Everyone dreams of being famous and getting the whole world to go ga ga about them. The life of celebrities seems to be very charming and appealing because of the obvious privileges and financial perks they get after being famous.
There is a downside to everything. Ever wonder what celebrities might have to go through to reach where they are? They have to let go of some things, unlike a normal person. Let’s dive into some interesting things that celebrities have to compromise over in order to keep shining in the industry:
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No Normal Vehicles
Most of the celebrities you’ll see in the media will have customized vehicles to fit their privacy needs and security. They usually have a windows security film on the windows of their cars to keep their identity anonymous.
Clear glass windows can cause them serious security and safety threats because they are mostly crowded with their fans. All it needs to breach their security is one crazy fan moment.
Face Privacy Invasions
Celebrities have to face privacy invasions more often than you think. The more famous you are, the less likely you are to enjoy a private moment. All big names in the industries have to spend thousands of dollars just to have a private event or a private-public experience.
For instance, most film stars can not travel anywhere without the public getting aware. Paparazzi are always in search of their airport looks and travel adventures which leaves them no privacy to themselves. The only way celebrities can travel without anyone knowing is through private jets.
Not being able to claim Their Own Pictures
Dua Lipa once got sued for using her own picture. In the media industry, it all boils down to copyrights. Copyrights give you legal ownership of whatever asset you are using. The cameraman who takes the photo of a public figure has all the rights to use that picture as he pleases. Even if the person who is in the picture uses that picture, it becomes illegal. Same happened to Dua.
Can’t Live A Normal life
Living a normal life seems boring until you can’t normally live like others. Celebrities have to be extremely cautious of what they say, they do and wear in public. They get criticized over literally everything they do. People’s opinions, brand requirements, technical management of media and putting up a fake personality are just a few things they have to go through for fame.
Can’t Name Their Favorites Casually
Celebrities can’t favor or diss any brand in public as casually as we can. Everyone knows what happened when Ronaldo removed the Coke bottle from the table during a press conference. The company had to bear a loss of millions of dollars.
All famous personalities avoid naming any brand if they are not getting any sponsorship from them. Similarly, they can potentially end up in a lawsuit if they diss a brand in public because their personal opinion impacts the decision of millions of people.