Why do people fall in love with celebrities?

Historically, parasocial relationships were believed to be a manifestation of loneliness and isolation. This was, however, debunked by one study that found no correlation between loneliness and the intensity of viewers’ parasocial relationship with the onscreen character. Some experts have noted that the relationship, instead, helps the viewers to significantly shape their own identity and broaden their social network rather than restricting it. Other times, these figures serve an aspirational purpose, when people project their desires, hopes, and expectations onto them. We derive satisfaction from their life milestones, when they do an iconic movie, get married.