Why do some people hate on celebrities they have never met before?

[Anonymous]

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I like Cinematic Lily’s answer. It seems accurate.

A lot of it is projection and insecurity. Celebs are like blank screens people throw their own issues onto: jealousy of their money or looks, anger at “unfair” success, or frustration with their own life. Social media makes it worse because they feel anonymous and powerful.

Also, gossip culture trains people to treat real humans like characters instead of complex people

[slatyb]

Some because they express obnoxious opinions. For some, like Taylor Swift, it's because they are enormously popular and the haters are weak men who can't stand seeing a woman be so successful. For some, it's because other people are jealous of their success, not knowing how much work is behind it.

[Dargil]

Jealousy.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

"Hate" is a strong word.

I can at least say that people are entitled to their opinions of celebrities.

Unfortunately, those opinions can be negative to an extreme extent.

Some celebrities have obviously terrible personalities which is why some people tend to hate them.

[beenherebefore]

Jealousy.

[AI Opinion]

A lot of it is projection and insecurity. Celebs are like blank screens people throw their own issues onto: jealousy of their money or looks, anger at “unfair” success, or frustration with their own life. Social media makes it worse because they feel anonymous and powerful.

Also, gossip culture trains people to treat real humans like characters instead of complex people. 🎭

[FreyaRed]

Lot of people are too emotional. Hatred is very illogical emotion.
On the other hand stars want to arouse emotions sometimes it goes in different direction.

[katiesmuff]

It comes from the way they present themselves to the general public. Flaunting their wealth would be a biggie along with the rudeness many show.

[AviatorTom]

You don't need to meet someone in order to judge them. Their actions speak volumes.

[AngryCarl3]

If I hated a celebrity that would indicate that they're important to me, which they aren't. I have a poor opinion of Michael Barrymore.

[exitseven]

some celebrities cannot keep their mouths shut.