Do celebrities make for bad role models?

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Lynx122 · Accepted Answer

It depends on the celebrity some are amazing role models and some are terrible ones. I think a good example is Julio Jones and Antonio Brown they were both star wide recievers but their character couldn't be more different. Julio Jones is a great role model in my opinion and AB is not. In Kpop I think there's quite a few good role models. I'm always impressed with how hard they work I couldn't even do half of what they do. Girls' Generation for instance they're the best role models for any girl or woman I could imagine.

They're legends they worked so hard they're so humble and classy, they're always cheerful polite respectful and kind to others. They have a great friendship they always support each other and they're great as a group but they're also individually super talented and can do their own thing as well like some are acting, doing tv shows, doing solo albums, musicals, moderating events, Djing all kinds of stuff.

Do celebrities make for bad role models?

Some say one of them might even be president of Korea one day, she played a part during the crisis where it looked like the U. S. might invade North Korea she performed at both concerts in South and North Korea and even gave a speech and proposed that everyone takle pictures together making the peace sign which they did. I made a post about it here :)

https://shesmysunny.tumblr.com/post/172449778019/seohyun-gotta-go-save-the-world-again-im-so

AlexanderBrunnrgaard · Accepted Answer

People who inflate their importance and the value of their opinions, posing them as facts, making unqualified political statements to influence their followers, speaking of matters they have no real clue about and as per standard, always espousing a virtue-less, liberal and generic lifestyle. Prime examples: Miley Cyrus, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Griffin, Meryl Streep, the artist Passenger who made an entire song dedicated to say, **** you Trump.

Yes, very bad role models.

Sbgirl · Accepted Answer

Yes. Many have been caught out with bad behaviour - rape, sexual assault, attacking others, bad mouthing other celebrities.
They also spend money like its nothing - none of them need three houses and five cars (especially the ones who can't even drive?). That money could do so much good. If they used it for good, then they would be more admirable. No one need a millions of dollars, and some of these people are sitting on billions.
They glorify drinking, drugs and casual sex too, and do not state any consequences to this. This leads more young people into thinking its cool.
For females in particular, they wear revealing clothing (most of the time not even flattering - it is becoming a 'how naked can I get without actually being naked competition') This leads to a variety of self-esteem issues for girls, and also makes them believe they need to dress this way in order to appear attractive.
For males in particular, many male rap artists have very degrading lyrics about women. This will rub off on young men and could influence their views towards women. Not to mention obviously the more serious allegations of sexual assault.
Hollywood is full of all kinds of undesirables we don't hear about too - from satanists to pedos. Just because someone is in the public eye doesn't mean we should look up to them.

Commander_Red · Accepted Answer

I don't think we should label someone a bad role model for simply being a celebrity. You gotta remember that just because they are rich and famous doesn't mean they don't have values, and honestly, you have to look at their actions vs their social status.

Lena Heady (Cersei Lannister) is someone who supports human rights, is very vocal about her opinions, and is sympathetic towards humans belonging of 3rd world countries, and she actually gets involved. Ian Somerhalder also takes action for causes he believes in. However, when you have people like Ariana Grande and Justin Beiber who disrespect not only their fans but also their country, I don't think they are the best people to look up to.

theronaldmcdonald · Answer

Usually, but it’s not really in their job description if you ask me. When I see people say “so and so is such a bad role model, I don’t want my child looking up to them” I wonder, isn't it your job to raise your children? Not the media’s? You teach them what is right and valuable and what is not by your standards. Celebrities are just people, we can’t expect them to live their lives solely for the sake of the public.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, most of them do make bad role models because they don't live in the real world.

Their celebrity status and high income, combined with the group-think that comes with the people in their peer groups, means they have little understanding of the realities of the world in which normal people live.

OpenWine · Answer

you could enjoy Beyonce music. acting like she does in videos would make you very unpleasant tho. don't act like you're on a pedestal that's rule nr. 1

JackSmy · Answer

A LOT of the time, yes!! They get caught up in their fame, and money and lose track of the important things! Not to mention those that get arrested for sexual abuse, and rape!

OC_99 · Answer

It depends on the person, some of them are excellent role models who we should try to be. But then there are other which life shouldn't be look at.

DizzyDesii · Answer

Only the ones who promote drugs and sex outside of marriage. Let people do it on their own terms. Dont “influence” others

ezziofsunshine · Answer

Some do.. some dont... there is a side to both... meeting them in real would make anyone know about it

0oGreyo0 · Answer

Why would take life advice from somebody who sings pr dances unless that's going to be your profession or passion then you shouldn't value it other than entertainment and

Kenneth14621 · Answer

Yes. I mean a lot of them are famous by luck. Or just a child of a rich person. Have to be careful who you admire.

Randall9011 · Answer

Yes. They make it look like drinking, doing drugs, and acting like a complete idiot is perfect for society.

MaggieClover · Answer

I don’t know, I mean because of Beyoncé I use to drink San Pellegrino @barbaric

Malachi69 · Answer

Yeah unrealistic life style based bloated money bags paid by lust filled viewers man that sounds like a page straight out of the devil's good book.

OddBeMe · Answer

The celebs seeking attention do, bc they do stupid things for attention.

BCRanger10 · Answer

Yes. I think that the majority of them do.

Alice2398 · Answer

Yes if not all of them

Sparkling_Star · Answer

75% yeah but 25% are actually good

Razal · Answer

Mostly true, but there are exceptions of good celebrities as well.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Is water wet? Or do ducks quack?

Aiasis · Answer

Yes to the millionth power.

douride2 · Answer

Most of them make bad role models

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

It all depends on the person.

OceanMelon · Answer

Many of them are bad role models.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Duhm all of them. Yes. All.

tHISpLACEiSbONKERZ · Answer

They never were role models to me.

imraankhan · Answer

No, they are for both. good and bad

Iddy_Bella · Answer

Yes. I think so.

AngelLily · Answer

Most of them ya.

ColHathi · Answer

Obviously

Dingsbums · Answer

A lot yea

OfDeath · Answer

Yes they do

najekim · Answer

Yup.

In_Trance · Answer

Yeah

Sabretooth · Answer

can.

JesseJayNeak · Answer

Many of them do

Anonymous · Answer

Female ones, yes.

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