Opinion Article

Should the Private Lives of Famous People Be Off Limits

    

Celebrities, just like us have their own life, people tend to forget that sometimes. Like us they are humans, they aren't just here on earth to entertain us, they have their own secrets and flaws. Paparazzi’s harass celebrities by going into their personal space and invading their privacy. Imagine if you were famous, how would you feel if you just wanted to go out for ice scream with a friend, talk to them and relax, but couldn't because you have people trying to take pictures with you or find out who you're with. 

Some people might argue that if someone decides to do something to become famous they are giving up part of their life and their right to privacy which I completely disagree with. Just because someone is in a movie or on TV doesn’t mean they gave up their life to the public. The lives of the rich and famous should be off limits to the public just like everyone else on this planet. They have the right to show what they want from their life to the public. Paparazzi’s are always trying to take sneaky pictures of celebrities when they are out and about and create a story that is most likely inaccurate or exaggerated. Hackers will try to get into their phones to and reveal private pictures they’ve taken. Just recently last year around september, iCloud was hacked causing about 100 or more celebrities to have private photos taken released to the public. 

In my opinion I think it is just plain out ridiculous to even ask that question. Of course the lives of famous people should be off limits. Why cant they have a private life just like us? When you think about it, theres not really anything that sets us apart from them. Most Celebrities are famous for their art, NOT their personal lives.