The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 was a highly anticipated event that was visible in North America for the first time since August 2017. Millions of Americans were excited to witness the eclipse, which was visible to 99% of the population in the United States, including parts of Alaska and Hawaii. Celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Al Roker, and Bunnie XO were among those who took the time to observe the phenomenon.
On a special episode of The View, the ladies discussed the hype surrounding the eclipse and emphasized the importance of using proper eyewear to view the sun safely. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg warned against looking directly at the sun without the correct glasses, highlighting former President Donald Trump’s infamous photo of staring at the eclipse without protection. The show’s hosts engaged in a lively discussion about the eclipse and its significance, acknowledging the excitement it had generated across the country.
Several celebrities shared their experiences of watching the eclipse on social media. Jennifer Tilly posted a photo of herself wearing eclipse glasses, jokingly calling it a “Happy Stare-at-the-sun-through-a-flimsy-pair-of-paper-glasses day.” Al Roker, from The Today Show, provided updates from a park in Dallas, Texas, where he captured the cloudy sky. Kelly Ripa of Live With Kelly and Mark joked about being afraid to look at the sun, adding humor to the event.
Other celebrities, such as Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, and Meghan King, also shared their eclipse experiences on social media. Witherspoon posted a photo of herself in eclipse glasses and a robe, ready to watch the event. King lip-synced Taylor Swift’s song lyrics while also reminding her followers to view the eclipse safely. Drew Barrymore shared a photo of her wearing eclipse glasses and revealed that she was doing some spring cleaning for a “fresh start.”
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel and Masterchef judge Christina Tosi added a humorous touch to the eclipse by sharing playful photos and videos on social media. Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez pretended to look at the ground with eclipse glasses on, while Tosi demonstrated how an eclipse looks using cookies. Bunnie XO, the wife of Jelly Roll, shared a video of her family in their backyard, eagerly waiting to experience the eclipse together. Overall, the solar eclipse brought people together, both celebrities and everyday Americans, to marvel at the wonders of the universe and enjoy a unique and rare celestial event.
