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Why Kristen Bell Lives Her Life By "The Cher Test"

And we're officially signing on. - by Lauren Williamson
  • 21 Nov 2019
Why Kristen Bell Lives Her Life By "The Cher Test"
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Kristen Bell is basically our Yoda when it comes advice, whether it be mental health tips, relationship lessons or her approach to exercise. And her latest piece of wisdom comes by way of superstar singer Cher and hoo boy – it'll really shake up how you look at your life.

 

 

 

In a hilarious speech at her Hollywood Walk of Fame acceptance, the 39-year-old said she was grateful for her "suspiciously lucky" career and the people who have helped her along the way.

She then revealed the influential advice that Cher gave her while they filmed Burlesque together back in 2010, which she's now labelled "The Cher Test". 

“She said, ‘If it doesn’t matter in five years, it doesn’t matter,’” Kristen said.

Being ghosted by some douchey dude? Won't matter in five years. Not getting that job you wanted? You probs won't care about that either. But Kristen explains it's not necessarily about the bad stuff you shouldn't put on a pedestal.

Watch the hilarious speech below...

“To be honest, perhaps too honest—in a way that might make my publicist have some clean-up tomorrow—this moment here doesn’t necessarily pass The Cher Test,” she added. “When I’m on my deathbed, I don’t think I’ll be thinking about this ceremony. Because as wonderful as this recognition feels in the moment, I know that it’s only temporary.”

Kristen says the more "permanent" things are the times that her dad listened to her practice her arias at ungodly hours, when her mother took her to her first audition, and the first time she heard her Frozen co-star Idina Menzel sing (which, BTW, is like a "baby who had experienced rain for the first time").

But despite the honour not passing her hallowed test, Kristen said it would prove it's worth one day. 

“This [Hollywood Walk of Fame] star will really only know its true value when inevitably, someone is mugged in that very spot. And as they clutch their purse, the assailant screams 'Let it go!' And the victim will look up and say 'that's not even her song, you son of a bitch!' Only then will I know that I've truly made it.”

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Lauren Williamson
Lauren Williamson
Lauren Williamson is the Digital Content Manager for Women's Health and Men's Health. She's an experienced journalist, editor and social media fiend who's well versed in reporting on everything from food trends to fitness, health news to haircare. She has a double degree in Journalism and Political Science.

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