Victoria Beckham was quoted in the Metro saying something to the extent of -
When I go to a party I put in all the effort to dress up, whereas some people don't seem to bother about the way they look. It's such a disappointment.
This was in answer to a question on what upset her the most. She also said that she took all the time and spent all the money on grooming, while others looked like they could've been in their pj's at a party.
And this is the woman Britons and millions around the world are obsessed with? An extremely skinny style icon who's major concern is not war, poverty, disease, football or even music (for heaven's sake!!) but the poor fashion sense of her colleagues... Wonder what she has to say about the size zero debate?!
It makes me think about what the whole concept of celebrity is. Is it all about looking good, being in top 10 lists and of course being rich and famous. I also know that for every Victoria Beckham there is a Bono and an Oprah. But celebrities with causes are few and far in between. Especially women. Women are more likely to be known for their diva like tanturums, their wardrobe, sex appeal, botoxed makeovers, eating disorders and for checking into rehab because of ill physical or mental health.
Ironically, women by nature are more sensitive, caring and possibly more humane. What happens to them in the spotlight that makes them irrational and stupid, I don't know. Except for a few who consistently champion 'real' causes after achieving status and celebrityhood like Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie, I'm not even aware if women in film and media are doing much for the progress of society. Maybe they do things in secret, but I think its time that people know what that is. Simply because nature imitates art as art imitates nature.
I wouldn't want my children to have vain role models who care for nothing more than self gain. I would want them to know who the real hero's are. And Victoria Beckham is not one of them.
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