Why We Crave Fame?
"The Psychology Behind the Search for Limelight"
Why is it that the majority of western civilization is awe struck by celebrities? Think about it; when it comes down to it, a celebrity is merely a person who is more recognizable, and makes more money than the masses.
If we admire these successful individuals because they make a great deal of money, then why don't we, as a collective society, get obsessed with people like Larry Ellison and Christy Walton? For that matter, do most people know who these people are? Larry Ellison (co-founder of Oracle Corp. and the sixth richest person in the world) makes ten times more money than Angus T. Jones, Miranda Cosgrove and Selena Gomez combined, yet most people wouldn't be able to pick him out of a crowd.
Perhaps it is the mere talent we respect and admire. Bill Gates makes a lot of money, but will be the first to admit that he can be awkward during social interactions. He doesn't gravitate towards the limelight so people don't always recognize him. As humans, perhaps we have the natural tendency to respect someone with a great amount of talent and/or attractiveness, so we're interested in the likes of Johnny Depp and Gwyneth Paltrow.
But if pure talent was the source of our star obsessions, then, ahem, let's be honest, why are we obsessed with people like Kate Gosslin and Spencer Pratt?
Does it come down to recognizability? Are we buying tabloid magazines and tuning in to TMZ because we somehow relate to the faces that crowd our TV screens each evening? If that truly is the case, this is an exciting revelation to internalize, helping us put our desires in to perspective and allowing us to work towards our true passions and goals.
Our children can take the focus off of money, and concentrate on improving their craft. We can also focus on healthy gossip and avoid the child-actor pitfalls that often plauge our society.
Children In Film focuses many of its articles on responsible producing, responsible parenting and giving back - all important aspects of maintaining a healthy and successful young actor.
Additionally, our Hollywood From Home webinars address the intricate issues surrounding a career in showbiz. Check out the Q&A Session of last night's Hollywood From Home webinar with Dr. Jennifer Ramlo.
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