Stars — They’re Just Like Us!
They Start a Deep Clean — And Then Get Overwhelmed
“You know when you start cleaning and essentially tip out your life into piles, uncovering hiding places that didn’t need exposing all at the same time and it’s all too overwhelming and you’ve well and truly f—ed it … so … you mop?” Florence Pugh wrote via Instagram Stories over a video of herself scratching her chin and raising her eyebrows at the camera on January 2, 2025.
They Keep Tabs on Their Favorite Reality TV Couples
They Keep Tabs on Their Favorite Reality TV Couples
While Ariana Grande says she has faith that the couples on her favorite reality show, Love Is Blind, will stay together, she admitted in an interview with W magazine that she checks up on them sometimes. “I’ll go to Instagram and find these people and make sure they’re still together,” she said about the “fantastic” reality dating show in the January 2025 interview. “I need to know what’s happening.”
They Live for the Sun on Their Face!
When Nicole Kidman wants her best lighting, she looks to the sky. The Babygirl actress said she was “feeling thankful” as she posted an epic Instagram snap of herself basking in the warm glow of the sunlight while enjoying a hot beverage. Sometimes, the best photo filter is Mother Nature!
They Celebrate Pulling a Rare Card!
The luck of the draw! Emma Roberts was all smiles after she discovered a valuable Star Wars Galaxy sketch card in a Topps pack that she purchased at a Cards and Coffee collectibles store. The actress immediately protected her haul by putting the card into a hard plastic case — and then showed it off for the camera.
They Embrace the ‘Soccer Mom’ Label!
Madonna traded the stage for the soccer field, cheering on her 12-year-old twin daughters, Estere and Stella, at their New York youth soccer club match. Bundled up in a puffer coat, scarf and sunglasses, she blended in (as much as the Queen of Pop can) with the other parents on the grass. “Most of my happiness comes from my children… spending time with my kids,” she shared. “To see them happy, to witness their growth, to watch them evolve and to find the things they love.” Soccer mom Madonna? She’s mothering, no notes.
They Goof Off in Photo Booths!
There’s just something about photo booths that unleashes everybody’s silly side. Case in point: Olivia Rodrigo and her pal singer Conan Gray served up an array of perky poses — and printed out the proof on a black-and-white strip. It was very retro — until the pics were uploaded to Instagram!
They Always Look for Insta Opportunities!
Jennifer Garner is consistently willing to go the extra smile. “Who wore it better?” asked the actress, polling her followers as she compared a photo of herself playfully putting apples over her eyes with a pic of Rango’s titular animated lizard. Perhaps because it was her own Instagram page, Garner, ahem, garnered 86 percent of the vote. Better luck next time, Rango!
They Celebrate ‘Unbirthdays’!
Lance Bass took inspiration from Alice in Wonderland when he had a tea party at a hotel in honor of his 3-year-old daughter Violet’s “very merry unbirthday.” As defined by the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit, an “unbirthday” refers to the 364 days a year that are not your birthday. It seems like Bass is in sync with any excuse to be a doting dad!
They Get Starstruck Around Movie Stars!
Despite being a bona fide star herself, Rosie Perez recently revealed that she was “very nervous” the first time she met Julia Roberts while presenting at the Tony Awards.
“I’m standing there [and] no one’s saying hi to me. There are all these A-listers and here comes Julia Roberts,” the White Men Can’t Jump actress revealed in a December 2024 interview with Story and Rain. “Julia Roberts walks in late with that big smile, that big personality, she’s very, very charming and very, very nice and she’s saying hello to everyone.”
She continued: “In my head, I thought, ‘She’s going to pass me over,’ but she comes over to me and says, ‘You’re Rosie Perez.’ I said, ‘Yes I’m Rosie Perez,’ and she goes, ‘Yes, you are,’ and she grabbed my hand. She will probably never remember this. She said, ‘Yes, you are,’ because she saw how nervous I was and that my hand was literally shaking. I smiled and said, ‘It’s nice to meet you,’ and she said, ‘It’s nice to see you again.’ That was the first time I’d heard [that] Hollywood phrase.”
They Dance With Dogs!
