Fame-bridging, stereotypes, and the celebrity labour of Anna Nicole Smith

Donovan, Brian; Neumann, Elyse

doi:10.1080/19392397.2020.1760907

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“…This tie between celebrities and the fields can incentivize celebrities to strengthen their areas or prompt them to part with dying or otherwise less promising fields by hitching their stars elsewhere. Donovan and Neumann (2021) describe the process of "fame-bridging" and develop the concept through the story of Anna Nicole Smith, a well-known 1990s plus-sized model who pivoted to reality TV when the cachet of her look faded in the modeling field. Many celebrities use their name as the basis for promoting commercial products.…”

Section: Celebrity Exists In a Fieldmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fame: Its Character, Acquisition, and Loss

Cohen

2023

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This paper explores the concepts of "fame" and "celebrity" and reviews recent social scientific research that might shed light on the processes that cause someone to gain or lose fame. It explores the concepts of fame and celebrity, how they are measured, and their evolution through time. It contemplates various explanations for how individuals become famous, including achievement, hype, charisma, status, becoming a symbol, and enterprise development, which often involves the adoption of marketing and consumer product business-like strategies. It discusses how celebrities stay relevant, how they can fade into obscurity, and the effects of cancellation and stigma on their fame.

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Section: Celebrity Exists In a Fieldmentioning

confidence: 99%