Reality V'S Real...

"In logical terms, if you're just walking down the street and every single stranger on the street knew your business and came up and felt the need to comment on it, you'd just be like, 'Shut Up! I'm gonna kill you.' It's exactly the same mentality... I don't really want to try to sell it either. Maybe if I was selling it, I'd talk about it more." - Robert Pattinson talking about keeping his private life 'strictly private' Nightline; July, 2010

"I would never cheapen my relationships by talking about them. People say, ‘Just say who you’re dating. Then people will stop being so ravenous about it.’ It’s like, No they won’t! They’ll ask for specifics." - Kristen Stewart / May 06, 2010

Does this look like a PR couple to you?

I find it increasingly boring when i read so called 'romance stories' of celebrities in Tinsel-town. How some can be so comfortable having photographers 'camped' outside homes, shopping districts, restaurants, gyms? Mostly called ahead i hasten to add, by a very studious and meticulous publicist just doing his or her job, making sure your face gets seen everywhere. Flanking alongside with others on the 'Who was seen with Who' on every available Entertainment Network. Your carefully laid out 'walks or gentle strolls, arm in arm, hand in hand while you 'look' adoringly into each other's eyes while acting surprised as a photographer; hidden in the bushes, dustbins, next door neighbours garden in your gated community, snaps your photo.

There seems to be an increase of Reality V'S Fantasy - Fake V'S Real - Showmance V'S Romance, when it comes to couples and how much they are willing to sell their relationship to win the hearts of the fans and the paying public. Hugely expensive Weddings for me, just seems to cheapen the deal even more. Oh sure, they can lay claim how much they 'adore and can't live without each other' but that's until when? The shine has dulled on their Platinum and Diamond wedding bands - each fetching a cool 3 million; hard-crafted with only the finest of Diamonds and designed as a 'one of a kind' set? Until the money slowly dwindles from all the endorsements you have been getting from OK, People, Life & Style, US, STAR and any other gossip magazine, willing to follow you around while you go about your daily life. Let them wander around your home, in your bedroom, bathroom and any nook and cranny they can snoop around in? Until you can't sell your relationship anymore and you can't think of anything else you haven't done already. Countless bars and restaurants you have appeared in kissing and cuddling and looking all loved up, as he or she smiles to the waiting chaos outside the door. Pretending to ignore the lecherous cat calls from the photographers as they howler your name, ask how long you've been together and if or when did you start sleeping together, to a blinding flash of bulbs?

Can you spot the difference between the first photo and this one?

Or is it until your contractual obligation has been fulfilled; you scratch his back and he will scratch yours? Or rather; your publicist will make sure you get every endorsement you need, to continue on with your glamorous lifestyle and countless, tedious 'Reality TV shows' hoping for renewal towards another simpering season on E! As his professional profile is upped that little bit more; from a something-something of an actor, musician, basketball player, baseball player, hockey player...in fact, any other kind of player. Just as long as your name gets thrown around, with enough leverage that will sweeten the blow with a carefully drawn up 'pre-nup' giving you a nice little settlement, when your contract is finally up.

I'm i over-exaggerating? Sadly, no i am not. Every time i read crap about Robert Pattinson and his 'fake' relationship with his co-star of Twilight, Kristen Stewart, i look around at all the 'obvious' PR stunts-called-relationships-in-Hollywood, and laugh out loud at the absurdity.

You sense their despair when they have to face the hounds waiting for them...

I can never understand a bunch of whiny people, who find it completely infuriating that two people refuse to speak, promote or gush about something that is for them - incredibly private. I am not talking about the little things they do tend to say about each other when they are being interviewed; a comment here and there about their obvious quirks and idiosyncrasies. No, I'm talking about selling a relationship to several media outlets; confessing your undying love about each other. Simpering over the time spent together and then allow every pap in LA to photograph your every move 'Let's see what ______ and ______ have been up to today?' 

I would rather poke one of my eyes out with a really blunt stick, than have to succumb to all that false interest!

Jada and Will - another 'fake' relationship?

In light of so many splits - Hollywood has been nick-named 'Splitsville' because of the amount of 'relationships' that have ended, or rather came to their contractual termination. I am talking about the 'obvious' ones; those that you know just by looking at them, have been a 'marriage of mutual convenience.' That both parties have got what they wanted out of the so called 'relationship' but what about love? What about being with that person because you want to. That no matter what business you are in, your private life and public life are completely separate?

