“The world lasts because it laughs“. Does it sound relevant to you today?
The history of show business refutes this claim. It is full of comedians, singers, entertainers who dedicate their lives to entertaining others but turn out to be the saddest and most depressed people in the world.
With the impeccable comic timing that makes Chandler unique, Matthew Perry creates the most quotable character on Friends, never missing a joke. But he also brings warmth, charm and depth to a role that, in the wrong hands, could be far less likable. Dry humor is often a cover for insecurity and awkwardness, and his wisecracks are often at his expense. But in real life he suffers. Hidden from the public for most of the series remains his struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, which he details in his memoir.
The depression that shakes Hollywood:
In the so-called “Golden Age” between 1927 and 1969, actors were often underpaid, mistreated and expected to perform dangerous stunts in the name of movie magic. Filmmaking has deep layers beneath which lies reality, including pleasant and euphoric truths. The search for them is elusive and mysterious, and the only ways to achieve them are through imagination, fantasy and fiction. Real life works by the same rules as in a movie.
But what truths lie behind the scenes? What facts make people go out of their way?
With all the undeniable achievements of female actors, artists, writers, directors and producers around the world, it’s easy to believe that gender equality in this sector is improving, especially since the rise of the “Me-too” movement. Contrary to this belief, there is still a significant difference. The extent to which sexism manifests varies across work cultures.
The entertainment sector is probably the industry that puts the most pressure on its employees. Everything is explored in depth, from the way people dress and speak to the way they perceive and carry themselves as individuals. When they’re told not to take anything personally, they can bet things will get very personal because people have a way of getting under each other’s skin. Maintaining mental health requires flexible thinking, and protecting morals and ethics from compromise is a much more complex process when one is playing the field with one’s assigned role. Temptation is everywhere, and misery loves company.
Depression is a mental illness that doesn’t discriminate. It can affect people of all ages and walks of life. While it’s easy to think that the world’s biggest stars have it all, the truth is that depression can affect celebrities too – wealth and fame are no protection against this debilitating health condition. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, it affects more than 16 million adults in the United States alone. Moreover, it is the leading cause of disability in the country for people between the ages of 15 and 44.
The life story of one of the most recognizable and iconic figures, Marilyn Monroe, continues to excite us. In the early 1950s, as the actress rode the waves of fame until her untimely untimely death a decade later, the sense that the Depression now had a face lived on. Marilyn is a mirror. It reflects our cultural fears, hopes and ideals. Monroe worked hard to overcome her mental illness. She sees a psychiatrist five times a week, and after one suicide attempt, she was briefly hospitalized and then sent to a psychiatric ward. The Marilyn we see is the Marilyn we want to see. She can be a paragon of beauty, a talented actress, a brainless blonde, a brave hero, a tortured victim, a drug addict or a sufferer of mental illness. Depending on how you remember her, you can see any one of these images.
Norma Jean (1926-1962)
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They embody the human destinies of many more recognizable and beloved artists.
Heath Ledger (1979-2008)
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Among them, death is nothing new. Tragic deaths are not limited to the fields of activity – from boxers, designers, politicians and writers to actors, musicians and entrepreneurs. The fact that they destroy their own lives can hardly be understood. The question most people ask themselves is this: “Why did they want to take their lives when they had “everything”?“
But did they have it all, and does it even matter what they did or didn’t have?
Depression is a mental illness that doesn’t discriminate. In addition to jumping into different spheres of activity, it can also cross intercontinental borders.
In 2010, k-pop experienced a star breakthrough. Famous groups like BTS and BLACKPINK are conquering the global pop scene. Like Hollywood, behind k-pop’s addictive beats and flashy choreography lies a much darker side that’s rarely discussed: eating disorders. In South Korea, skinny bodies have become a cult. Entertainment agencies have long been known for managing their idols’ appearances. Trainees are often given “portion-controlled meals” and are prohibited from eating any unhealthy foods. This strict beauty standard that demands frailty isn’t just a trend among the k-pop community, it’s an absolute requirement. It opens up a discussion about eating disorders and depression. However, the fetishization of celebrity bodies is nothing new. By becoming aware of the toxicity in this industry, we are one step closer to realizing the extremely harmful consequences of what is being produced. Although the problem with one’s body image or state of mind is not unique to a certain region of the world.
It is no coincidence that it has become a trend for stars in Korea to commit suicide. And not only there.
Is laughter the guarantee of the survival of the world? Will the ambition to reach the heights of fame and fortune bring satisfaction, happiness and a long life? Is death the easiest solution in the fight against depression?
2023-11-04 09:51:20
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