Singer and actress Miley Cyrus admitted she has “no idea” what the coronavirus pandemic is like for most people because of the privileges that come with being a celebrity.
The 27-year-old has taken up outspoken positions in recent years over her distaste for the Trump administration and her concerns over climate change and has performed at major rallies around the country, including the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., that advocated for more gun control following the 2018 mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
During the pandemic, Cyrus launched a new Instagram live show called Bright Minded to talk about mental health. She has invited Elton John, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren to her show to talk about how to stay positive throughout the global health crisis.
Wall Street Journal Magazine, which features Cyrus as its June cover story, reported Tuesday that the singer’s talk show has progressed into a platform to give updates on government regulations, advocate for public policy solutions, and celebrate medical workers. While speaking with the publication, Cyrus called her pandemic experience “rare” compared to others facing economic challenges.
“It almost doesn’t feel right to talk about,” Cyrus told the magazine. “This isn’t COVID-19, what I’m experiencing. My life has been pushed pause on, but really, I have no idea what this pandemic is like. I am comfortable in my space and able to put food on my table and [I am] financially stable, and that’s just not the story for a lot of people. I’m sure a lot of the hesitation for other people saying yes to doing the show is because it almost doesn’t feel right for celebrities to share our experience. Because it just doesn’t compare.”
In March, the pop star spoke out about people hoarding goods at grocery stores when the pandemic was reaching its height.
“Be thoughtful. Respectful. Compassionate. HUMAN. while preparing for social distancing…. NO ONE needs every soup in the store, The more we hoard the more expensive and sparse necessities will become, leaving many without essentials. This is a great time to practice restraint,” Cyrus tweeted on March 15.
