Glimpse Of A Celebrity's Life

This weekend I got a glimpse of what it just might be like to be one of the most famous people in the world and it left me feeling at least a little bad for them.

Paris Hilton hosted a party at a casino in northern Minnesota. She arrived around Midnight and was escorted to her personal VIP area, after saying a quick hello on stage. Her personal VIP area was just like any you would see in LA or NYC clubs, except probably not as private. She had a trendy white sofa and trendy white chairs with a couple of tables up on a small stage, with the area separated from the general public by velvet ropes.

Of course, people went crazy. I can’t really blame them. I was excited to see her, too. But I was rather taken back by their behavior. People were squishing each other just to get even two inches closer and reaching over and around each other, desperate to get her attention. People reaching out with stuff in hopes of getting it signed and their cameras in hopes she might grab it and take a picture. One lady just would not quit with the camera waving, after Paris’ manager repeatedly shook his head ‘no’.

It was obvious Paris was not leaving that little stage. She did exactly what she was paid to do. Dance around and be cute. Her boyfriend Doug was along and they danced around, watched the dance floor and took their own pictures. And as all of this took place, people just stood around the area as tight and close as possible, snapping picture after picture and watching. Why not just take a couple or few pictures, wave and move on so others can have a chance? But no, they just watched. It was as if they were at a zoo watching animals in a cage.

I got to wonder what it felt like to her to be watched and treated this way. I was invited to join her in her personal VIP area and as I was on the inside looking out at the madness, I began to feel bad for her. Sure, she must be used to it and it is what she was getting paid to experience, but she is a human, too. Not an animal. A sweet, good-hearted young lady, who really is not all that different from the rest of us. She enjoys lounging around watching movies and TV, and making mac & cheese over walking red carpets and partying. She likes reptiles and outdoorsy activities. And she works hard, just like the rest of us. That doesn’t sound like an animal to me and she, nor any other celebrity, should be treated more respectfully and with courtesy.