Let’s get real: when celebs “do good,” it’s often less noble heart, more slick PR. A well-managed image is part brand building, part self-love. But that doesn’t mean there’s no value in it. People need hope. When a celeb steps up-even for marketing reasons-it can inspire. That’s why we’re glued to screens, following glam lives to distract from our own.
Take Pedro Pascal, for example. He’s known for openly supporting Palestine, LGBTQ+ communities, and other progressive causes. Recently, there was a brief controversy online when insecure corners of the internet joked about his warmth toward women, accusing him of being “too touchy.” But it fizzled quickly-because anyone who’s followed him knows he treats everyone with the same affectionate, consensual energy. And honestly, nobody can keep such a spotless PR façade for this many years without cracks showing. Odds are, he’s genuinely the person his image reflects. The same goes for Angelina Jolie: decades of consistent humanitarian work, from her role as a UNHCR ambassador to founding initiatives supporting refugees and victims of war. That kind of track record can’t be just spin-it suggests real commitment.
Contrast that with Meghan Markle’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan. At first, people were curious, maybe even hopeful it would feel fresh and authentic. But the reality? It bombed. The show ranked poorly, audiences found it flat and oddly overproduced-it didn’t connect. And when Markle invited Chrissy Teigen, a guest with a history of online bullying controversies, it only made things worse. Instead of building trust, it felt tone-deaf. The lesson? If celebrities want to hold people’s attention and inspire, it has to feel real. People can smell when it’s just branding-and they’ll reject it.
But escapism isn’t enough. Society elevates these figures-they shape norms. So if they’re going to grab attention, why not use it for something tangible? Show me a star feeding the homeless, supporting a charity hands-on, or lending their influence beyond a staged post.
And maybe celebrities don’t have to be saints, but they can at least act like they care in meaningful ways. Show me someone in the trenches, not just on Instagram. Even if it’s just for the cameras, even if it’s all part of a carefully managed PR campaign-if it inspires people to be better, then fine. Because let’s face it, people will imitate their idols. So let’s make sure the idols are at least pretending to do something worthwhile.
We don’t need another era of rockstars overdosing at wild parties. We don’t need to idolize scandals and drama. We need to see celebrities being good-or at least acting like they are-so that maybe, just maybe, their fans will follow suit. Less tabloid trash, more actual role models.
And for the love of everything, stop obsessing over who they’re dating. Show me one celebrity doing something kind today. That’s what I want to see.
Barbora Cizkovska 
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