Over the top PR romance...

And don't get me started on those 'PR' relationships that make me grind my teeth with hostile intent, watching  dumbstruck at the train wreck they will leave behind, when it all comes to a more than often 'bitter end.' When the woman involved, is more happier than the man is. Only to be completely devastated when the man decides he no longer wants to be with her anymore and files divorce. Leaving her completely gob-smacked and heartbroken (I can think of several 'obligations' that have ended that way)

Again, so why is it people who thrive on wanting to know everything there is to know about gossip. Those who are so quick to believe showmances, fake couples and over the top relationships...but can't understand why Rob and Kristen prefer to keep theirs private? Is it because they don't show over the top PDA in public? Are not seen eating and drinking in all the 'pap infested' places in Hollywood; schmoozing with other 'Socialites' who just love to see their faces and names in every celebrity paper? Is it because they tend to go out together with careful military precision; making sure they are picked up covertly by those they can trust. Or is it because they simply avoid the 'pap infested' hot spots everyone else seems to go, preferring intimate settings where no one will find them?

First tentative outing in 2009...

OH, but the harpies tend to lay claim it must be because Rob is embarrassed about going out with Kristen in public. Preferring to sneak around rather than make the situation more awkward, if he does get asked about their 'showmance' by the awaiting paps.

Of course...that must be it <insert eye roll>

Ah, no sorry that's not the answer. Seems there is a hundred different excuses as to why Rob and Kristen won't come out to play with the other 'fakers' in Hollywood. Everything from 'exit strategy, Summit contractual obligations, bearding one and other to hide their sexual orientation.' ANYTHING but actually be together, because...they want to be together. Then why hide it, thousands scream with frustrated anger!

Why not?

Where does it say they have to play out their relationship in public? Where does it say they have to let a legion of cameras into their home; to follow them around documenting their daily lives, their rows, their making up, their domestic spats of who left the toothpaste on the sink once again. Or how long does it take one of them to fix their hair that clearly, always looks a mess? Why do they have to give fans a piece of their lives that's clearly their own?

Because if not, then their relationship is not real!

Oh...really?

Keeping what was real hidden - July 2009...

I guess to be 'real' in 'fake' terms, means you have to allow the paps to catch you sneaking out of hotel rooms at all hours of the morning so they can write a cock and bull story about some illicit affair you're having? Or maybe you have to be seen with enough make-up plastered on to sell the entire range of L'Oreal products, while pushing a cart around a supermarket. Displaying enough cleavage to put an unsuspecting cashiers eye out? 

Or maybe it's trying to keep what is clearly yours and very private; by making sure the door to the SUV is open wide enough, so that the aggravating hounds camped outside a quaint, romantic hideaway the morning that your significant other, has to fly to NYC to begin a hellish two months movie schedule - can't see a damn thing.

Real or Fake?

Romance or Showmance?

Don't get me wrong, there are a LOT of couples out there that are very real indeed. Those that choose to not allow business to mix with pleasure. The kind of relationships that can take the celebrity pressure, but not allow it to spill into their private lives - making sure that time is simply their own. Surrounding themselves with the security of the person they are with - knowing that they are with them, not because of their status or how famous they are or how much they earn. BUT because they are loved for who they are and not what they are.

Letting others in slowly - July 2010...

Subtle touches, encouraging nods, little glances and secret smiles - slowly Rob and Kristen have let their fan base in...with baby steps. NEITHER are public people; both find the press intrusion highly frustrating and sometimes even frightening. Both tend to keep what little they are allowed of their private lives, incredibly private. Sometimes going out of their way not to be seen or snapped in public. All this but, at the same time...throw a bone every now and again to let the fans know they are happy and together. Shared clothing, bags, sunglasses, caps, beanies and just about anything, including holidaying together. They only come out now and again and give the briefest of glimpses. It stops the persistent worrying from those that feel if they don't show their faces - that means there is trouble in their relationship. Yeah, strange but the ones doing the worrying by the way, are the same people who also suggest there is no relationship there to begin with?

You can't have it both ways!

Either they are together or not - a couple or just a fake PR showmance?

You've got a secret smile and you use it only for me...

