The Advantages of Being Famous

When you ask children what they want to do when they get older, many will respond that they want to be famous. They don't necessarily know what they want to be famous for, but the whole idea of being a celebrity certainly appeals to them. It isn't really that surprising considering the number of individuals who are designated as celebrities and the attention they receive. The celebrity lifestyle is obviously going to be an appealing one when it appears that you don't have to do very much work and can still earn a fortune. You basically have lots of free time and can afford to do what you want.

Consequently, one of the most evident advantages of being famous is that you usually get paid a lot of money for doing relatively little work, although this obviously depends on how famous you are and what you're famous for. Usually, it takes time to become famous and to build a fan base, and so in the beginning you might have to put in the hours to get noticed, or at least connect with a decent PR adviser who can get you on your way! If you make pop music, you may be expected to spend time in the studio, go on tour and give interviews, which can be time-consuming, but this is nowhere near the same as having a nine-to-five job.

Clearly, if it was that hard to be a famous pop star, nobody would aspire to become one, yet the popularity of shows such as 'The X-Factor' indicate that there are a lot of people who want to become a famous singer, regardless of their actual ability. Therein lies the problem, since there are so many celebrities who are basically famous for doing nothing, as opposed to being a skilled performer or outstanding in their field. They may get some of the advantages of being famous, such as getting into high-profile clubs and events and receiving free goodies, but they've never had to work for them.

However, celebrity magazines and tabloid newspapers continually need new blood in order to keep their pages full. The situation has grown even more desperate with the Internet and the popularity of online celebrity gossip sites, since these sites need to draw traffic in, which they are only going to do if there are stories and pictures that people want to see. Thus, more and more celebrities are being created, and forced upon the general public. This may not be a bad thing for those who suddenly find themselves famous if they are able to make lots of money whilst their fame lasts.

Not everyone can cope with the pressure of being famous, but most celebrities are able to appreciate the perks their job brings. They may not always enjoy being recognised in public, but they undoubtedly enjoy mixing with other stars and being able to attend prestigious events because of their fame. They also probably enjoy the fact that they don't have a conventional job and can spend their free time doing whatever they want, because they have the funds to be able to. With so many advantages associated with being famous, you can't blame children for thinking this is a legitimate career choice.