Quiz: Which private celebrity are you?

Is 2023 the year of pop out and find out? Black women celebs are keeping things coy when sharing the love or loves of their lives. Nowadays, with the general public oversharing on social media apps, couples building their brands on the Internet, and the overall stress that comes with being “public” with your love life can be distracting to anyone, let alone a public figure. 

I appreciate that more and more women, famous and civilian, are practicing the art of privacy. It’s not a new concept, as there were plenty of instances in the Bible when it was necessary to be private (i.e. Joseph, Abraham, Esther, Ruth and Boaz, etc.). I’m reading Dephne Madyara’s book, “The Art of Being Private: Building in Silence,” and there are plenty of benefits to being private about many aspects of your life, including your relationship. She wrote, “The art of being private expresses itself through the keeping of your inner peace as you focus on your mission, goals, and vision.” 

Perhaps you’re like one or a few of the following celebrity women who have announced love in different ways, from traditional to flat-out surprise. Which one are you? Try taking this quiz below. Answer each question by choosing the letter that represents you the most. Whatever letter you have most of is your private celebrity match!

What are your thoughts about weddings?

• A) I love them! But not everyone is invited. You’ll get these posts, tho!
• B) You’ll see it coming; I’ll share more when I’m ready, don’t worry.
• C) Look, I just wanna be married. Have you seen my man? Let’s goooo!
• D) Weddings are special to me; I want to enjoy that moment then and there. I’ll share it with the world later.
• E) Wedding? ME? When? Where? Who? 😉

How often do you post on social media?

• A) I post enough, but I like making big announcements, so hit the notification bell!
• B) I like to post often. This is my life, and I like to share it.
• C) I post with purpose; my milestones are for me first, then y’all, respectfully.
• D) I like to keep my account pretty clean and professional over here.
• E) I might post a lot, but you don’t know EVERYTHING. Or do you?

Are most of your favorite people online or offline?

• A) Offline–they’ll get the news about anything I do first, then the WORLD!
• B) I’ve made some great connections and followers online; I love them!
• C) I have more offline favorites, but I love my online people–I like to inspire them.
• D) My faves are offline for sure. Online is not a priority.
• E) I mean, I like online, but I love my offline people and life offline.

Have you posted a boo on social media before?

• A) Yep, matching pajamas on Christmas and everything, chile. And I’d do it again!
• B) He’s a part of my life, of course!
• C) Umm, this is MY page. You might see them from time to time, but you came here for me. 
• D) You wouldn’t know I was even boo’d up unless I posted him; let’s just say that.
• E) Me? A Boo? Maybe. If I’m in love, he’s there. But he’s off the grid when we’re broken up. No face, no case!

Would you post your kids on your social media?

• A) Yeah, I would post my kids, and don’t forget to follow their accounts too!
• B) I love my babies, and I would love to share them from time to time here.
• C) When I’d post my kid, it would serve a double purpose on my platform to help others.
• D) I’ll post the birth announcement and keep it moving; see you on their first birthday!
• E) You won’t know my kids’ names, their faces, how many I have…wait, do I even have kids? Good luck finding out!

If you got mostly A’s, you’re gonna Stop the Presses! 

In terms of how you show up online, you like to post, but you save the big news for when you’ve done it or are almost there, much to our surprise! Some examples include Keshia Knight Pulliam, who announced a new baby in December 2022 with her husband, Brad James, during a talk show interview. One cannot forget actress Niecy Nash-Betts who shocked the Internet when she married her partner and now shares their love often on social media. 

If you got mostly B’s, you’re not hiding too much, just enough.

You like to share your life on social media to the point that some people may guess what you have coming up next. But you rather formally announce your next move when you’re good and ready. See Keke Palmer—who announced a baby on her own terms after speculation for months in her social media posts. Actress Teyonah Parris—excitedly announced her baby on the way with her husband when she was showing, but she’s been flaunting her baby bump ever since!

If you got mostly C’s, you prefer to post with a purpose.

A few public figures come to mind in this category like Issa Rae who popped up married after a semi-long engagement, and entrepreneur Koereyelle who had a wedding a whole year after getting married privately to her husband. Actress Gabourey Sidibe also got married and announced it a year later and continued posting as usual. They all show their spouses a little bit, but that’s not the focus of their content. Only the C types will understand!

If you got mostly D’s, you’re low-key, but when you show out, everyone is happy for you!

Similar to actresses Danielle Brooks and Anika Noni Rose, you rather post that you’re off the market when the ink dries on that marriage license. Both ladies shared that they were officially married with photos from the weddings. Privacy Boss moves for sure! Another example is Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o who announced her man who she’d been with for some time over a trending social media post recently, which garnered over 1 million likes. Okay, sis!

If you got mostly E’s you’re the mysterious one.

Are you dating? Are you married? The world will have to wait in anticipation. Much like celebrities such as Lori Harvey, Quinta Brunson, and Kerry Washinton, you share very few details about your love life. We may know that there’s someone in the picture, but you’re mum about a lot of information. You’re strategic about how you move online, and you prefer to protect your peace by only speaking about what you want to speak about and when you’re ready.

Alright, BLISS fam! Which private celebrity category did you identify with the most? Share below in the comments!