Curtis is taking the right steps after testing positive for COVID, but Twitter says it’s too little too late after Tuesday’s awards ceremony.
Just a few days after the presentation on Tuesday Golden Globes ceremony, Everything Everywhere Everything at once star Jamie Lee Curtis shared that she tested positive for COVID-19.
Curtis took to social media to announce the results, posting a photo of three positive rapid antigen tests and sharing that she would miss several other upcoming awards season events.
“Fk COVID! Unfortunately, this head cheerleader will not be present during the weekend festivities to cheer on her friends and colleagues. Living on life’s terms,” the actress wrote in the accompanying caption.
“I’m glad all these home tests are available so I didn’t go to the @americanfilminstitute lunch and spread my germs. I was SO excited to be a nominee for the @bafta tea and the @criticschoice awards and a member of a motley crew. I’m so proud of these people, and I look forward to cheering them on through my TV set. Stay safe out there folks,” she added.
Concerned fans are proclaiming Golden Globes as a ‘Super-Spreader’ event
Although the Halloween ends star is doing the socially responsible thing to move forward by canceling her social obligations, Twitter says it’s too little too late – and they could be right.
According to the CDCit can take up to 10 days for COVID-19 to develop once a person is exposed, and it is possible to spread the virus before it becomes symptomatic. person award ceremony.
With almost no one wearing a mask and more than 11,000 cases reported in Beverly Hills (where the ceremony took place), the Golden Globes had all the makings of a “super-spreader” event, and some say it’s just a matter of of time before more stars get sick, especially as stars return to the social awards circuit.
“Hoping for the best for Jamie Lee Curtis after testing positive for COVID,” one user wrote. “I think it’s clear that the Golden Globes will have been a super-thrower event, and I wonder how many people will knowingly or unknowingly travel to Sundance with it?”
Others called for a return to widespread masking and virtual or limited award ceremonies.
“Jamie Lee Curtis was with the very mask-less #GoldenGlobes and I just RECOMMEND people to 1.) wear a f-king mask (correct! And preferably a high quality mask),” another user wrote. “And 2.) don’t go to these large gatherings anymore. Find/advise for another way!”
The Beverly Hilton has a capacity of 600 guests.