Currently in the news we are hearing the details of Mel Gibson’s private relationship with his soon to be ex wife Oksana.
We are being bombarded on a daily basis with his words of hatred and violence towards her.
Mel Gibson has been a celebrity his entire adult life. He is an actor, director, and producer of movies. He has been hailed the sexiest man alive by People magazine even. He has starred in and made mega huge movies in Hollywood, and has been considered a power player in his business. He was married for years to the same woman, having many children together, and living what appeared to be charmed life. His morals always appeared high and consistent with what middle America values. He was not only a celebrity, but even somewhat of a hero to some I am sure.
Hero’s and celebrity’s are similar in that they are both celebrated individuals. Hero’s are celebrated for doing something of greatness, or for having qualities that make them worthy of admiration. A celebrity is an individual that is celebrated for the mere fact of being known or famous in popular culture.
Mel Gibson’s recent actions in the news have pretty much sealed his fate. He is no longer being held to the high standards he once was, and I’m sure he never will be again. As I write that, I almost don’t fully believe my own words, because we have a history of forgiving even the most unthinkable acts committed by celebrities.
Time will tell what effect his recent transgressions will have on his future celebrity status.
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