The Unbearable Weight of Fame: Why Celebrity Scrutiny Has Gone Too Far

The constant need to defend one's image and narrative against a torrent of misinformation and critical commentary detracts significantly from a celebrity’s ability to focus on their actual profession. Time and emotional energy that could be spent creating art, performing, or engaging in charitable work are instead consumed by crisis management, legal battles against invasive media, and the psychological defense against online attacks. The industry's output is therefore indirectly hampered by the very scrutiny that claims to hold it to account.