Once you become rich and famous you are going to have to learn to deal with the paparazzi. The paparazzi are determined and very good at what they do so there are many instances where you will have to grin and bear it. The paparazzi simply put treats people as commodities. These opportunists make money at the expense of others’ privacy and happiness. Love them or hate them, what would celebrity magazines do without them? The paparazzi supply celebrity-hungry fans with photographic reference of all the highs and lows of politicians, actors, actresses, singers, athletes and other personalities.
At first blush, there seems to be little downside to high salaries, fabulous parties and millions of people knowing your name, but in truth, celebrity exposure can cause a great deal of damage if it isn't handled properly. Many celebrities are unable to engage in basic tasks without being mobbed, and gossip columns and paparazzi can intrude upon their lives to the point of breaking the law. While there are a number of upsides to fame, celebrities need to find ways of coping with public life if they hope to persevere. So how does a celebrity deal with public life?
Well, every celebrity is an individual, and each one deals with public life differently. The need to acknowledge the reality of their condition is paramount, as is the ability to strike a balance that reduces the stress and anxiety it may cause. We've all seen examples of what can happen when a celebrity can't handle exposure: drug and alcohol addiction, public outbursts, and an overall deterioration (which ironically feeds the very attention that is contributing to the problem in the first place). The key to survival lies in understanding boundaries, setting firm lines and knowing where and when to behave in a public forum.
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