Spreading paws-itivity: “[Here’s] some serotonin for today: me and Mona,” said Kristen Bell, sharing a smooch with a pooch. “I adore dogs; I think they’re nature’s antidepressants,” explained the Nobody Wants This star. “I gravitate towards dogs so much, because they’re nonverbal, and sometimes I can’t always find the words.” This pic is worth a thousand!
They Buy Gifts for Their Partners — Just to Keep Them for Themselves
While talking to Colman Domingo as part of Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Kieran Culkin revealed that he bought one of his friendship bracelets as a gift for his wife, Jazz Charton, knowing she probably wouldn’t want it — and he would get to keep it for himself. “This is a gift I bought on Virgin Airlines for my wife,” the Succession alum told Domingo. “She didn’t like it, so I wear it now. I did that on purpose. I bought something that I thought she [wouldn’t like].”
They Have Existential Crises — Several Times a Day
“I have existential crises, maybe six to eight times a day,” Oliver Hudson revealed to Jennie Garth on his “Sibling Revelry” podcast. Garth’s candid response was, “But what does it really matter? At the end of the day, who the f— cares who you are as long as you are doing and living your life in a way that feels good to you and to the people that you love.”
They Make the Most Out of Unseasonably Warm Weather!
No jacket, no problem! Winter is coming, but Luann de Lesseps recently took advantage of the unusually balmy temperature in NYC by eating a frozen treat. Don’t get Us wrong, it’s always ice cream season — but we usually enjoy it indoors at this time of year!
They Get Silly With Photo Booth Apps!
Camila Cabello turned the Apple Store into her stage, hamming it up with playful poses and heart emoji filters on a photo booth app. There’s something about those apps that brings out everyone’s goofy side — and lucky shoppers got a front-row seat to the fun!
Their Dogs Get Distracted During Walks!
Jon Hamm was out with his dog, Splash, in L.A. when the curious pup spotted something far more exciting than walking to heel. Notably, the rescue had previously been returned to the shelter twice by families that couldn’t handle his “puppy energy.” Luckily, his fur daddy doesn’t seem to mind being the one taken on a walk!
They Put on Full Makeup to Do Yard Work!
Who knew that a leaf blower could be a fashion accessory? Melissa Gorga made doing household chores look suspiciously glamorous when she went into the yard of her Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, home, only for a photo shoot to break out. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star cleans up nice — but we doubt her efforts are having any impact on the leaf situation.
Their Eyes Are Bigger Than Their Stomachs!
Miranda Lambert had a lot on her plate when she ordered this super-size sandwich from Katz’s Deli in NYC. It was a feast for her eyes — but we wouldn’t blame her if she had to take the leftovers in a to-go box and finish it later!
They Prefer Taco Bell Over Gourmet Food!
Benny Blanco may be a cookbook author with the resources to buy any food in the world, but the music producer knew when he proposed to Selena Gomez that she would want Taco Bell as part of their special moment. In her engagement photo, she can be seen admiring the new rock on her finger alongside a picnic of what appears to include Taco Bell Mexican pizza.
This isn’t the first time the pop star has requested the Mexican fast food chain from her beau. “Not only do you love me unconditionally, you always get me my Taco Bell Mexican pizza,” Gomez captioned an Instagram tribute to Blanco earlier this year.
They Coordinate Outfits!
This couldn’t have been a coincidence: Bradley Cooper and girlfriend Gigi Hadid stepped out for a stylish stroll in NYC, both pairing red tops (Hadid’s strewn over her shoulder) with light blue jeans. Finally, we have concrete evidence that the couple are actually compatible with each other — at least sartorially.
They Overdo It at the First Sign of Cold!
When the weather’s been unseasonably warm all fall, the first nip of winter can really give you the chills. That’s what happened when Victoria Beckham pulled up the collar of her trench coat to cover her face in Paris. The temperature was in the mid-40s — but we bet it felt much colder!
They Can’t Stop Listening to the ‘Wicked’ Soundtrack!
“Blasting this on the way to run errands,” Bachelor alum Joey Graziadei — who has been quickstepping through life himself lately since taking home the Dancing With the Stars mirrorball trophy last month — wrote via Instagram Stories alongside a picture of his car radio queued up to “Dancing Through Life” from the Wicked movie soundtrack.
