‘The pandemic has been humbling’: Rihanna confesses she has sought ‘pure escapism’ in reality TV, exercise and cooking after seeing the ‘horrendous effects’ of COVID-19
Like most of the world, she has been languishing in lockdown.
And in regards to the coronavirus crisis, Rihanna has admitted she has been ‘humbled’ by the pandemic and has sought escapism in simple places – such as watching reality TV shows, cooking and exercising.
The Rude Boy hitmaker, 32, spoke to Women’s Health UK about how she has coped, saying: ”It’s been humbling, too. It’s has affected so many people in horrendous ways – it’s reminded me that it’s important to appreciate the little things in life.’
Shock: Rihanna has admitted she has been ‘humbled’ by the pandemic and has sought escapism in simple places – such as watching reality TV shows, cooking and exercising
As coronavirus has ravaged the world over the past year, Rihanna admitted that like so many other people, she was determined to escape.
She revealed her method, saying: ”I’ve never made a secret of my love for reality TV and, during lockdown, I’ve been rewatching Vanderpump Rules…
‘I honestly can’t get enough of it. When watching reality TV, I can lie on my couch and switch my mind off from that’s going on. It’s my thing – and it’s pure escapism.’
On the pandemic, she said: ”I’ve enjoyed doing the little things I wouldn’t normally have time to do, like cooking, going for a walk and riding my bike…
Touching: The Rude Boy hitmaker, 32, spoke to Women’s Health UK about how she has coped, saying: ”It’s been humbling, too. It’s has affected so many people in horrendous ways’
‘It’s been humbling, too. [The pandemic] has affected so many people in horrendous ways – it’s reminded me that it’s important to appreciate the little things in life.’
Like so many, Rihanna admitted she can be hard on herself, but she reiterated the importance of self-care, explaining: ”I’m someone who likes to feel in control and last year was tough in that, like so many of us, I felt like that wasn’t the case…
‘That’s why it’s so important to be kind to yourself. A pamper evening, a chilled night where you order in your favourite food – whatever makes you feel good. For me, that’s a movie night and ice cream.’
Red hot: Describing her usual diet, Rihanna went on: ‘I like to mix it up, but breakfast is usually eggs on toast with a side of berries’
Describing her usual diet, Rihanna went on: ‘I like to mix it up, but breakfast is usually eggs on toast with a side of berries…
My Barbadian roots are very important to me and I love the island’s cuisine, so lunch is often spicy seasoned chicken with salad and dinner is fresh fish with rice…
‘I like to eat healthily and I do – but at the same time I don’t deprive myself; if I want a cheeseburger, I’ll have one.’
Read the full Rihanna interview in the March issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale from 3rd February 2021, also available as a digital edition.