Celebrities

A celebrity is someone who is widely known and of great popular interest. These famous and well-known people are often associated with wealth. According to Wikipedia’s definition, people with successful careers in sports, entertainment and politics may also become celebrities due to media attention for their lifestyle, wealth, controversial actions, or for their connection to a famous person. Nowadays an increasing number of teenagers want to be a celebrity. Most of them think that being famous has more advantages than disadvantages. Is it really cool to be famous or could it have disadvantages as well? Does it have so many advantages that you would disregard the disadvantages?

Whether you are a famous film star, shining singer or a rewarding sports personality, being famous has many advantages. First of all, it is profitable to be famous and you earn a great deal of money. You can financially support your family and live without any help. You can buy and do whatever you want. If you are famous and most of the world knows who you are, you can feel very important. Also if people like you, they consider you as a role model which is flattering. When you are a celebrity and when you have opportunities to help others, this may increase your confidence and make you feel proud of yourself. You have a more powerful influence on society when you are a celebrity. Being under the spotlight might be exciting for some time but after a while the whole experience can become frustrating.

Being a celebrity is not always positive; it also has its negative side. Celebrities have their own problems just like everyone else. First of all, they don’t usually have set working hours which means they have to work long hours and because they spend so much time working, they cannot spend enough time with their families and friends. This can be a major problem as it affects their families. Secondly, celebrities are always being watched by fans and the paparazzi. This means they do not have the option to make mistakes especially when they are in public. Whenever they behave in a negative way or make a mistake, they are exposed on social media or in the tabloid newspapers where they are judged by many people. Sometimes celebrities want to enjoy life as their peers do but they cannot because whenever they leave their homes, they have to face fans who want autographs and pictures of them. They cannot go out without being noticed. Stalkers try to ask them questions and try to speak to them which can be disturbing for them. A celebrity and his whole family can sometimes face serious threats and they are unable to go out without bodyguards.

With all the advantages it has, being a celebrity may seem intriguing. However, for anyone who wants to be famous, it is important to know the risks involved. Many celebrities pay a high price for their fame as they lose their privacy and it is very difficult to have a quiet and peaceful life once they are in the public eye.