They Make a Midnight Snack After a Night Out
OK, maybe we don’t always look like Jennifer Lopez when we get back from a night on the town, but J. Lo craves a snack in the late-night hours just like Us — even going as far as to say it’s her “favorite part” of the night in an Instagram post.
They Can’t Remember Where They Hid Their Elf on the Shelf!
The transition from November to December means Christmas decorating time — that is, if you can find your decorations. Candice King shared a candid mom moment via Instagram in a hilarious video that culminates in her finding her treasured Elf on the Shelf. “I’m so proud of past Candice!” she shouts in the video after finding the elf. “This is such a good hiding place.”
They Make Their Partners Fetch Their Passports When They Forget Them
The Bachelorette and Dancing With the Stars alum Jenn Tran may be forgetful when traveling, but she doesn’t break a sweat when dancing-partner-turned-love-interest Sasha Farber is around. “Me in the air while Sasha is tracking down the UPS truck with my passport on it so we can make our flight to see Taylor tonight,” Tran wrote in a TikTok video where she could be seen relaxing on a plane worry-free.
They Battle Wardrobe Malfunctions!
Rita Ora wasn’t afraid to showcase her beaten-up boots after a concert in a video shared via Instagram. “This is called dancing your ass off and what you do for the show,” she passionately tells the camera, pointing to her run-down footwear. “You do anything for the show. You see this? I had this the whole way through the show.”
They Find Pilates Classes Too Difficult!
Even Olympians can leave workout classes thinking, “I’ll never do that again.” Simone Biles shared that she attended a pilates class — her first time working out since the Olympics in August — that even she found too difficult. “This is what I wore to a pilates class that I will never be attending again!” the gold medalist shared via Instagram Stories. “Y’all stay strong out there lmao. It was too hard.”
They Ride the Subway!
NFL legend and Super Bowl champion Eli Manning shared that he finally tried out public transportation in New York City — long after playing 16 seasons with the New York Giants. “First time riding the subway!” he shared in a social media post alongside a selfie.
They Shop For Black Friday!
Even A-list actors take advantage of those post-Thanksgiving deals! Milo Ventimiglia was seen loading a giant TV into his car on November 30, 2024.
They Grab Coffee With Coworkers!
Katie Holmes was all smiles as she stepped out for a caffeine fix — and a catch-up — with her Our Town costar Zoey Deutch ahead of a matinee performance of their Broadway play. “[Katie’s] an earth angel,” gushed Deutch of working with the Dawson’s Creek alum. “She’s the nicest person I’ve ever met. Ever. She’s so beautiful.” Holmes returned the compliments, raving that the Juror #2 star is “very talented and kind and funny and wonderful.” Sounds like an ideal work partner — and an even better hangout partner on a coffee break!
They Want to Find New Homes for Their Old Stuff!
Julianne Hough got rid of some personal belongings — and made a few bucks while doing it! — when she hosted a yard sale at her home in the Los Feliz neighborhood of L.A. Clothes and other household items were available for bargain prices — but alas, there were no Dancing With the Stars Mirrorball Trophies for sale.
They Buy Too Much at the Farmers’ Market!
Less than two weeks before welcoming their third child together, son Ford Fitzgerald, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger sprung for an ambitious amount of fresh produce at a farmers’ market in L.A. “I’m always mindful of being healthy and what I put in my body,” said Schwarzenegger. Whatever happened to craving ice cream?
They Pick Up Their Own Dry Cleaning!
He’s pressed for time. Erik Estrada grabbed his freshly steamed garments during a recent visit to the dry cleaners in L.A. — and the CHiPS alum didn’t even require a police motorcycle escort to run the errand.
They Grab Pizza To-Go!
Even Countess Luann de Lesseps gets takeout every now and then. The Real Housewives of New York City alum grabbed pizza from New York City hotspot Fresco by Scotto on November 25, 2024.
They Make Beer Runs!
Is someone on their way to a “full house” party? Mary-Kate Olsen recently had her hands full when she picked up two six-packs in the Hamptons. We wonder: Does the Row cofounder — who’s 38 — still get asked to show her ID at the liquor store?
They Take Phone Calls
Queen Camilla jumped on the phone while attending the broker’s annual ICAP charity day.
