‘The pandemic has been humiliating’: Rihanna admits she called for ‘pure escapism’ in TV, exercise and cooking after seeing the ‘horrible effects’ of COVID-19
Like most of the world, she has been languishing in a lock down.
And in terms of coronavirus crisis, Rihanna has admitted that she has been ‘humble’ with the pandemic and has found escape in simple places – such as watching TV shows for- really, cooking and exercise.
Hit player Rude Boy, 32, spoke to Women’s Health UK about how she has coped, saying: ” He’s been humble too. It has affected so many people in so many ways – it reminded me of the importance of appreciating the little things in life. ‘
Shock: Rihanna has admitted that she has been ‘humble’ with the pandemic and has found escape in simple places – such as watching real TV shows, cooking and exercising
With coronavirus having ravaged the world over the past year, Rihanna admitted that she, like so many others, was determined to escape.
She revealed her approach, saying: ” I’ve never made a secret of my love for reality TV and, in lockdown, I’ve been reversing Vanderpump ‘s Rules. ..
‘I honestly can’t get enough of it. When I actually watch TV, I can lie on the bed and turn my mind from going. It’s what I am – and it’s a real escapism. ‘
On the pandemic, she said: ” I’ve enjoyed doing the little things I don’t usually do, like cooking, going for a walk and cycling …
Touching: Hit player Rude Boy, 32, spoke to Women Health UK about how she has coped, saying: ” He has been humble too. It has affected so many people in so many ways’
‘He’s been humble, too. [The pandemic] has affected so many people in so many ways – it reminded me of the importance of valuing the little things in life. ‘
Like so many, Rihanna admitted that she can be tough on herself, but reiterated the importance of self-care, explaining: ” I’m someone who loves to feel in control and last year was sad there, like so many of us, I felt like that wasn’t true …
‘That’s why it’s so important to be kind to yourself. Pamper afternoon, a chilly night where you order in your favorite food – whatever makes you feel good. For me, that ‘s a movie and ice cream night. ‘
Hot red: Describing her usual diet, Rihanna went on: ‘I like to mix it up, but breakfast is usually an egg toast with a berry side’
Describing her normal diet, Rihanna went on: ‘I like to mix it up, but a breakfast with a berry-side toast is usually eggs …
My Barbadian roots are very important to me and I love island food, so lunch is often spicy chicken with salad and dinner is fresh fish with rice …
‘I like to eat healthy and I do – but at the same time I don’t leave myself alone; if i want a cheeseburger, i will have one. ‘
Read Rihanna’s full interview in the March issue of Women’s Health UK, sold from 3 February 2021, also available as a digital edition.