Paparazzi do not have free reign to invade celebrities’ lives and celebrities have a right to privacy. Paparazzi are photographers who take pictures of celebrities. These photos are usually taken while these public figures are doing normal, everyday activities. Many issues have surfaced as a result of overzealous paparazzi; such as the tragic death of Princess Diana, Steven Tyler’s lawsuit, and Hawaii and California’s new laws. One of the events that have taken place as an effect of overly zealous paparazzi is Princess Diana’s death. The Princess of Wales, Diana, was killed in a car accident in 1997 while being chased by paparazzi. Sue Neiboer states, “five paparazzi on motorcycles were following Princess Diana, who was traveling in a blue …show more content…
Celebrities and public figures deserve the right to privacy and to have the peace of mind they need to know they will not be harmed by paparazzi attempting to pursue photos of them. Only a week before the accident, the Princess of Wales states in an interview, “The press is ferocious. It pardons nothing. It only hunts for mistakes. Every motive is twisted, every gesture is criticized,” (Neiboer 9). Paparazzi can be overzealous and go to great lengths to take a photo of celebrities for the public …show more content…
Jack Komperda says, “a British newspaper published unflattering photos of Tyler walking the beaches of Maui not far from his recently purchased home in nothing but camouflage Speedos and some beaded jewelry while holding a pair of snorkeling flippers.” Tyler testified in a hearing in February of 2013 for the pictures taken of him in his underwear (Komperda 25). Steven Tyler was the one pushing for an anti-paparazzi bill to be put into place in Hawaii Legislature. On Tuesday, March 5, 2013, Hawaii Senate passed this bill. Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez states, “The bill would make taking unwanted photos or encroaching on private moments a civil violation.” Steven Tyler wanted this bill to be passed to assist himself and all other celebrities who struggle with the paparazzi invading their private lives. The SB465 bill explicitly says,"if the person captures or intends to capture, in a manner that is offensive to a reasonable person, through any means a visual image, sound recording, or other physical impression of another person while that person is engaging in a personal or familial activity with a reasonable expectation of privacy," This bill, also know as the ‘Steven Tyler Act,’ makes it more difficult for paparazzi to invade on public figure’s personal lives without being sued. Lilly Chapa explains this new law by stating, “This bill is an “anti-paparazzi bill that would
Shock waves went around the world when news spread that the ‘people’s princess’, Princess Diana of Wales had died. On August 31st, 1997, she was involved in a car crash and sustained serious injuries, passing away four hours after the collision. Official investigators concluded that it was an accident, caused by the driver’s alcohol levels, and pursuing paparazzi. In comparison, a conspiracy theory suggests that the crash was orchestrated by the British Secret Service, as ordered by the Monarchy.
Celebrities like acting and singing for the public, but it does not mean fame is really their thing. Celebrities sometimes just like acting because it is what they like and want privacy. During an interview with Today, an American talk show, the popular actor Johnny Depp was interviewed and according to Liat Kornowski, Deputy Director of Growth and Analytics, The Huffington Post, he mention that being famous is like being a fugitive when he stated, “...and then you start to realize that for the past 10 or 15 years you've been going into restaurants through the back door, scurrying along greasy floors, trying to get to some private room. It's not unlike living like a fugitive." Johnny Depp likes his career, but might not appreciate that he needs to hide from paparazzi and can not take his children to take a walk to the park or the streets because of cameras following him almost every public place he goes. Many celebrities have the same opinion as Johnny Depp when people do not give celebrities the privacy to enjoy a day out with their children and family for one day with no one bothering them. When people say that celebrities are rude it can be because the celebrities do not want attention drawn to their child. Celebrities can have all the fancy clothes and pay hundreds of dollars on it but should
...uld be justifiable to emphasize that a good number of them find it sickening to miss the limelight. . Nonetheless, it goes without mentioning that celebrities get exploited because some gossip stories explore the things that would otherwise be considered to be private.
This sort of behavior is constant over time. Celebrities today are posted and paraded all over TV and magazines, no matter what they do. Justin Beiber was caught drunk driving, stealing property, and many more crimes.... ... middle of paper ... ...
