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Being a celebrity, such as a famous film star or sports personality, brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?

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To be a well-known
person
,
such
 as a popular movie star or sports celebrity can be both problematic and beneficial.
Although
 stars make a lot of money and have power, I believe that
to be
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 a famous
person
 brings more disadvantages than benefits simply because it affects mental health and stars lack privacy. To be a famous
person
 is extremely stressful and it causes some serious mental issues. Celebrities like singers and actors are often under pressure because of the high standards the world places on them. They spend hours and weeks improving their skills to perform in
a
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 best possible way. Often, they feel that they don’t have any chance of failing
that
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which
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 leads them to some mental disorders like anxiety syndrome or depression.
For example
, the famous actor Rob Williams committed suicide and
reason
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the reason
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 for that was
a
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depression. Another drawback is that popular individuals have little or no private
life
. Private
life
 is a fundamental part of people’s
life
. Usually, famous people lack privacy simply because paparazzi or some fans disturb them too much. Fans tend to do various dangerous actions that
brings
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 stars stress.
For example
,
according to
 a news report, a fan of
a
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famous singer Rihanna waited
her
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near the trash cans and after a
while
 he stole
the
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Rihanna’s trash bag. He did it because he hoped to find some personal valuable Rihanna’s belongings. In conclusion, being a popular
person
have
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 more drawbacks
such
 as dealing with mental health problems and
lack
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a lack
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 of personal
life
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Public scrutiny
  • Intrusive
  • Endorsements
  • Sponsorships
  • Financial security
  • High-profile collaborations
  • Social influence
  • Philanthropic efforts
  • Trust issues
  • Mental health challenges
  • Substance abuse
  • Pressures of celebrity
  • Expectations
  • Disconnect from reality
  • Normalcy
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