“In the middle of the pandemic, with both of my shows for E! off the air, I was devastated to say the least, but I stopped feeling sorry for myself and decided to get to work. I transformed my guest room in Montauk into a full-service studio with lighting equipment, cameras, and a green screen. I had no idea how to do this when I started, but after a lot of YouTube and some FaceTimes, I was able to successfully set up all the equipment by myself. This “renovation” made it possible to launch an all-new show called E! Pop on Peacock for NBC’s brand-new streaming platform (launching July 15th). As the host and producer, I had to master a million new skills, but it also taught me the most important lessons of all—never stop learning and don’t ever underestimate yourself!”
Lilliana Vazquez, TV personality
Carmen Tal, Co-Founder, Moroccanoil
Ali Tate
“My brother and I have been living together in NYC during quarantine. He moved away after college, and we haven’t spent time together really since childhood. Now that we’re inside together all the time, we have been playing card games, drawing, taking photos together, and seriously bonding. Haven’t felt this close to my brother in more than a decade!”
Ali Tate, Model
Fernando Garcia “I’ve been growing a beard!”
Fernando Garcia, Co-Creative Director, Oscar De La Renta and Monse
Pritika Swarup “After years of endlessly ordering in, I finally learned how to cook!”
Pritika Swarup, Model
Garrett Neff (Patrick McMullan/PMC)
Jeremy Larner
“My boys, ages 5 and 3, have a buddy named Sully who comes over to play every day with his sister, Indy. The other day, we ‘celebrated’ Sully being three years cancer-free.”
Jeremy Larner, Art Dealer
Nicolai Marciano
“I’m usually traveling all the time, so I took advantage of the time to get healthy and get into a health and fitness routine.”
Nicolai Marciano, Director of Brand Partnerships, Guess
Kate Lagos
“I’ve always wanted a green thumb! Because my travels have been paused, I’ve invested my time building a small garden. I love cooking with fresh herbs!”
Kate Lagos, Brand Stylist
Charlotte Bickley and Sophie Bickley
“As sisters, aged 27 and 25, we never expected to be spending so much time together, and we certainly never expected to actually love it. From the morning workouts and socially distant walks to afternoon meetings and family home-cooked dinners, there was a peaceful rhythm to our days that we hadn’t experienced in years. It felt like the old days when we were living at home and going to school together, sharing quiet moments the way sisters are meant to. A piece of good news in a sea of bad.”
Sophie and Charlotte Bickley (Courtesy)
Kelly Brady
“During these challenging times, I can’t help but feel extra thankful for life’s precious gifts—welcoming baby No. 2 in October!”
Kelly Brady, founder, Brandsway Creative
Sasha Benz
“We’re having a third baby. Welcome to the circus! We also opened two new stores in town, totaling three in the building. I guess three is our lucky number this year.”
Sasha Benz, Owner, WYLD Blue and WYLD Black
Katie Lee
“I’m so excited to meet this baby, but I also want to savor these last few months of pregnancy. I’ve never felt more comfortable in my own body than now.”
Katie Lee, TV Host, Author
Hilary Rhoda “I’m expecting this month!”
Hilary Rhoda, Model
Steven Beltrani
“Good news is I discovered I don’t need a haircut every three and a half weeks. It’s been three months and counting and I’ve almost achieved surfer-style status, which means more good news on the way!”
Steven Beltrani, Chief Communications Officer, Tracy Anderson
Katie Sands
“I used the past few months of quarantine as a way to offer my mental well-being something special. I tried to use it as an invitation to slow down my usual fast-paced life and reconnect with myself and my family. There was something truly unique about living a simpler life without the fear of missing out on a big work event, 30th-birthday party, or wedding. I know that so many were not as fortunate to have the space to be comfortable in isolation, and I really took that to heart with everything I did in both my personal life and in my digital community.”
Katie Sands, Influencer
Cora Emmanuel “I reconnected with long-lost friends and reconnected with my true self.”
Cora Emmanuel, Model
Blair Breitenstein
“I am finally taking advantage of my roof! I have found so much peace and fresh air in the middle of chaos on my roof for the past couple of months.”
Blair Breitenstein, Influencer
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