It is true that some celebrities are known for their glamour and wealth rather than for their work or success. Some people believe that they set a bad reference, and I agree with this opinion.
In the past famous artists, actors, among others, were recognized by their track record and achievements. In this way, they demonstrated great effort, determination and ambition, and because of that they became successful people. An example is the actor and martial artist Jackie Chan, who became world famous through years of practice and hard work. By contrast, nowadays, there is a great number of emerging “stars”, who are only in the media because they are mainstream or nice-looking. In fact, songs have turned into commercial products without any quality, being more relevant the catchy tunes over the lyrics and rhythms.
Apart from the examples expressed above, I also believe that many people are achieving fame through scandals and controversial actions. In this case, reality TV shows have incentivized the promotion of erratic behaviours and excesses in lifestyle, which are shown and imitated by the audience. Furthermore, many people are famous for the wrong reasons. A good example would be Paris Hilton, who spends her time attending parties and nightclubs promoting the idea that the glamour and media profile are more important than hard work or good character. Sharing an unreal message to young people that success is based on banalities.
By way of conclusion, I strongly believe that contemporary celebrities are letting inappropriate models to youth.
It is true that
some
celebrities
are known
for their glamour and wealth
rather
than for their work or success.
Some
people
believe that they set a
bad
reference, and I
agree
with this opinion.
In the past
famous
artists, actors, among others,
were recognized
by their
track
record and achievements. In this way, they demonstrated great effort, determination and ambition, and
because
of that they became successful
people
. An example is the actor and martial artist Jackie Chan, who became world
famous
through years of practice and
hard
work. By contrast, nowadays, there is a great number of emerging “stars”, who are
only
in the media
because
they are mainstream or nice-looking. In fact, songs have turned into commercial products without any quality, being more relevant the catchy tunes over the lyrics and rhythms.
Apart from the examples expressed above, I
also
believe that
many
people
are achieving fame through scandals and controversial actions.
In this case
, reality TV
shows
have incentivized the promotion of erratic
behaviours
and excesses in lifestyle, which
are shown
and imitated by the audience.
Furthermore
,
many
people
are
famous
for the
wrong
reasons. A
good
example would be Paris Hilton, who spends her time attending parties and nightclubs promoting the
idea
that the glamour and media profile are more
important
than
hard
work or
good
character. Sharing an unreal message to young
people
that success
is based
on banalities.
By way of conclusion, I
strongly
believe that contemporary celebrities are letting inappropriate models to youth.