The nepotism part has always been true, but the category of celebrities “being famous despite having no talent” did not exist until Paris Hilton. Socialites and “famous” talent-less people like Florence Foster Jenkins did not have “fans” the way influences do today.
which has always been true
The nepotism part has always been true, but the category of celebrities “being famous despite having no talent” did not exist until Paris Hilton. Socialites and “famous” talent-less people like Florence Foster Jenkins did not have “fans” the way influences do today.
Oh honey. Talentless celebrities existed before you were born.
before radio, every born noble was famous despite having no talent, with the rare exception of the talented ones
Well, they had political power. So it was pretty darn important to know them around where you lived.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zsa_Zsa_Gabor
Speaking of, Paris Hilton’s great grandfather was married to Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Who wasn’t?
there’s a whole rube Goldberg machine of celebrities of that era that are married or related.
I am simultaneously enriched and diminished by knowing that.
Is that the lady from Green acres? It’s the place to be!
Her sister…
Nope, it’s her sister, you’re thinking of Eva Gabor. Darling I love you but give me Park Avenue.
The chores!
Ze whores!
(You’re telling me that’s not the next line?!)
Goodbye city life!
https://youtu.be/umS3XM3xAPk
Don’t half ass the job, kid. Ass it completely!
Zis has been a Filmways presentation dahling.
You completely assed it. Totally assed.