Hello, everyone!
I hope you're all doing well and taking good care of yourselves inside and out. Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind for a while, but especially now with all the recent headlines: it's time we stop idolising celebrities and treating them like gods.
For as long as I can remember, I've never really been one to put celebrities on a pedestal. It's just not in my nature. I don't follow their every move, obsess over their lives, or feel like I know them personally because I've seen them in films, on stage, or in interviews. I don't really care about any celebrity one way or the other—they're people, just like the rest of us, with their own flaws, mistakes, and secrets.
And let's be honest, the latest developments with the Epstein files have only reinforced why this mindset feels so important. Over the past couple of years, waves of documents have been unsealed, revealing connections between Jeffrey Epstein—a convicted sex offender—and a shocking number of high-profile names. We're talking former presidents like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump (mentioned hundreds of times in various contexts), tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, entertainers such as Woody Allen, Michael Jackson, Kevin Spacey, and even figures like Prince Andrew (formerly of the British royal family). There are emails, photos, flight logs, and mentions involving people like Richard Branson, Naomi Campbell, Mick Jagger, and many others from the worlds of film, music, business, and politics.
Important note: simply being named in these files doesn't automatically mean wrongdoing—many were social or business acquaintances, and some have denied any deeper involvement or knowledge of Epstein's crimes. But the sheer volume of powerful, famous individuals linked in any way to someone like Epstein is a stark reminder that celebrity status or wealth doesn't make someone inherently good, moral, or worthy of worship.
We live in a culture where we elevate these people to almost god-like levels. We buy their products, copy their styles, defend them fiercely online, and sometimes excuse behaviour we'd never tolerate from "ordinary" people. Social media amplifies this—filters, PR teams, and carefully curated images make them seem flawless. But behind the glamour, many are just flawed humans capable of poor choices, entitlement, or worse.
The Epstein case highlights how dangerous that pedestal can be. When we idolise someone, we often overlook red flags or give them a pass because "they're famous" or "they seem so nice on screen." It creates a culture where accountability feels optional for the elite, and that's not healthy—for society or for us as individuals.
I've always preferred to admire real qualities in people I actually know: kindness, integrity, hard work, and authenticity. Beauty, style, and success are great, but they're not reasons to treat anyone as infallible.
So, let's shift our focus. Let's celebrate talent without deifying the person behind it. Let's hold everyone—celebrity or not—to the same basic standards of decency and humanity. And let's remember that no one is above scrutiny, no matter how many followers, awards, or magazine covers they have.
What about you? Have you ever found yourself idolising a celebrity, or has something (like these recent revelations) made you rethink that? Share your thoughts in the comments—I'd genuinely love to hear from you.
Take care, stay grounded, and keep pampering yourselves with things that truly matter.
Love,
