Have you ever wondered how life would be if you were famous? Or what if you become a well-known celebrity with all the wealth, luxury and glory at your fingertips? Life couldn't get better right?
Unfortunately, the stamp of living a celeb life comes with a price. You wake up to numerous judgments of you in the press, paparazzi follow you 24/7, you must adjust to the hectic schedules and within all this conundrum you must also keep your sanity. Although we understand that being famous does has its perks but many celebrities feel the opposite. Here's a list of celebrities who hate being famous :
10 Sienna Miller
The world knew Sienna Miller as the It Girl. She was under fierce media glare known for her high-profile friend circle, her romance with one of Hollywood's most eminent heartthrob and even for her impeccable fashion style.
As per her interview with Elle, Sienna Miller opened up on her encounters with the press. She said, "I was seen as someone's girlfriend, then someone fashionable, and you can't be that and be good at acting."
The Factory Girl admitted that she's terrible at being famous. She further added I have a hedonistic streak. There have been moments when I was incredibly famous and it doesn't suit me. I just can't."
9 Sia
Pop artist Sia Furler is a musical genius. An industry veteran, the Chandelier singer is a rare personality who doesn't crave attention. The songwriter has been a survivor of depression and alcoholism and prefers to remain elusive by choice.
The Australian singer's early career in the pop music industry made her realize that she does not enjoy being in the spotlight. Sia has gone great lengths to protect her privacy and thus she always covers her face with a signature blonde wig while performing. In a Billboard op-ed the Alive songstress wrote, "If anyone besides famous people knew what it was like to be a famous person, they would never want to be famous.
8 Zac Efron
Zac Efron may still be wifely popular for his breakthrough role as Troy Bolton in High School Musical. but in the years since he has progressed from his days as a Disney celebrity to a versatile Hollywood A-lister. With his charming looks, Zac Efron is a typical heartthrob, however, the Hairspray actor hates being called one.
In CBS's Sunday Morning Zac said, "I don't think I am a heartthrob. I hate it. It follows you around, but you don't deserve it." Nonetheless, the Me and Orson star is grateful for his journey as an actor but given a chance he is willing to pass on the 'fame" that comes along with a celebrity.
He told Elle that as a celebrity, "We're at an impasse before we even show up. Fame is inherently uncomfortable. But I want it to be fun. There's a way to do it with grace."
7 Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe entered showbiz at the age of eleven and since then fans worshipped him as the world's most famous wizard. After spending a decade as Hogwarts star pupil, Daniel Radcliffe achieved mega-stardom with his fantasy character Harry Potter.
When you're still recognized as the world's most famous child actor even after retiring from the Harry Potter franchise a decade ago, the 30-year-old star has never been comfortable with his fame.
In a podcast episode of Off Camera with Sam Jones the Swiss Army Man actor shared his apprehension saying, "The quickest way to forget about the fact that you are being watched was to get very drunk. Then as you get very drunk, you become aware, "The quickest way to forget about the fact that you are being watched was to get very drunk. Then as you get very drunk, you become aware, 'Oh, people are watching more now because now I’m getting very drunk, so I should probably drink more to ignore that more. It can affect your psyche".
6 Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus burst into the business of glitz and glamour when she was just thirteen years old with Disney channel's smash-hit Hannah Montana. Since then Miley Cyrus has graduated from a bonafide teen idol to a mega-famous popstar. Be it Cyrus's on-off engagement with actor Liam Hemsworth or pole-dancing at Teen Choice awards - her entire life has been fodder for the paparazzi.
In an interview with Marie Claire Miley gave her candid views on the celebrity culture. She said, "People get more famous so that they can make their brand more famous, so they can sell more shit so that they can make more money. It's a never-ending cycle. Getting more money, having more hits, being the lead in the movie - those things might stimulate you but they don't make you happy. I've experienced it already and I'm telling you firsthand, it doesn't.
5 Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is a household name in the entertainment sphere. The singer-songwriter has given many impressive musical hits but with the success, her personal life has also been under intense microscopic scrutiny.
Starting as a Disney child star, Selena was destined for global fame. Yet the Rare popstar has openly spoken about her conflict with being famous at a very young age. In an interview with Vogue, Selena disclosed the constant pressure that comes with the tag of a star. "I've cried onstage more times than I can count, and I'm not a cute crier."
Gomez further revealed her bouts with depression and anxiety adding, "What I wanted to say is that life is so stressful and I get the desire to just escape it..."
4 Justin Bieber
The world of pop would look incoherent if we missed out on Justin Bieber. Bieber has come a long way from a 13-year-old YouTube sensation to now as the most celebrated pop icon. Although the former teen idol has had an illustrious musical career, it has not been without some hiccups. From Justin Bieber's troubles with paparazzi, fans, reckless driving, doing drugs and even his dramatic relationship with Selena Gomez, his life has been a wild ride for sure.
One might assume the Sorry singer is living a life of ultimate dream. Bieber does have a lavish lifestyle and success is at his feet, but he differs from the common perception.
In a sincere Instagram post, the Canadian popstar discussed the ill-effects of achieving fame at a young age and how his rise to the top affected him. He said, "You see I have a lot of money, clothes, cars, accolades, achievements, awards and I was still unfulfilled. Have you noticed the statistics of child stars and the outcome of their life? There is an insane pressure and responsibility put on a child...The pressure of stardom is quite unexplainable."
3 Kylie Jenner
Kylie has always lamented her magnanimous celebrity status. She even said she wasn't meant to be famous. The youngest of the Kardashian clan was just a 10 year old when the spotlight hit her.
According to her interview with Allure, she opened up about her struggles with being an internet sensation. Kylie said, "I usually don't show my true personality to the world because when you open yourself up so much, there's more room for people to say things about you.
Given her star power, it is surprising when Jenner wants to retreat into the shadows. With so much of her life exposed daily on Snapchat and Instagram that demands Kylie gives her fans a sneak peek into her fancy world. However, Kylie makes it clear that her personality on social media is not her real personality. "People think that since we have a reality TV show and I show so much of my life that they know who I am. But that's not me. It's a projected image. A brand."
2 Kim Kardashian
Love'em or hate'em but you can't deny that Keeping Up With The Kardashians has been one entertaining family. And no doubt, amongst the lot the most famous Kardashian is Kim. Kim Kardashian has ruled the fashion scene by introducing her iconic trends like contouring, waist trainers, lip fillers and monochrome athleisure.
However with all the perks of being one of the most famous people on the planet also means that every aspect of your life will be under the scanner. And Kim Kardashian West is no stranger to being in the public eye. Be it a reality show or her marriage or her relationships with her kids, everything about Kim has been reported in the tabloids.
In an interview with Cosmopolitan Kim Kardashian was asked about the most difficult part of being famous. She said, "I think the hardest part is keeping up with my friends. I have the best friends that I could ever have wished for, and they're all girls that I grew up with. But you have to put in work to maintain those relationships."
1 Daniel Day-Lewis
The famously elusive and three-time Oscar-winning actor Sir Daniel Day-Lewis isn't just any goddamn actor but a legend of his generation. The enigmatic star that he is has weaved a legacy of method acting into his craft. Still, Day-Lewis is unfazed about his celebrity stature, the Hollywood glamour or even the multi-million dollar studio contracts that many would just think to yearn for.
The Phantom Thread actor prefers to live a quiet life at a tiny village in Ireland. A rare actor with immense dedication and a relatively limited but impressive acting portfolio, Daniel Day-Lewis gained great fame yet he decided to walk away from it. He formally announced his retirement from professional acting in 2017.
