Opinion / Hate mail, stalkers, paparazzi, law suits: The dark side of being a celebrity – whether you’re Kim Kardashian or Meghan Markle
Thanks to 24/7 news and the internet, we all consume more celebrity gossip than ever before, while many stars are giving us an exclusive backstage pass to the A-list life thanks to Instagram and social media – but all that fame and influence comes with a heavy unwritten price tag – are you really cut out for life at the top?
A lot of people want to become rich and famous in some way. While living a life of luxury and fame might seem great on paper, it does come with downsides. In fact, you’d be surprised with some of the issues that your favourite celebrity may be dealing with behind the scenes.
For example, there are footballers who suffer from gambling addiction. There are always celebrities harbouring struggles that stay dark for months or even years, but suddenly come to light. The tabloids can spark rumours and start a wildfire of gossip.
If you are someone who is obsessed with living the celebrity life, it’s important to know what the downsides are. If you think it can never happen to you, think again. So, let’s take a look at some of the downsides of being a celebrity, whether you are a YouTube star or a hit-making musician.
Your life is anything but private
Let’s get one thing clear: once you are famous, the likelihood of living a low-profile life may seem impossible. People will want to know you’re up to the second you step outside of your home. Oh … and let’s not forget those pesky paparazzi cameras hiding in the bushes across the street looking for that perfect shot.
Some celebrities have successfully been able to keep their private life on the down-low. But for others, they haven’t been able to do it no matter how hard they try. Of course, thanks to social media there are celebrities that offer a behind the scenes glimpse into their every day lives.
So if privacy is what you want, it’ll be hard to get by as a celebrity. Especially when you want to spend time with family but you’re constantly hounded by fans all the time. Not exactly what you call an enjoyable way to just go out and about.
Plus, you may be dealing with issues that you don’t want to go public. Whether it’s an alcohol or drug problem or something completely different, it shouldn’t be anyone’s business. Especially those in journalism looking for the “juicy stuff”.
You’ll be flooded with plenty of hate mail