Essay About Being Famous

My Perception of Fame

I disagree with the statement 'It would be great to be famous.' The imposing word, Fame, is what is mainly perceived amongst the younger generation as wealth and adoration, however despite the money and love, comes loss of character, building up to become a product and hate, and no protection from the media. The industry of famous people who have gained a following of at least millions seemingly have perfect lives.

Our perception of famous people drastically changes when they begin to open up and advocate for rights or things that they personally find important. However, there is not as many advocates who use their powerful voice to impact the lives of others. A character of a person deteriorates once they have become entirely successful, as they find no need to work as hard and as passionate as they once were. Loss of character emphasizes the uselessness people feel once they have 'made it' and how they have lost their 'roots'. There are many great rags-to-riches stories of celebrities who truly worked hard to become what they

Aside from the hate, those who are famous are simply outright unable to live their lives how they would want. Networks that thirst for more viewers, follow famous people around like puppies, despite the clear invasion of privacy. Simple things like going to the grocery store or meeting family at a restaurant increases in difficulty because people are watching their every move. It becomes difficult to live their life and act like a normal person. If you are younger and famous, your childhood is practically ruined. You lose your thirst for knowledge and capability to plan for a future. Everything is planned according to the schedule of others, sacrificing huge steps and parts of your cranial development. This is also difficult if you are famous and have a young child, it will be hard to keep your child out of the spotlight and be able to play with your