Kristen Stewart is Smoking. . .Literally.

I am aware that my previous posts have been completely 100% anti-paparazzi, but in this post, I won't be so hateful against them. Actress Kristen Stewart (you may know her as Bella from Twilight,) was caught smoking Marijuana outside the front porch of her boyfriend's (now ex) house. That's old news. However, she has been busted AGAIN. On May 26, 2009, she was caught smoking a joint at a restaurant right outside of Monteplaciano, Italy. I understand that people smoke Marijuana. It is something that can't be avoided, but when you are a hollywood starlet, like Kristen Stewart, why would you publicly expose yourself like that knowing that a paparazzi will be right there to catch you in the act? Especially considering that she has been once before. In a case like this, I believe that the paparazzi are not invading privacy or anything like that. I'm not one to criticize Kristen's intelligence because I don't know her personally, but from what I see, she doesn't seem to be the brightest crayon in the box. If she is dumb enough to sit out in public and do something illegal (yes, marijuana is illegal in Italy) then she can face the repercussions of her actions.

A History of Violence

Oscar winning actor Sean Penn, you may know him from his roles in Milk, Mystic River, I Am Sam, etc, has been charged with misdemeanor battery and vandalism and he faces up to 18 months in jail. I bet you are wondering who he attacked, aren't you? Well on October 2, 2009, Sean Penn allegedly kicked a photojournalist (a.k.a paparazzi) in the leg and smashed his camera. For those of you who know about the actor's violent history with the paparazzi, you probably aren't surprised. He does have a habit of losing his cool whenever the paparazzi are involved. Let me catch you up to speed here:

1. In 1986, Penn was arrested for attempted murder for dangling a photographer over a 9th story balcony by his feet. However, he and his assistant broke out of prison and escaped the country. It turns out later he was pardoned.

2. In 1987, he was sentenced 60 days in jail for attacking the paparazzi while filming a movie.

3. In 2006, Penn had an altercation with the paparazzi at his brother's funeral.

The list goes on and on for this guy. He just really doesn't like the paparazzi.

Now what I don't quite understand . . . if these photojournalists know that Sean Penn is violent towards the paparazzi, why do they go anywhere near him? Why not stay away so that everyone can be safe?

Demi & Joe Exposed

So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about celebrity relationships. I know, that probably doesn’t interest you, but I need to vent.

Last time I checked, relationships are supposed to be private, personal affairs. Am I right? A relationship is a bond created by two individuals. Being attracted to one another and having similar interests is what brings people together. It's a shame that something like the paparazzi can easily break the bond that two people create with one another.

Now tell me, how would you like it if every move that you and your significant other made, was available for the entire world to see? I know that I personally would be devastated. That is my personal business and I don’t think that I could deal with that sort of exposure.

For example, say you and your boyfriend or girlfriend wanted to enjoy a fun, romantic evening together. Maybe you would go out to dinner and then catch a movie afterward. You know, the typical date. Would you like it if you leaned in to give them a sweet kiss and then you were interrupted by the CLICK of a camera?

The paparazzi has caught you right in the midst of it and the next thing you know, your face is plastered all over the front page of a magazine. Included, of course, would be a story about you and your mystery date and naturally, there will be some type of scandal involved.

Well celebrities have to deal with this on a daily basis. With them, there is no privacy. Earlier today, I was reading something from People Magazine about Disney co-stars Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato. They have recently confirmed that they are dating. Isn’t that sweet? Well, now that they have gone public with their relationship, the paparazzi are trying to find any attempt possible to catch them together.

Is that really fair? Just because they are two talented young stars looking for love, their relationship has fallen in the hands of the “stalkerazzi.” As I was reading the interview about them confirming they are together, I came across a link that revealed a picture of the happy couple holding hands. That isn’t really a bad picture to have revealed, however, what if they had been kissing? Then what?



Since they are both Disney Channel stars they would have been seen as acting inappropriately. Especially considering Joe Jonas has made a promise to maintain pure until marriage. Now look at it this way, if they were just two random inhabitants, then people would think nothing of it. Right? It really ticks me off knowing that the paparazzi are interfering with these people’s personal lives and relationships! Why can’t they just leave them alone?

There are plenty of other aspects of celebrities’ lives that can be broadcast. Why must they hunt them down to get a picture of something so very personal? I don’t think that I could manage all that publicity! I know that these particular individuals have careers that put them in the limelight, but why should their personal lives and happiness be jeopardized just so that the public can get a glimpse of celebrity romance?

Although they are public figures, they are entitled to privacy like the rest of us.

It really isn’t fair! So what do you think about all of this? I would definitely appreciate an outsiders point of view.

Paparazzi Crackdown

I recently came across an interesting article involving California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. In October of 2009, governor Schwarzenegger signed an Anti-Paparazzi bill. This bill will fine the paparazzi for taking photographs that violate the privacy rights of celebrities, as well as fining the media that purchase and expose the photos.

Get ready to start paying the big bucks! This law came into effect in January. The paparazzi really need to be careful now, because they can be fined up to $50,000.

It's about time that somebody stepped in to help protect the privacy rights of celebrities. There has been too many altercations between celebrities and the paparazzi and I believe that this law will help prevent conflicts in the future.

I'm thankful that legal actions are being taken.

For example, when Miley Cyrus, who was 16 at the time, was shooting a music video in San Clarita, she had a slight wardrobe malfunction where her breast had accidentally slipped out of her dress. Her "nip-slip," was exposed to at least 15 crew members and the on looking paparazzi. Pictures of the young star were then plastered all over the web for everyone to see! Keep in mind that this girl was only 16 years old and her bare chest was available to all sorts of people; including grown men.


Now tell me, don't you believe that the paparazzi should be sued for this? They exposed a young girl to the public. She is a minor for crying out loud! The Anti-Paparazzi bill that the California governor has passed can make sure that pictures like that will not be available to the public without repercussions.


Here is the video posted by CNN over the matter.

Smile for the Paparazzi

I'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love me. Paparazzi.
Alright, let me give you a bit of background information about the paparazzi. In 1960, there was a film titled "La Dolce Vita" which was directed by Federico Fellini. In the film, there was a character by the name of Paparazzo who was a photographer. The word paparazzo comes from an Italian dialect meaning an annoying noise, like the buzzing of an insect. Fellini understood the annoyance of press photographers and he named the character after the irritating buzzing of insects. Little did he know that a name of a character would stick and be known world wide as a term for bothersome photographers.

Now the question is, do you feel like the paparazzi are violating the privacy rights of the celebrities? After all, they are just citizens like the rest of us and they deserve to have some sort of privacy.

I believe that there is need for legislation to be passed in order to protect the rights of the celebrities. I mean how would you like it if you were constantly stalked and hounded by the paparazzi? How would you like your everyday lives to be exposed to the whole world?

Sure the paparazzi quench our thirst of curiosity for celebrity gossip, but is getting that information really worth endangering the lives of these celebrities? I think not. Having paparazzi around is dangerous for the celebrities and the paparazzi themselves. Is getting a photo of a celebrity really important enough to put everyone's lives in danger?

I have high hopes for this blog. I intend to inform you all about the mistreatment of the paparazzi. In a starstruck world, people will do anything to get a quick snapshot. It's time for the boundaries to be set. It's time for legal action to be taken. It's time for celebrities to be protected and for them to feel safe.

Thanks for reading.
xoKrista