The “glamour” of being a celebrity is the idea that celebrities have a perfect life. This is often perpetuated by the media, which focuses on the glamorous aspects of celebrity life.
For example, the media often covers celebrity weddings, which are usually very lavish and expensive. The media also covers celebrity fashion, showing celebrities in designer clothes and accessories. And, of course, the media covers celebrity parties and events, which are often luxurious and exclusive. All of this creates the impression that being a celebrity is all glamour and no problems. Remember that not what we see on social media or in the media is only a small part of what we it’s really like to be a celebrity. In fact it can be incredibly stressful and difficult.
The reality of being a celebrity is often very different from the glamorous image that is portrayed in the media. Behind the scenes, celebrities often have to deal with a lot of stress and pressure. They may have to work long hours, travel frequently, and deal with the demands of their fans and the media. They may also have to deal with the stress of maintaining their appearance and their image. And they may have to deal with criticism and negative press. All of this can take a toll on their mental and physical health. One of the biggest differences between the glamour of celebrity life and the reality is the lack of privacy that celebrities have.
Celebrities often have their personal lives under constant scrutiny, and they may have very little time to themselves. They may not be able to go out in public without being photographed or recognized. And they may have to deal with the fear of being stalked or harassed. Even their homes may not be safe from paparazzi or fans. More so celebrities face pressure of unrealistic standard of beauty and perfection, celebrities are often judge on their appearance.
Also celebrities can be very isolating the often have to be very careful about who they trust, because don’t know who might betray them .they may have a lot of money, but also have a lot of pressure. They have to deal with the expectations of the public, and they have to maintain a certain image at all times I would encourage people to remember that celebrity life is not all glamour and luxury.
Celebrities are real people with real problems, just like anyone else. I would also encourage people to focus on their own lives and to appreciate what they have, rather than comparing themselves to celebrities and feeling like they are lacking. Another piece of advice I would give is to be mindful of the media’s portrayal of celebrity life. The media often only shows the glamorous side of celebrity life, and it can be easy to forget that there is more to it than that. So, when consuming media about celebrities, it’s important to take everything with a grain of salt and to remember that it is only a partial picture.
In addition, it’s important to remember that the images and messages that celebrities project are often carefully curated and may not be an accurate reflection of their actual lives.
And finally, I would suggest that people be kind to celebrities and try to see them as human beings, rather than just as objects of entertainment.
– Zubaidat Muhammad
Department of Mass Communication,
Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State.
