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It's a complicated issue however there is a difference: film stars make money from being famous. The more well known they are, the more money they get for an ap

It's a complicated issue however there is a difference: film stars make money from being famous. The more well known they are, the more money they get for an appearance in a film. Being famous is just as much their job as acting. I'm not saying that they therefore have no right to privacy - I'm not even sure exactly what my views are on the issue - but there is definitely a difference. Somewhat related: http://wilwheaton.net/2012/09/heres-my-flabby-forty-year-old-nerdy-self-on-the-beach-in-hawaii/ http://wilwheaton.net/2012/09/heres-my-flabby-forty-year-old...

RickHull 14y ago
> Being famous is just as much their job as acting. This seems like sloppy thinking to me. Becoming famous is a potential side-effect of their acting job. With fame comes other opportunities, but that doesn't make being famous a job. Who is the employer? Likewise, getting a good night's sleep brings opportunities to excel that might not otherwise be available. It doesn't make it my job.