January 28th 2024.
It had been nearly 20 years since Adele had ridden the tube. The award-winning singer recently opened up about her struggle with anxiety, which stemmed from the devastating 7/7 London terrorist attack in 2005. Four Islamic extremists had bombed a bus and the underground, causing 52 fatalities and injuring over 700 people. This incident, which remains the worst terror attack in British history, left Adele traumatized and struggling with anxiety.
During her Las Vegas residency show, Adele shared her journey of overcoming her crippling fear of using the tube again. She revealed, "I wasn't even scared to be on the tube. I loved it. It reminded me of my teenage years." However, since becoming famous, she had not ridden the tube in England due to the fear that stemmed from the terror attack. She explained, "I have been scared because I get claustrophobic."
But, a trip to an Abba-themed party at the O2 Arena in London helped Adele conquer her fears. The thought of missing the event motivated her to face her anxiety. "It was Friday night, and I had an appointment before. So I had to get there in like 45 minutes, and it's like a two-hour drive really in traffic. So I had to get on the tube, and my appointment required me to be in full hair and makeup. So I very much looked like Adele the singer," she shared with the crowd at Caesar's Palace.
Despite having security guards and friends with her, Adele was determined to be lowkey and avoid drawing attention. "I got on the tube and had a mask on. You'll never guess what happened, but I f***ing fell asleep!" she laughed. This slight mishap did not dampen her spirits, and she thoroughly enjoyed the event. It helped her overcome her fears and feel more comfortable using public transport.
Adele also spoke about her struggles with anxiety while living in Los Angeles. She revealed that she would not move back to the UK due to the gloomy weather, which worsened her seasonal depression. "I get really bad seasonal depression, so the weather is good for me. It is strange sometimes because I'm very British," she shared with The Hollywood Reporter. However, she does miss the British tradition of visiting each other's homes, which is not as common in LA.
Despite her fame and success, Adele remains relatable and down-to-earth. She recently shared that she is enjoying the single life after her marriage split from Hugh Jackman's ex-wife. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing them, calling, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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