They Change Into Slides When Their Feet Hurt
Chase Stokes fully supported girlfriend Kelsesa Ballerini’s decision to change into some comfy footwear after walking the CMAs red carpet in heels on November 20, 2024.
They Need a Break
Joey King was wearing massive heels while being named the Max Mara Face of the Future — but needed to take a take a seat on a fire hydrant following the ceremony.
They Like to Party — In a Warehouse
“I’m a small party person, but I do like a rave,” Nicole Kidman told Amelia Dimoldenberg at GQ’s Men of the Year event on November 19, 2024, noting that she’s “into techno” and “warehouse raves.”
They Pay for Parking
Jessica Alba was spotted feeding the meter during an outing in Los Angeles
They Online Shop When They Can’t Sleep
“Some pictures of all my recent insomnia purchases,” Lena Dunham wrote via Instagram on November 18, 2024, alongside a carousel of selfies showcasing her latest looks. “If I can’t enjoy true and restful sleep ever again, then I’m going to forget I purchased a weird vest for 16 dollars, act shocked when it arrives, take mirror selfies in which I’m too self conscious to make any face but one that says ‘Oh, well’ and then force my husband to document my fashion (mis)adventures like it’s the halcyon days of MySpace circa 2005.”
They Take Public Transportation
The Real Housewives of New York City alum Luann de Lesseps snapped a photo while on The Tube in London.
They Multitask
Joe Manganiello pumped his gas while holding his dog, and taking a phone call — talk about doing it all.
They Hang Out With Their Mom
The Office alum Angela Kinsey enjoyed some backyard tea with her mom.
They Take the Subway!
“AC [Anderson Cooper] was NOT. HAVING. IT. on the A train tonight!” Andy Cohen wrote via Instagram alongside a selfie on the train with his bestie.
They Use a Self-Timer for Photos
Brie Larson was honest with fans when it came to sharing a self-timer photo fail, been there!
They Bake With Their Kids
Chrissy Teigen and 8-year-old daughter Luna risked a mess in the kitchen while doing some baking.
They Buy Fresh Flowers
Kyle Richards bought herself flowers — just like Miley Cyrus intended — while out and about in Los Angeles.
They Wear PJs in Public
Erika Jayne picked up a food delivery while wearing seashell pajama pants.
They Work From Home
Amanda Seyfried was perched on her couch with a laptop while her dog watched on during a WFH day.
They Love Pizza
Reese Witherspoon and hairstylist Lona Vigi are huge pizza fans, who can blame them?!
They Hate Garage Sales
Actor Danny Pintauro called himself “a terrible bargainer” while snapping a selfie a garage sale.
They Love Their Pups!
Drew Barrymore constantly proves she’s the ultimate dog mom by posing for photos with Douglas whenever she can.
They Go Grocery Shopping
Halle Berry pushed her own cart — with full grocery bags — while shopping in California.
They Act Like Tourists
Dua Lipa took the traditional tourist photo with the Washington Monument during a trip to Washington D.C.
They Are Hot Dog Fans
Kelsea Ballerini loved chowing down on a hot dog while in NYC.
They Love to Read
Keri Russell was photographed leaving free books on a stoop in New York City.
They Love to Gamble
Ryan Seacrest cheered while winning money in an Instagram post promoting Chumba Casino.
They Support Their Kids
Channing Tatum snapped a sweet snap with daughter Everly.
They Go Pumpkin Picking
Jennifer Garner posed in a pumpkin patch, giving off major fall vibes.
They Are Clumsy
Lucy Hale couldn’t help but share a photo after spilling water all over herself.
They Are Serious About Their Water Brands
Everyone knows that being specific about water bottles is relatable — just ask Ludacris.
They Love a Face Mask
Tracker star Jensen Ackles showed off his skincare routine while preparing for a shoot.
They Love Ice Cream!
Gabrielle Union was happier than ever taking a trip to Carvel, and she didn’t skimp on the toppings.
They Take Public Transit!
Jerry O’Connell snapped a selfie while riding the bus.
They Go Camping!
Chrissy Teigen shared a photo from her “first” Girl Scout camping trip — and it was a success.
They Love a Tote Bag!
Katie Holmes rocked a tote bag with her initials while bundling up in New York City.
They Cozy Up!
