts’.
‘GO HOME. FLATTEN THE CURVE. Privileged millionaire germs are still germs’, one posted. ‘Seriously? You know what’s happening in the world?’, another commented.
Austin took to his own account, sharing the same image alongside a caption saying they were ‘social distancing’ just like everyone else.
Causing a stir: On March 17, Kristin shared a swimsuit snap of herself sitting on the beach, captioned, ‘social distancing’
Faux pas: This was again met with cries of ‘tone deaf’ and ‘privilege’ from her followers on the image-sharing platform
Speaking out: Austin took to his own account, insisting they were ‘social distancing’ just like everyone else
‘you go to work- people judge. you social distance- people judge. just wash your hands, keep your space, and use this time to be positive and take care of your loved ones’, he wrote.
On March 17, Kristin shared a swimsuit snap of herself sitting on the beach, captioned, ‘social distancing’.
This was again met with cries of ‘tone deaf’ and ‘privilege’ from her followers on the image-sharing platform.
The same day Justin uploaded a snap of himself living it up on the beach with Kristin, her husband Jay and his own fiancé Scoot, claiming they were ‘stuck on an empty island and forced to quarantine’.
He wrote: ‘being stuck on an empty island and forced to quarantine could be worse. thankful for my wolf pack during these scary times.
Group getaway: The same day Justin uploaded a snap of himself living it up on the beach with Kristin, her husband Jay (top right) and his own fiancé Scoot (top centre), claiming they were ‘stuck on an empty island and forced to quarantine’
Reaction: He also hit back in the comments when someone queried why he was travelling at a time like this – reiterating they were ‘stuck’. The Bahamas had yet to restrict travel in and out of the country, however
‘this is where we are, this is us staying positive. we couldn’t be social here if we tried
‘i am afraid of what we will go home to when they let us back into the states hope you’re all staying safe where ever you happen to be’.
He also hit back in the comments when someone queried why he was travelling at a time like this – reiterating they were ‘stuck’.
The Bahamas had yet to restrict travel in and out of the country, however.
A ban on international travel to the Bahamas came into effect on March 24 after the first five cases were reported on the island – but tourists would still have been able to leave the island as outgoing flights were permitted.
‘The thing that matters most’: On March 19, Kristin uploaded an image of herself with her children – sons Camden, seven, Jaxon, five, and daughter Saylor, four – on the beach
On March 19, Kristin uploaded an image of herself with her children – sons Camden, seven, Jaxon, five, and daughter Saylor, four – on the beach.
The group went quiet for a few days, then on March 26, Kristin caused further outrage among her fans, many of whom declared they were ‘unfollowing’ her, when she began plugging her brands on Instagram.
With urgency, she penned: ‘*PLEASE READ** I’ve spent years building this family of followers on Instagram and now more than ever I’m having trouble reaching all of you when I need to most.
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‘And most importantly YOU WILL NEVER MISS IT. All you have to do is click the link in my bio to sign up now!! I promise to deliver incredible content you won’t find anywhere else ever. First looks into new projects, my favorite recipes, products, lifestyle tips and more. Tag a friend you know who won’t want to miss out! xo’.
With urgency, she penned: ‘*PLEASE READ** I’ve spent years building this family of followers on Instagram and now more than ever I’m having trouble reaching all of you when I need to most’
Furious: Kristin caused further outrage among her fans, many of whom declared they were ‘unfollowing’ her, when she began plugging her brands on Instagram
Another former fan penned: ‘TONE DEAF!!!!! I hope people choose to make life easier on your worries of producing great content and just unfollow’
Cheers! Justin and Kristin kept their followers updated with their quarantine posts, sharing a number of selfies and Instagram Stories from their ‘social-distancing’ trips to town
‘Home is not as safe as here’: He also replied to a series of concerned questions from fans, explaining why they were not returning to the US
Incensed, her followers were surprised she had yet to address the global health crisis, instead pushing her own projects alongside another beach picture.
‘You seem completely out of touch with what is going on in the world right now. You are just worried about selling your products’, one wrote.
Another former fan penned: ‘TONE DEAF!!!!! I hope people choose to make life easier on your worries of producing great content and just unfollow.’
‘What does she do that she thinks anyone needs to know immediately? The narcissism is amazing. This pandemic has shown how completely out of touch celebrities are’, a third shared.
On March 26, Kristin uploaded another post plugging her fashion companies, explaining that her businesses were also suffering during this financially uncertain period.
‘Thank you to everyone for their continued support during this uncertain time. To show our appreciation, we’re offering 20% off everything at both @uncommonjames and @littlejamesclothing .
‘We’re gonna get through this and come out on the other side stronger. We’re in this together!’
On March 27, Justin shared a picture of the foursome on the beach, drinking beer.
He enthused: ‘i meannnn let’s get real for a second- spending FOURTEEN days not spending time with anyone else is nuts, but we’ve done it. AND i still love each of them. that’s pretty solid.
‘The family that quarantines together, stays together… stay tuned ya filthy animals!’
He also replied to a series of concerned questions from fans, explaining why they were not returning to the US.
Branding the Bahamas ‘safe’ compared to the States, the hair stylist explained why they were choosing to stay there.
‘No excuses’: On April 2, Justin and Kristin shared a fun workout video of themselves on the tennis court
One angry fan retorted: ‘Plenty of excuses! 95% of Americans are just trying to survive!’
On April 2, he and Kristin shared a fun workout video of themselves on the tennis court.
‘No excuses | workout by @risemovement – check it out on his Instagram page/IGTV’, she shared alongside the lighthearted video.
‘Plenty of excuses! 95% of Americans are just trying to survive! Show a little compassion instead of showing off and belittling people that don’t have your wealth or privilege! And I LIKE you! But get real!!!’, one commented.
On April 4, the US government urged all citizens ‘who need to return to the United States should arrange to do so immediately using any remaining available commercial means, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period of time’.
Kristin – presumably amid trying to find emergency flights off the island – shared s cute family beach picture, leading fans to speculate what was going on.
Trouble in paradise: On April 4, the US government urged all citizens ‘who need to return to the United States should arrange to do so immediately using any remaining available commercial means, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period of time’
On April 5, Justin revealed the pair were the only people on the beach working out.
On April 5, Justin revealed the pair were the only people on the beach working out.
He posted: ‘the cavallari is my bestie for many reasons, but one of the superficial reasons is her love for getting a workout in before an isolation beach day. love you
‘do you die for our corona workout location today? not a person in sight. we haven’t left each other’s side in over three weeks and we still gigglin and jokin and playin and sweatin- dats love’.
Finally on April 6, Justin revealed they had made it off the island, admitting it felt ‘weird’ to be back to reality.
Kristin and Jay are yet to confirm they have returned to their home in Nashville, where they will have to quarantine for 14 days following their international travel.
MailOnline has contacted Kristin’s representatives for comment.
Back in the USA: Finally on April 6, Justin revealed they had made it off the island, admitting it felt ‘weird’ to be back to reality
Quarantined: Kristin and Jay are yet to confirm they have returned to their home in Nashville, where they will have to quarantine for 14 days following their international travel