Write about the following topic: Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

✨ Do you want to improve your IELTS writing?
Admittedly, the right to privacy of a famous person has always been a debatable topic. Some laud that it is a fundamental privilege of these celebrities and should not be breached by the
media
, whereas, some argue that fame waives off
such
privileges. While the contrary opinion has valid arguments, I believe that the personal life of every individual is their private affair and the same should be respected every time.
This
essay will
further
elucidate the said opinion.
First
and foremost, it is a matter of fact that every actor or actress is a human being after all and desires some quiet time after a long tiring day at work.
However
, due to constant
media
coverage, they are unable to get some. The interference of the paparazzi has been of
such
an extent that some influential people had lost their lives in a car accident trying to avoid so-called news coverage.
For instance
, the car accident of Princess Diana, as well as the crash of the actor Paul Walker are few amongst many other
such
incidents.
Therefore
, it is important to respect the boundaries of everyone, especially these stars.
Although
, it is an admitted fact that some people crave
media
attention and consider it to be their gateway to the limelight.
Moreover
, artists earn their bread and butter by exposing their personal life and letting others take a good look at them. Notwithstanding the positive impact of
such
exposure, the drawbacks,
such
as breach of property, leak of sensitive data and reporting of every private detail outweighs the benefits of the same. In conclusion, while being a public figure has exposure to the public as a part of the job, yet the right to privacy should not be compromised at any point in time.
Therefore
, the state must create strict rules in order to promote the averred fundamental right and above all, the
media
must respect it more in order to promote peaceful and healthy journalism.
Submitted by drt1311 on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • privacy invasion
  • public figure
  • mental health impact
  • media scrutiny
  • right to privacy
  • public interest
  • celebrity culture
  • press freedom
  • stress-related illnesses
  • publicity tool
What to do next:
Look at other essays: