The Good Place was one of the most viewed shows of the last year, and both the characters and the cast have earned a place in the hearts of every fan. Ever since the series ended in early 2020, Kristen Bell has been doing quite a lot of things. Unfortunately, she didn't have a lot of time before the pandemic started, but even in lockdown, she made every moment count.
Whether it was spending time with her family, educating herself, starting new projects, or getting ready for her upcoming roles, Kristen has made sure to stay busy and keep her followers up to date with what was going on in her life. These are some of the highlights of Kristen Bell's life after The Good Place.
10 She Attended A Conference About Women's Rights
"The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund is an innovative partnership empowering local women to be a force for crisis response and lasting peace. We galvanize support from across the globe to support the efforts of women working on the frontlines of the world’s most intractable conflicts," reads the fund's website.
Right after The Good Place ended, Kristen Bell used her free time to educate herself. She attended a conference of the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund in Austria. No doubt a very informative experience with lessons that she'll remember her whole life.
9 She Did An Episode Of 'Momsplaining'
Being a parent of young children during quarantine has to be one of the toughest things. While Kristen was obviously happy for the possibility to spend time with her kids, it had to be as much of a challenge for her as it was for anyone. That's why she decided it was the right time to join the Ellen show and do a Momsplaining episode.
"'Momsplaining' is back! Taped while quarantining, Kristen talks about the ups and downs of being sequestered with her family, and the trials of homeschooling. She offers insight as to how she’s getting through it all. (HINT: Lots of rosé.) Kristen also checks in with new mom Ashley Graham on the realness of motherhood, and how panties can double as a DIY face mask."
8 She Expressed Her Support For The Essential Workers
With a simple project, Kristen managed to find something to keep her kids busy, encourage their creative abilities, teach them a valuable lesson about appreciating what essential workers do for the people, and show her support for those who were risking their lives. Along with her children, Kristen decided to paint a banner thanking the first responders. She posted a picture of it and took the opportunity to promote an organization that was raising funds to help fight childhood hunger named No Kid Hungry.
7 She Joined A Campaign To Help Teachers
Using the hashtag Featured Teacher Day, Kristen helped promote a campaign aimed at helping teachers improve their working conditions under the particular circumstances of last year.
Partnering with a company named Yoobi, Kristen posted pictures of different teachers and told their stories and how much they helped the children they teach. The schools they work at received a huge amount of supplies that will undoubtedly help them do their job even better and work in the conditions they deserve.
6 She Shared Her Fitness Routine
It's not easy to stay active during the lockdown, but Kristen did her best to stick to a workout routine and shared it on social media. Although not everyone has the same endurance and her exercises might not be for everybody, surely seeing her so committed inspired her followers to get moving. In her post, she talked about the benefits of working out, not on the body but on the mind. It's not necessary to push yourself to the limit but just staying active to see how improvements in energy and health.
5 She Took A Trip Down Memory Lane
All that time at home invites people to reflect, not just about the future but about the past. It was not surprising that Kristen used her time to go through memories, and when she found some old pictures of some of her happiest days, she couldn't resist sharing them. She found photos of when she was pregnant with her kids, and in some of them, she had a special companion.
"Lola loves babies- even in my belly," she said about an adorable picture of her dog when she was little, cuddling her when she was pregnant.
4 She Helped With Online School
Homeschooling is overwhelming, whether you're a movie star or not. With two young kids studying at home, she inevitably had to help. Someone, probably her husband, got a picture of her, surrounded by babies and pets, trying to make some sense of the new times. Despite seeming at the end of her rope, it seems she figured it out. In another post, she shared a picture of a note one of her kids left on her nightstand. It said that she was "a great home teacher."
3 She Took A Quick Getaway
As most of her fans know, Kristen is not the only actor in the house. Her husband, Dax Shepard, had to travel to Sedona, Arizona, in July to be on the set of the series Top Gear America, so taking every precaution necessary, Kristen joined him on his trip. She looked very happy in her pictures, and having some time away seemed to be just what she needed at the time.
"Sedona AZ is hot as Hades! Thank you for the beautiful hikes, the river swimming and the boarder line heat stroke," Kristen wrote.
2 She Announced Her New Series
Another series starring Kristen Bell is just what the world needs right now. In October last year, Kristen announced that she was doing some character research for her upcoming role in Netflix's new series The Woman In The House. It's a thriller about a woman named Anna who leads a seemingly boring life. Every day, she sits by the window with a bottle of wine and looks out the window, not expecting to see anything new. That is, until one day a new neighbor moves in and she witnesses a horrible act that will change her life forever.
1 She Lauched A Skincare Line
"What do @happydance CBD Coconut Melt, Bath Bomb, and Body Butter feel like?" Kristen wrote in one of her posts. "They’re like the luxurious feeling of saying “I’m fine” and actually meaning it."
Through her new skincare line Happy Dance, Kristen Bell launched a series of CBD products. For those who are interested in trying some of them, she has the link to the website in her bio. There, her followers can find the price, and even a special bundle to get all three products.