Holly Robinson Peete always makes sure to have her hot sauce with her in her Hermès bag. "I never leave home without my hot sauce," the 59-year-old actress shared exclusively with We. She credits Beyoncé for teaching her the importance of always having hot sauce on hand.
Robinson Peete proudly showed off a mini hot sauce bottle from her Clemence Evelyne Hermès purse, inspired by Beyoncé's lyrics in the song "Formation". She explained that she likes the bag because it has an 'H' for her name, Holly. She bought it several seasons ago while in Portofino and has been using it ever since. Peete shared that she enjoys making big purchases and tends to stick with the same bag for years, as she finds it practical with her busy life and many kids.
Robinson Peete shared with us an inside look at what she always carries in her bag, along with her favorite condiment.
Read on to discover the actress' essentials and make sure to check out the video above for more details.
SAG Membership Card
“I always travel with my SAG card,” she told Us. “Yay the strike’s over! I’ve been a [Screen Actors Guild] member since 1977. That’s a long time.”
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Nest Holiday Scented Candle
Robinson Peete's Candle Obsession
"I never go anywhere without a candle," Robinson Peete confessed to Us. Whether she's on the go or staying in hotels, she always carries her favorite little candle with her. Her current go-to is the holiday-scented one from Nest, which she raves about for its amazing fragrance.
“My favorite lip gloss,” she gushed. “Pat McGrath Labs. Isn’t this beautiful? Can’t you just eat this up?”
Broadway Playbill
Robinson Peete showed some love for Leslie Odom Jr. and the cast of Broadway’s Purlie Victorious by proudly displaying her playbill from the show.
She exclaimed, “What an incredible play! I cherish my playbill. Hey there, Leslie Odom Jr.! Your performance was outstanding in this production.”
Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder
Robinson Peete loves her overactive bladder (OAB) medication so much she could kiss it.
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"I always make sure to take my Gemtesa every day for my OAB symptoms. I really appreciate how it helps me, so I even gave the bottle a little kiss to show my love. Yes, I kissed my Gemtesa."
Sending Christmas Cards
Robinson Peete shared with Us that she always travels with some of her Christmas cards. She pulled out a 2008 card from her wallet, mentioning that it is her "Martha Stewart moment of the year." Despite having more recent cards, she prefers to keep this one as it reminds her of her kids.
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Robinson Peete has twins Ryan and Rodney Jr., who are 26, and two sons named Robinson, 21, and Roman, 18, with her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete.
She mentioned, "[My kids] are a lot bigger than this now. But I love my Christmas cards, and I guess I’m in denial that my children are adults."
Editor's P/S:
I found Holly Robinson Peete's interview about the contents of her Hermès bag to be a fascinating glimpse into the life of a busy celebrity. It was interesting to learn that she always carries her hot sauce with her, as well as her SAG membership card, a scented candle, a Broadway playbill, and her medication for overactive bladder. It's clear that Peete is a practical woman who values her time and her health.
I was also impressed by Peete's love for her children. She still carries a Christmas card from 2008 that features her kids as young children. It's a sweet reminder that even though her children are now adults, she still cherishes the memories of their childhood.