Chloe Bennet revealed that she tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday after waking up on Christmas morning with “ a high fever and unable to breathe. ”
When the 28-year-old Agents of SHIELD star announced her diagnosis via Instagram Story, she noted that several of her family members are also battling the virus.
“I’ve been tested, and I’m positive for COVID-19 … it’s been a tough week to say the least. Several members of my family have also been infected, we all fought it out together. We’re still not clear, but from now on we’ll do… okay, ”she revealed.
Fighting COVID-19: Chloe Bennet revealed she recently tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday after waking up on Christmas morning with ‘a high fever and unable to breathe’ (seen November 2019)
She continued, ‘I’m sharing this because I want to reiterate it to anyone who may still not be taking covid seriously, please please please please f ** king. Covid is worthless. It just sucks. I pride myself on staying healthy, I always wore a mask, socially aloof, took all necessary precautions and still got VERY sick. ‘
Despite enduring severe symptoms and exhaustion, she reminded her more than 2.6 million followers that she is “ one of the lucky ones. ”
‘I am young, healthy and diligent with my health and this virus has still made me sad and continues to do so. Even trying to just write this out turns out to be exhausting, ”she stressed.
Sad news: When the 28-year-old Agents of SHIELD star announced her diagnosis via Instagram Story, she noted that several other members of her family are also fighting the virus
‘I pride myself on staying healthy, I always wore a mask, socially distant and took all necessary precautions and I still got VERY sick,’ she revealed to her 2.6 million Instagram followers
Bennet reminded ‘anyone reading this’ that despite the end of 2020, the ‘pandemic is still raging’.
“Keep your distance, stay safe, wear a mask,” the actress concluded. ‘For that matter, I love you guys, stay healthy and happy (almost) New Year. X CB. PS f ** k you 2020, can’t wait not to be in you. ‘
Plus, the beauty also shared a moment of herself wearing a beanie and looking tired as she pressed a hand to her cheek, calling 2020 a ‘little f ** kin weirdo’.
Continue: Plus, the beauty also shared a photo of herself wearing a beanie and looking tired pressing a hand to her cheek calling 2020 a ‘little f ** kin weirdo’
‘I will always think of you. But for now, goodbye time, ”she joked.
Previously, the Asian-American actress and singer had opened up about her struggle to find suitable roles in Hollywood due to her mixed ancestry.
In September 2019, Bennet told The Daily Telegraph, “Every audition was related to my race, I was exhausted by how much I was in it.”
Opening: Earlier, the Asian-American actress and singer had opened up about her struggle to find suitable roles in Hollywood due to her mixed ancestry
The actress, who is actually called Chloe Wang, was born to Chinese father Bennet Wang and white mother Stephanie Crane.
While struggling to get auditions, she changed her stage name to her father Bennet’s first name in an attempt to take a break.
‘I’m still Chloe Wang, the only thing that’s changed is people’s perception of me. I got the first audition I took after changing my name, ‘said the actress.
Story behind her name: The actress, whose real name is Chloe Wang, was born to Chinese father Bennet Wang and white mother Stephanie Crane; seen on October 29
The actress explained that it was her ‘furious’ that she even had to change her name as she is proud of her Asian heritage.
“In Chinese culture, your father’s last name is really tied to respect and honor,” Chloe said.
Before Chloe starred in Dreamworks’ animated film Abominable, Chloe played Daisy Johnson in the Marvel TV series Agents Of SHIEL D since 2013.
Hard Work: Before Chloe starred in Dreamworks’ animated film Abominable, Chloe played Daisy Johnson in the Marvel TV series Agents Of SHIEL D; seen in February 2019