Tottenham-raised superstar Adele refused to take the tube for almost 20 years after the terrorist attacks in London.
The 35-year-old singer admitted she was traumatized and suffered from anxiety after the horrific bombing on July 7, 2005, which killed 52 people and injured over 700 others when four Islamic extremists attacked the subway and a bus bombed.
Three bombs exploded within fifty seconds in the worst terrorist attack in British history.
Adele, who now lives in Los Angeles, spoke to the audience at her Las Vegas residence this week and shared how she finally overcame her fear of the subway during a recent trip home.
The star explained how she mustered up the courage to use public transport again or risked missing an appearance on 02 in December.
Tottenham-raised superstar Adele, 35, refused to travel by tube for almost 20 years after the London terror attacks (pictured in Las Vegas in November).
The singer revealed that she was traumatized and suffered from anxiety following the horrific July 7, 2005 bombing that killed 52 people as she spoke on stage in Las Vega this week (pictured in Las Vegas in November). .
She conquered her fears and attended Abbas' Mamma Mia The Party at the 02 Arena in north Greenwich.
Adele explained: “I wasn't even scared of being on the tube.” I loved it. It reminded me of my teenage years.
“I haven't really been on the tube in England, not since I was famous.” That's because we had a terrorist attack there. I was scared because I get claustrophobic.'
But during her pre-Christmas holidays she overcame her trauma.
“The final break.” [after her shows]I went home to London and wanted to go to the Mamma Mia party. It's at O2.
“So it was Friday evening and I had an appointment beforehand. So I had to get there in about 45 minutes, which is a two-hour drive in traffic.
“So I had to go on the subway, I had to wear full hair and make-up to my appointment.” I looked a lot like the singer Adele.
“I got on the tube and had a mask on.” To be fair, I had a lot of security and a few friends with me, but we were all very under the radar and I felt at home. You'll never guess what happened, but I fucking fell asleep!'
Adele, who now lives in Los Angeles, addressed the crowd this week and shared how she finally got over her fear of the subway during a recent trip home (pictured in December).
As Adele spoke on stage at her residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, she felt her last-minute trip to her event helped her conquer her nerves.
She continued: “I certainly loved it.” And then I got to the O2 and had to walk through thousands and thousands of people.
“People recognized me back then, but I ran out of time.”
Adele is playing concerts in Las Vegas again in the final leg of her career, which ends in June. She added that she now feels happier than ever in her personal life, which has benefited her mental well-being.
“I did a lot of thinking over the holidays and realized that I am happier and calmer than I have ever been in my 35 years.” I love myself more than ever. I love spending time with myself alone or with people.
“I've always liked myself, but now I have a true deep love for myself and that's enlightening and that's it.” I hope you all get there if you aren't already because it's hard and “Great and it's so nice to just mind your own damn business and not have any drama or intrude into other people's drama.”
In front of a packed house, the Grammy winner confessed that her mental health had been affecting her physical well-being for years.
And now she's on a mission to get super fit in 2024 since her family life and career are so successful.
She said: “I haven't really been on the tube in England, not since I've been famous.” That's because we had a terrorist attack there. “I was scared because I get claustrophobic” (Pictured in February 2023)
Adele explained, “It gets irritable when I'm emotional.” So I asked myself, “Why doesn't my back hurt?” Because I'm not an emotional mess.” “So I'm going to start training again to get my back completely in order.”
Admitting she is fighting to save her mobility due to an “eroded L-5 disc”, she added: “I have decided to reach my peak physical condition this year.”
“I did it a few years ago and felt fantastic, but I know I can get stronger because I did it.” Then I got lazy. My back is doing great.
“I've always had a really bad back.” I don't have an L-5 disc anymore, I lost it as a teenager and have suffered from constant sciatica for 12 years, and that was one of the reasons I started getting a lot too Playing sports because I carry all my weight around me, like a little inflatable boat in the pool, and that obviously puts a strain on my back. “To get rid of the pain, I started exercising a lot.”