Busy Philipps on Her Recent Mammogram Scare, the Importance of Regular Checkups, and Always Being Kind to Yourself
She's one of Instagram's most truthful and engaging celebrities, so there's a lot that people already know about Busy Philipps. She gravitates toward cool indie music, has an affinity for colorful clothing, picks at her skin when she's feeling anxious, likes cinnamon gummy candy, and has a wonderfully cool mix of girlfriends—including childhood pals and celeb besties like Michelle Williams. That last point reflects a deeply meaningful part of who the 41-year-old is. At her core, Busy is a girl's girl. She cares deeply about other women—and not just the ones she's close to. A small example: When we met on the set of her Health cover shoot, she found out I had a newborn at home and made a point to ask how I was feeling mentally and physically. Then she proceeded to commiserate over how tough the first few months of motherhood can be and give gentle suggestions that helped her when she had her kids, Birdie, 12, and Cricket, 7, with husband Marc Silverstein.