by: Yashita Dhillon News Writer
Content warning: Genocide references.
of Met Gala always They flaunt their flashy costumes and dignity, It felt More superficial than usualthis yearAs attendees walked the red carpet, Protesters gathered outsidetrying to grab attention An ongoing genocide in Palestinehey.
upper Same day Like the Met Gala, “Israel is Palestinians to withdraw from eastern Rafah As concerns grow around the world, Consequences of Israel's Ground Invasion the town's announcement The incident was kept under wraps while celebrities donned expensive outfits, posed for photos and interviews. ZendayaOne and Dua Lipa, In the past, he has been a strong supporter of Palestine. But at this year's event, Tranquility.
The Met Gala is one of many reminders that we shouldn't look up to celebrities too much. Haley Kalil She was asked to interview gala attendees and posted a video of herself lip-syncing the interviews.From TikTo“Let them eat cake“This is generallyTo historic Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, speaking about starving peasantsHowever, she probably didn't say this. Regardless of intenttion, on the other hand Palestinians are starving in the occupied territoriesng, it goesThis just goes to show how little self-aware some celebrities are about their privilege.
On the contrary, “cellebrity blockoutA “keep silent” movement spread on social media, where people decided to block celebrities who kept silent. Violence against Palestinians Especially that escalation After the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The goal is to reduce the revenue and engagement a post gets without using the platform.rm to call attentionIf they don't address urgent issues, they will lose support. There is no official block list, but Palestinian journalists Bissan Ouda She shared the list on social media, which included Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles.
When public figures choose silence over activism, they perpetuate the very systems of oppression that need to be dismantled.
It's surreal to scBrowse social media and see posts people be killed Losing your homefollowed by photos of celebrities flaunting their designer dresses and suits. With so much attention being paid to celebrity outfits and interviews, imagine how much awareness and funding could be raised for Palestine if any of these people spoke out. price Tickets to the 2024 Met Gala were $75,000, with tables costing at least $350,000.00.TWe are fooling ourselves to think that these people have no power or resources to effect change.es. CellCompanies influence culture, and the most influential companies are decide current situation.
our Our cultural obsession with celebrities It can be harmful. It distracts us from more pressing global problems. Issues and EncouragementThe culture of escapism has changed with the times. Holding celebrities accountable for their actions, InactionThe power we give them is It is not unreasonable to expect them to use their influence for good. When people choose silence over activism, they perpetuate the very systems of oppression that should be dismantled.ng. CellArtists are who they are because of the support of their audience, so it's not at all unreasonable to expect them to speak out for the right causes – what their audience believes in.
The responsibility lies with us, the people. We need to stop idolizing celebrities and demand more from them. Their wealth and influence comes from our patronage and it is time to expect them to use it responsibly. We need to call celebrities out for their mistakes.Critical behaviorSupporting people beyond their ability to act and performActivism.
Some argue that celebrities are uneducated and should not speak out on political issues, and we should rely on experts to speak out on these top issues.ics. We are Need to stop using This is an excusee. It is not difficult to oppose genocide. The United Nations has already Decided is being carried out. We don't need to rely on celebrities for deep analysis. We can rely on activists, scholars, and people with experience. It's a simple matter of standing up to human suffering, and anyone can do that. Those who do not use their platforms to mobilize such large numbers of people to care about an ongoing tragedy are making a conscious decision.
Social media advertising is just one way celebrities make money, but it is often not their main source of income. Source of incomeThe social media blockout movement is a great, conscious effort that shows we're starting somewhere. But the revenue generated from platforms like: Streaming Services In many cases, it exceeds revenue from advertising and social media, and if we expect celebrities to put their money where their mouth is, maybe we should too.
