When you look past the image, a celebrity is merely a person

When you look past the image, a celebrity is merely a person you know nothing about.

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The quote by Roxane Gay in "Bad Feminist: Essays" highlights the idea that celebrities are often viewed through the lens of their public personas, which can be misleading. Behind the glitz and glamour, they remain unknown individuals with personal lives and experiences that the public is not privy to. This reminds us that celebrity culture can create a distorted perception of reality, focusing on the surface rather than the complexities of...

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