The Kardashians, Hiltons, Lohans, Beckhams, Scar Jo and her latest beau. Joe Jonas and his ever increasing legion of women, J Lopez and her latest conquest or the nearest and dearest of the Disney kid scene. Every single one of them need the spotlight more than they need a loving, stable relationship - or AIR. 

Each desperately want, need, love attention and adoration, to boost their low self-esteem and Hollywood is all about that. It puts you up on a shiny pedestal just long enough, attending to your every need of adulation and desire, until the 'shit hit's the fan' until your 'fall from grace' only to knock your down just as quick.

Whatever will be said; there is one couple that seems to allude all the trappings of Hollywood. They ignore the call of fame respectfully, maintaining normal lives behind the craziness that sometimes tries to control both of them. They may be young, beautiful and gifted, but that doesn't mean they owe the world a damn thing! They may collectively earn a salary that would put most people to shame, but that doesn't mean they have to flash it around in the trendiest of night spots. Spend it on flashy cars and homes, get TV endorsements begging to sell their product (although, they probably have been offered a hundred lucrative deals and kindly declined every single one of them) just to prove they are young, rich and famous. 

Reality V'S Real?

TOM, Tom what have you done?

The various degrees of being a celebrity, seems to be what separates the A List from the B List world. 

Tom Sturridge, darling, darling Tom; childhood friend of Rob - is currently Ms Sienna Miller's main squeeze right now. I say this with trepidation because quite frankly, Sienna in my opinion doesn't have a very good track record at keeping her private life 'private' and out of the news papers. Harsh yes coming from me, but i feel sorry for those that end up trapped in that ever decreasing circle of 'pleasing the paps' and getting your 'face' out there. Tom is a hugely talented actor in his own right and has been able to successfully spread his wings in some pretty good pieces of work. So why, WHY be around an 'IT' girl that loves to court the paparazzi? I guess sometimes love is blind - i can understand that. I guess a little bit of publicity is not a bad thing...sometimes. But surely if he knows how difficult it is for Rob to go out in public with Kristen and have to deal with the hassle that goes with it, why do this to himself? Or maybe it's easier for Tom, because he gets less hassle or is less aggravated when they shove a camera in his face and ask when is he going to marry Sienna, or when is she going to have his baby?

I guess?

When you read the two statements at the beginning of my post - you will then have my closing argument for the rant of the day LOL. I find no interest in celebrity Weddings or fake romances just for the sake of 'getting your face and name out there' while earning a cool 1.5 million from whatever celeb magazine you have sold your photographs to. 

I find no comfort in knowing that half of what you see on entertainment sites, is purely for show - while other relationships suffer negativity because of it. For all those that lay claim Rob and Kristen are fake and phoney; obligated to a contract by the Studio promoting their movies. Are made go out together purely for show, because deep down inside they can't stand one and other. Look at the examples i have shown you, look at how those examples conduct their lives - their 'private relationship' and tell me honestly that Rob and Kristen do the same?

Do they go out for show all dressed up with eyes, always trained on the pap camera?

Do they go to places all other 'fame hungry' celebs go to. When was the last time you saw Rob and Kristen at The Ivy?

Do they shop in the top fashion outlets - have they ever been seen on Rodeo Drive?

Do they travel to a gym that is right on 'Pap Alley' (a name given to an area where you will find most paps stationed because that's where all the 'famous people' who want to be papped go) in LA, while drinking from a well known 'coffee house chain?'

Do they attend every single movie premiere, fashion show, charity event, bar opening, launching a perfume or clothing line, sports event?

NO? <insert sarcasm>

Hmm...

Sometimes they can see the funny side to all of this...

I guess they mustn't be fake after all?

So there you have it. Love me or hate me, but i will always speak my mind. If some people out there love, adore, adulate and follow any of the fore-mentioned celebs i have posted up, i sincerely apologise. But trust me when i say this; to cram in all the fake relationships that are in Hollywood into one post, would have taken up a lot more space. And i would still be ranting on about them, even now...heh, because there are...A LOT.

Just like Simba protecting Nala...

I love this little photo that some wonderful Rob and Kristen fan made - it makes perfect sense to me. Rob protecting Kristen is like Simba protecting Nala in the Lion King. No one will near her to harm her and that includes the paparazzi - PR be damned. Interestingly enough; wasn't it Rob who openly admitted he doesn't have a publicist? Interesting piece of knowledge...don't you think? 

Take care

T.