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Martingano, the host of the 'What Do You Mean?' blog on Psychology Today, explained to Bored Panda that celebrities often serve as focal points of admiration and aspiration due to their talents and accomplishments.
"This admiration can be further intensified by the 'halo effect.' This cognitive bias suggests that when we perceive someone positively in one domain (e.g., their acting or singing abilities), it can influence our perception of them in other, often unrelated, domains (e.g., their moral character or wisdom). So, when we see a celebrity excelling in their craft, there's a propensity to believe they are equally commendable in other facets of life," the social psychologist said.
"This amplifies their influence in our lives, and we may find validation when these celebrities display behaviors that align with our perceptions or hopes about their character. In essence, we enjoy the affirmation that our admiration was well-placed," she noted that this is why fans value authenticity so much in the people they look up to and follow.
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It's no secret that celebrities influence most people. However, some individuals form parasocial relationships with celebrities. Martingano explained to us that the term, coined by Donald Horton and R. Richard Wohl in 1956, refers to a one-sided relationship. The "individual feels a strong bond and intimacy with a media figure, despite no mutual interaction or personal acquaintance."
There are some upsides and significant downsides to parasocial relationships. "While these relationships can offer comfort, validation, and a sense of belonging to individuals, they can sometimes blur the lines between reality and perception, especially when emotional connections developed from a character are transferred to the actual celebrity," Martingano told us.
"These relationships could be intensified by authentic displays by celebrities. Observing celebrities' genuine moments can deepen the bond individuals feel, bridging the gap between the 'celebrity' and the ‘fan.' It fosters a sense of shared humanity and makes the celebrity more relatable, reinforcing the bond fans feel with them."
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Broadly speaking, becoming a famous person can go one of two ways. On the one hand, aside from seeing your hopes and dreams come true, your daily life doesn’t change much. Sure, you’ll meet and greet fans, go on a few shows, and attend fancy award ceremonies, but you might keep a firm grip on who you are.
How you behave and treat others won’t fundamentally change because you know your principles. Family and close friends can help you stay grounded even when everyone wants your autograph.
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On the other hand, the sudden rush of adoration, a massive inflow of cash, and everyone gushing about you in the media can easily go to your head. One of the pitfalls is forgetting your values and adapting your personality to what you think will make you even more popular.
Other celebrities, especially those who are newer to the entertainment industry, might become arrogant and entitled, and start treating others as though they were inferior. Not only is that ethically icky, but it can also harm your reputation, make others second-guess working with you, and can lead to a ton of drama in the media.
Of course, you have to keep in mind that even the most wholesome celebrities in the world cannot be super happy and amazingly awesome 24/7. Nobody can! And there’s nothing wrong with that. Being a human being means living with lots of different emotions, with joy and happiness making up only a fraction of the entire experience.
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What we’re trying to say is that you have to look at the broader picture. Everyone has off days where they grumble, mumble, or might even snap at people. However, it’s whether you apologize for your actions and how you treat others on average that makes up your character.
Even Tom Hanks, one of the most celebrated actors on Earth, has admitted that he has off days. He told the BBC during an interview earlier this year that during those tough days, when life seems to be falling apart, he doesn’t always feel funny, charming, and loving, even if the project demands it.
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However, Hanks warns that two things every actor should definitely prioritize is punctuality and respecting the movie crew’s time. “What cannot occur on a motion picture is that someone cannot monkey around with the timing or the length of the shoot or the budget. That is a cardinal sin in the motion picture business,” the A-lister said.
“You will be amazed at how many people know that they can get away with it, and are told they can get away with it because they are carrying the movie on their shoulders.”
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