Jennifer Garner posted a throwback photo to celebrate the beginning of a new season — and she looked cozy in a striped scarf.
They Host Football Sunday
Kevin Hart was joined by two of his kids while watching the Philadelphia Eagles play.
They Go Foodshopping
Summer House star Ciara Miller made sure to get her Tropicana while at a supermarket in New York.
They Use Movers
Supermodel Brooks Nader helped her movers carry boxes during her DWTS season 33 stint.
They Go Fishing
Carrie Underwood posed with a fish she presumably caught while enjoying time on the water.
They Pack on the PDA
Country star Jason Aldean had his hands all over wife Brittany while on a trip to Disneyland.
They Love a Farmer’s Market
Cindy Crawford couldn’t help but post with her coffee while shopping for some fresh vegetables.
They Eat Fast Food
Allison Holker couldn’t help but chow down on McDonald’s french fries during a visit to New York City.
They Read the Program
King Charles III and Queen Camilla made sure to check in on the program while attending the Highland Games in Scotland.
They Love Dogs
Joanna Gaines was photographed taking her dog Bubba to work on a renovation site visit. The pup sat like the good boy he is.
They Love Puzzles
Cindy Crawford was locked into while attempting to solve a 1,000-piece puzzle.
They Read Us Weekly
Selling Sunset star Mary Bennett walked around New York City with a copy of Us Weekly in her hand.
They Use Beach Chairs
Jon Bon Jovi struggled to close a beach chair while on a summer trip to the Hamptons with wife Dorothea.
They Love Arcade Games
Ciara and her daughter Sienna competed against each other in a friendly mother-daughter competition on “Super Bikes 3.”
They Use Pimple Patches
Anne Hathaway couldn’t help but show off her Starface pimple patches in an Instagram post, alongside a caption that read: “Stars, they are just like us!”
They Gamble on Sporting Events
Jerry O’Connell asked his wife, Rebecca Romijn, for permission to join a Fantasy Football League during an appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast.
They Love S’mores
Lucy Hale posted a photo of herself holding a marshmallow on fire during a trip to Jackson Hole.
They Attend Dance Class — With Their Kids
Chrissy Teigen told fans that daughter Luna was “too shy” for ballet class on August 25
They Mimic Their Dogs
Cynthia Nixon was ready for the end of summer with her pup on August 23.
They Take Out the Trash!
RHOBH album Crystal Kung Minkoff kept it chic as she pulled her garbage cans out to the curb on August 20.
They Love to Swim
Ricky Martin celebrated “Papi Day” with his kids on August 18.
They Pump Their Own Gas!
Derek Hough kept it cool as he pumped his own gas in California on August 14.
They Idolize Their Wives
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg ordered a custom sculpture of wife Priscilla Chan, made by artist Daniel Arsham, for their backyard in August.
They Remember Their High School Highlights
Sarah Hyland posed at the gates of her old stomping grounds on August 15.
They Take the Family to Sporting Events
Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, brought his eldest son, Axel, to the Los Angeles Football Club’s August 13 match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
They Go Shopping
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen picked up toys while running errands on August 17.
They Let Their Kids Do Their Makeup
Eva Longoria joked in August that her son, 6-year-old Santiago, had a “very demure” approach to applying her makeup.
They Go to Disneyland
Colman Domingo and his husband, Raul Domingo, rode on the Matterhorn on August 9.
They Shop at Target
Chappell Roan picked up Charli XCX’s Brat CD while on a summer Target run.
They Beat the Heat
Sarah Jessica Parker kept cool while filming And Just Like That on August 1.
They Play Dress-Up
Priyanka Chopra Jonas played a pirate with her and husband Nick Jonas’ 2-year-old daughter, Malti.
They Can’t Find Their Rideshare
Olivia Palermo searched for her driver on the streets of New York City on July 17.
They Do Self Check Out
Jamie Chung went shopping in Los Angeles on August 7.
They Go to Farmer Markets
Ashley Park showed off some of her purchases.
They Give Their Kids Haircuts
Chris Hemsworth gave twin boys Sasha and Tristan, 10, matching haircuts.
They Write Notes to the Tooth Fairy
Mindy Kaling teamed up with her 6-year-old daughter Kit on August 4 to write a letter to the Tooth Fairy.
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