vocab - celebs

Life of a Celeb.

The life of a celeb isn’t all a bed of roses, you know. It really is a double-edged sword and it’s difficult to know if the pros outweigh the cons. Being in the limelight 24/7 can’t be good for your mental health. Being under constant scrutiny, having every aspect of your life dissected by the tabloids, it’s enough to drive you round the bend. It's no wonder so many child stars go off the rails in such a spectacular fashion.

They get their big breaks and rise to fame at such a young age then burn out in a blaze of glory for all to see. Keeping your feet on the ground is no mean feat when you’re surrounded by so many hangers-on blowing smoke up your backside. It must be so easy to let the fame go to your head and start thinking you’re the best thing since sliced bread. Then, if things take a turn for the worse, the fall from grace can be precipitous.

It’s not all doom and gloom however, being in the public eye does have its perks. For one thing you get to lead a glamorous lifestyle; on the guestlist for every event, endorsed by all the biggest brands, it’s ironic that some of the richest people in the world hardly have to pay for anything.

​Behind the scene of a celebrity.

Designers and companies bend over backwards to get those publicity shots of you decked out in their latest products. But brands and products aren’t the only ones that can benefit by association with a megastar; some A-listers choose to use their platforms to raise awareness of various issues and campaigns, drawing their followers’ attention to the plights of various disenfranchised groups around the world.

So, have you still got your heart set on making a name for yourself in the world of show business? If so, be warned, you’ve got to learn to take the rough with the smooth. And should you happen to make it to the top, against all odds, enjoy your time in the sun, make the most of your 15 minutes of fame, because they might be over in the blink of an eye.

isn't all a bed of roses - not everything is easy or pleasant

a double-edged sword - something that has both positive and negative consequences

pros outweigh the cons - the advantages are greater than the disadvantages

Being in the limelight - being the center of attention or public scrutiny

Being under constant scrutiny - being continuously observed and judged

drive you round the bend - make you feel frustrated or crazy

go off the rails - lose control or behave in an unpredictable or reckless manner

get their big breaks - achieve a significant opportunity or success

Keeping your feet on the ground - remaining humble and realistic

no mean feat - something difficult or impressive to accomplish

Vocabulary.

hangers-on - people who associate themselves with someone for personal gain or status

blowing smoke up your backside - giving insincere compliments or flattery

let the fame go to your head - allowing success or recognition to make you arrogant or egotistical

the best thing since sliced bread - something highly praised or regarded as excellent

take a turn for the worse - become worse or take a negative direction

fall from grace - lose respect, reputation, or status

doom and gloom - a pessimistic or negative outlook

bend over backwards - make great efforts or sacrifices to help or please someone

decked out - dressed or adorned elaborately

got your heart set on - strongly desire or have a strong preference for something

take the rough with the smooth - accept both the good and bad aspects of a situation