BUZZWORTHY FACT: Angelina Jolie went EIGHT DAYS without showering just to pull off a National Geographic photo shoot covered in 65,000 bees for a full 20 minutes!
Why? To celebrate World Bee Day and raise awareness about the critical role bees play in our ecosystem.
But here’s what makes this even more fascinating:
- To keep the bees from stinging a special pheromone was applied to her body, mimicking the scent of a queen bee.
- The entire shoot took place in a carefully controlled environment to ensure the bees weren’t harmed or disturbed.
- National Geographic collaborated with bee conservation organizations to amplify the message because without bees, our food systems and biodiversity would be in serious trouble.
Jolie bees herself described the experience as both meditative and intense, knowing that one wrong move could send the bees into a frenzy. Imagine staying completely still while thousands of bees crawl over your face and neck no sudden movements, no swatting just absolute calm.
This shoot wasn’t just about shock value it was a statement on conservation. Bee populations are declining due to pesticides, habitat loss and climate change which directly affects global food security.
So next time you see a bee, resist the urge to swat it away. Instead, plant bee-friendly flowers avoid harmful pesticides and support local beekeepers. These little creatures are working overtime to keep our world buzzing.
