Ben and Ana (May 6)
"Yes, you may photograph us while we are contemplating the nature of the human experience."
"Should we cut tongue holes through our masks, or is that a bad idea?"
Ana on May 9
I have to say, while I do not love those jeans, I do appreciate that she's wearing these same ones in 50 percent of her paparazzi shots. THAT is a relatable quarantine experience.
Ben (May 8)
It LOOKS like his shirt might say, "The drama is over," in Spanish. Or something of that ilk. Listen, between that and his other shirt -- "Habana" there references the Spanish pronunciation if not also spelling of Havana (there is also a Cafe Habana in Malibu that serves Cuban food) -- Ben Affleck REALLY REALLY wants you to know that he's dating a woman from Cuba and has been to Cuba or heard a lot about Cuba.
He evidently went to his girlfriend's house because he was later photographed with a half-heart necklace identical to a) the ones many of us had with our 8th grade BFFs, and b) one she wore earlier in April. If they were halves of each OTHER'S heart necklaces, though, one would face the other way. Maybe one of them put theirs on backward, but also, the peaks and valleys seem to be in the same place, so... it LOOKS like the same single necklace? If so, who has the other half, and how do they feel about Baffleck wearing it? Or did he loan HIS to HER, and somewhere, Matt Damon is weeping softly over the other piece because Ben lent his heart to another? Are they just trying to make sure we have stuff to talk about that isn't about masks? CONGRATS. It worked.
Ben and Ana (May 8)
Ben changed clothes at one point during the day so he could rep Boston, as well. How considerate!
Ben and Ana on May 8
Ana's ambiguous pajamas/robe/dress situation is a gorgeous pattern.
It IS tough to wear a mask and drink a soda at the same time. Perhaps a straw, Ben?
Ben and Ana, April 25
It was in compiling this slideshow that I realized that when Ben and Ana wear cloth masks, they appear to be wearing ones I also own. They're from Sanctuary Clothing. They're the ones I favor for running because they're lighter weight and they don't slip. I also don't tend to inhale the cotton, but just in case, I keep one of the boob inserts from my sports bra in my pocket and I tuck that in there if I need to. It offers structure and I can still breathe in it.
Ben on April 22
THIS one I believe says, "And yet I love you," under... a devil-horn emoji in the center of a daisy? He MUST love that person to wear this shirt.
Ben and Violet, April 25
Ben owns a LOT of Boston shirts. As you might expect.
Dakota Johnson and Apple Martin
Apple really DOES look like Gwyneth. Quarantine is obviously challenging for a lot of people, but I imagine co-parenting can present a particular puzzle. (These two were out picking up a produce box.) Relatedly, this is how I learned that Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson are still together.
Jamie Bell and Kate Mara
Kate Mara's mask is CUTE. As is her little peanut.
Jen and Seraphina
Seraphina's mask is good, too.
Lily Collins
Were you wondering if Lily Collins owns a dog? She does.
Joan Collins
Joan is on her own balcony, giving a toast on VE Day to all the veterans. It sounds like the UK found a way to make that day very special and spirited. And not for nothing, I honestly would get more work done if Joan Collins delivered a toast to me every evening from her deck.