Kate Beckinsale's Prank Call and Mooning: How She Coped with Grief and "Horrible News

In an Instagram post, Kate Beckinsale revealed how she dealt with tragedy and "horrible news" by pulling down her pants and mooning the London department store Harvey Nichols. The actress explained that the mischievous act came after the loss of her pet cat and the receipt of devastating news.

Kate Beckinsale has shared with her fans a unique and unexpected coping mechanism for dealing with grief and difficult times. In a recent Instagram post, the actress revealed that after losing her beloved pet cat and receiving "horrible news," she found solace in making prank calls and mooning a department store.

Kate Beckinsale's Prank Call and Mooning: How She Coped with Grief and "Horrible News

Beckinsale's playful antics took place during a particularly challenging time in her life. Her beloved cat, Clive, who had been a part of her family for nearly 20 years, had recently passed away. On top of that, she had just received "horrible news," which she didn't disclose.

In the Instagram post, Beckinsale shared a video of herself pulling down her pants and exposing herself to the window of Harvey Nichols, a luxury department store in London. She accompanied the video with a candid caption, explaining the circumstances that led to her unusual behavior.

Kate Beckinsale's Prank Call and Mooning: How She Coped with Grief and "Horrible News

"The day after Clive died and I received some of the most horrific news I’ve ever received that next morning - sometimes there’s nothing for it but for your friend to show up as hard as possible and spend the evening making prank calls and mooning Harvey Nichols," Beckinsale wrote.

She continued, "Because sometimes when the bottom falls out of your world the only response after crying till you’re sick is your own bottom @nina_kate I’ll never forget you jumping into the fire with me."

Kate Beckinsale's Prank Call and Mooning: How She Coped with Grief and "Horrible News

Beckinsale's post resonated with many fans, who praised her ability to find humor amidst grief. Many shared their own experiences of dealing with difficult times through laughter and support from friends.

"In the saddest of moments, I've realized humor and great friends are gods blessings," one fan commented. Another added, "Love how you navigate through trauma with humor, no matter how ridiculous."

Beckinsale has been open about the challenges she has faced in recent months. In June 2023, she announced the death of her beloved cat, Clive, on Instagram. She shared photos and videos of the two of them together, expressing her deep love and loss.

In January, Beckinsale also announced the death of her stepfather, Roy Battersby. She posted a video of him speaking about his childhood in England during World War II, writing, "I fought for you with everything I had. Oh Roy I'm so sorry I lost."

Throughout March and into April, Beckinsale spent an extended period in the hospital for undisclosed reasons. She posted several photos of herself in the hospital but did not reveal the nature of her illness.

Her first public appearance following her hospitalization was at the 2024 King's Trust Global Gala in May. "It's been a rough year," she told People magazine at the event. "Because my parents have both been unwell and my cat ... it's been a bunch of things. So that's why it's nice to come and see friends and have a little perspective. Everyone's had a bit of a rough year, I think."

Despite facing many challenges, Beckinsale has shown resilience and a remarkable ability to cope with adversity. Her recent Instagram post highlights the importance of finding ways to cope with grief and difficult news, even if those ways may seem unconventional or even humorous.