They’re put on display for the masses, treated as an entertainment commodity, and gossiped about. Add to this the pressures of critics, threats, stalkers, and other security issues, and you have one stressed-out celebrity life. This takes a toll on relationships. Just as the constant stress of public scrutiny has led to more than one paparazzo receiving a black eye, it is also often a source of depression, paranoia, drug abuse, and acting out for many celebrities. These things wreak havoc on a marriage as one or both partners desperately grasp at coping mechanisms to get them through day after difficult day.
