Celebrities are individuals who are known for their achievements in the world of entertainment or popular culture. They are often actors, musicians or athletes. Celebrities can also be politicians or social media influencers. They are well-known for their work and enjoy an elevated status in society, often leading a lavish lifestyle. They are adored by their fans and sometimes vilified by critics.
Fame is an elusive phenomenon that has evolved over the course of human history, with new mediums creating ever-larger categories of people celebrated. Papers and telegraphs gave way to radio, film and television, each of which magnified the number of celebrity figures and the intensity with which they were cherished. As industrial technology developed, celebrity figures became more omnipresent in the daily lives of many, although they remained an infinitesimal percentage of the population at large.
Some celebrities are well-adjusted and use their fame for positive purposes, contributing to charities and helping those in need. Others, however, become addicted to fame and strive to increase their recognition as being interesting, attractive or special. A large part of celebrity is the ability to sell tickets and merchandise, and celebrities are savvy marketers that understand how to maximize their incomes.
Regardless of their vocation, most celebrities have to deal with the pressure of being scrutinized by the press. This has led to a number of high-profile scandals that have damaged the careers of many celebrities. Some stars have even been thrown out of their professions as a result of being caught in inappropriate behavior or releasing bad publicity.
When meeting a celebrity, be respectful and do your research about them. If you want to ask a question, be clear about what you need from them and how it will benefit the community. If you are mobbing them, it’s best to back off as they don’t owe you anything and it can be uncomfortable for them.
If you have a celebrity in mind for your project, make sure that they are the right fit for you and for your company. Make sure that they have staying power and are not just a flash in the pan. A celebrity with a solid reputation will help your business in the long-term and be an asset instead of a liability.
There is an emerging body of literature examining celebrities’ impacts on health-related outcomes. The current review will categorize studies by outcome domain (short-term, medium-term, and long-term), and then evaluate each study for evidence indicating that celebrities have positive, negative, mixed, or no impact on the particular outcome of interest. This information will be synthesized, allowing for comparisons across different outcomes, populations, environments, and interventions. The review will then identify key contextual, contextualized, and individual differences in the influence of celebrities on the particular outcome of interest. This will be accomplished through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The results of the planned review will be published in a systematic manner with the goal of identifying implications for practice and policy.