Perhaps the best way to think of it is as a war. On one side are the Hollywood stars with their armies of agents, managers, lawyers, publicists, handlers, personal assistants and, of course, bodyguards. And on the other side are the paparazzi - guerrilla warriors armed with cameras, whose job it is to break through the stars’ defenses, steal small parts of their souls and sell them to the highest bidder. The lengths to which paparazzi will go to get “the shot” are legendary - hiding out in trees, digging through garbage and spitting on the stars in order to shoot their reactions. Car chases and helicopter surveillance seem to be routine. And there’s very little the stars can do about it. Even the paparazzi who were trailing Princess Diana that hot August night, one of whom called 911 while the others recorded the scene for both posterity and prosperity, got by with a slap on the wrist, if that.
Many of us would probably agree that a life of a celebrity is really hard. Amidst their busy schedules, people are always on the look out on them. They have been followed by many and every one's eyes are always on them. News about our favorite celebrities can spread so easily because of the massive social media that we have and as well as the advanced tech apps that everyone is using. Though as fans and supporters, we are always happy whenever we see updates from our celebrity idols but we cannot really control how the people might react whenever updates about them are released on social media.
In today’s society, we take the luxury of normalcy for granted. We produce a daily failure to realize that even the people we rave about on reality TV shows, movies, sitcoms, and talk shows suffer from emotional abuse and extreme invasion of privacy. Celebrities have every right to privacy because no matter how famous, they are citizens of the United States and are entitled to their constitution.
The public has been revolutionary to have access into celebrities’ private life thanks to the “paparazzi”. Definitely, celebrities will always be in front of the camera. It comes with the frame. Nevertheless, it does not justify photographing and the lives of people at the expanse of their privacy.
Photographing an individual whether famous or not in public will not violate that person’s privacy under the laws in most countries. Assuming the paparazzi isn’t assaulting someone or trespassing or otherwise doing something illegal while taking such a picture, he or she will not be violating the law. Public figures do not ask for a total invasion of their privitness .Few of us lead lives that are not classified into a newsworthy. Just because these people contribute to their profession in front of the world, it does not mean that they should be denied the right to privacy and respect. Therefore Paparazzi should be banned from exposing people’s private lives, any way they want.
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It seems as if sppome people just can’t get enough of the exploratory tabloids of their favorite celebrities, some people still take an interest in celebrities that aren't even around anymore . Throughout Americas Hollywood History the views of women actresses has changed drastically, two very good examples are Elizabeth Taylor and Lindsay Lohan.The contrast between these two women show a difference in class,culture and time. By researching actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Lindsay Lohan one would discover the tragic and destructive toll Hollywood glamor that would eventually come to overrun their lives.
...race with paparazzi in an attempt to avoid them, Diana’s death was mourned with the world as they lost one of the most important women of their time. After her death, Elizabeth Dole, American Red Cross president, spoke about Diana with kind words, "The Princess brought the power of her presence, her compassion, and her position to some of the most important humanitarian issues of our time, saving countless lives and bringing comfort to countless others. Her work to bring about a global ban on land mines did more to galvanize world opinion on this issue than any other single individual. Her death is mourned by an entire world. We at the American Red Cross share the grief of the British people in the loss of a national and global treasure. We will miss her special touch and the love that she so effectively expressed through action." (Britannia Internet Magazine 2003)
Napoleon Hill once said, “Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” This quote should be frequently used in society’s everyday lives. Celebrities influence people’s lives on a day-to-day basis and they do not even realize it. People use reality T.V. and commercials to figure out what they are supposed to wear or how they are supposed to live, but what they do not realize, is that the majority of media is fake. As a whole, we need to figure out how to tell if what the media is portraying is realistic. Adults and children cannot be comparing their lives to millionaires.
...e right to maintain some privacy because it isn’t the media’s right on what they are doing or who they are dating. It isn’t their right to know at all, it’s not like the world owns them. They have the right to keep something private and if they want to share it then they will share it with the whole world it they wanted too.
In previous years, the issue with the paparazzi and media has grown. With the advances in technology, it makes taking and posting photos of celebrities or public figures much easier. The public appears greedy and feels privy to their private lives. Celebrities, or any public figure, have very limited privacy due to the paparazzi and media. The paparazzi and media are also affecting celebrities’ children. Currently, laws are being put in effect to stop this.