Why do People Want to Become Famous?

There are many opportunities for people to become famous these days and lots of willing participants in the fame game. Reality shows and talent shows seem to be the quickest route to fame, though you could always marry a footballer, as that usually helps, too. If you're really desperate to become famous, there is always the option of working hard and building on your talent, though this is the less favoured route for most. No longer is there an expectation you should have a particular talent or skill that merits fame, as long as you are prepared to follow the rules that come with fame.

These rules generally revolve around your willingness to open up your life to the general public. Celebrities who have become famous as a result of actually achieving something are often more reluctant to talk about their private lives and will not be seen on reality shows. It is generally those who are famous for doing nothing that are prepared to open their doors to the cameras and let the general public get a glimpse of the way they live their lives. You may wonder why, but then you only have to look at how much they get paid for participating to understand.

When you're famous, you're treated like a star whether you are deserve such treatment or not. You get invited to high-profile parties and meet lots of famous faces; you have people opening doors for you and serving you drinks; you don't have to queue like everyone else when you're on the VIP list. You have access to a whole different world where you're treated with respect and you don't have to worry about paying for anything. You're constantly told you're beautiful and get clothes and make-up for free, without having to work for any of it. Life is so much easier when you're rich and famous.

It is therefore not surprising that so many youngsters are growing up and aspiring to be famous like their favourite reality television stars. They are not interested in being famous for doing anything in particular; they just want the riches and glamorous lifestyle that seems so easy to obtain when you're in the public eye. The desire for fame isn't only confined to young people, though, as older people are also deciding to try their luck on talent shows in the hope they are 'discovered' and can make a huge amount of money without having to do very much.

People don't seem to realise that once you let the media into your lives, it becomes impossible to escape. As soon as you enter the public arena, nothing is sacred and you could quite soon see personal details and pictures popping up in newspapers, magazines and online. There are certainly drawbacks to being famous, but they don't appear to be strong enough to put people off the idea of fame.