Recently, a photo of Guo Jingjing carrying a handbag worth 100,000 yuan has sparked heated discussions on the Internet, and many netizens have questioned whether her image of low regulation and frugality for many years has collapsed.
In this regard, I believe that we should not read too much into the private lives of celebrities, nor should we impose our own values on others. Celebrities have the right to pay for their preferences and should not be criticized.
On the Qingming Festival, Guo Jingjing and her father-in-law's mother returned to their hometown to sweep the tomb, and a photo of a handbag of about 90,000 yuan circulated on the Internet. This is in contrast to her people-friendly image for many years, and many people have questioned that she is decorating herself.
Guo Jingjing was born in an ordinary family, and made great achievements in diving by her own efforts, and her life style is still simple after marrying into a wealthy family.
She doesn't chase famous brands, wears cheap clothes, and often appears at roadside stalls. This is different from the style of many rich second generations, which has allowed her to accumulate a people-friendly image in the public.
Celebrities gain public attention and are also vulnerable to criticism. But we should understand that in addition to their public lives, they also have their own private lives. Celebrities can't maintain a public image 24 hours a day, and they also have moments to relax.
It is the right of ordinary people to buy favorite items. Celebrities are no exception, and they can also pursue what they really like, not just to build an image. We should not force celebrities to live their lives guided by public expectations at all times.
The income of celebrities cannot be compared to that of the average person. $10,000 may be a major expense for us, but for a well-paid celebrity, it's just a small purchase. We can't hold celebrities to the standards of ordinary people.
Celebrities don't necessarily show off their wealth when they buy expensive items. It's just a difference in choice due to different purchasing powers. We should understand this and not criticize celebrities.
In public, celebrities have an obligation to exercise self-restraint and present themselves with a responsible image to the public. But in private time, celebrities also need personal space, and they should not be asked to think of the public all the time with the attitude of moral kidnapping.
It's normal to pay attention to the private lives of celebrities, but it's more important to see if they have a positive impact on society. The value of a celebrity should not be determined by just one or two details.
Compared with dressing up, Guo Jingjing's contributions to athlete training and public welfare undertakings are more meaningful.
Many celebrities will deliberately create some kind of "persona" to shape their public image. But this kind of persona is often just packaging and cannot represent the whole of a celebrity. What we see is only a side of celebrities that they show us, not their whole life.
A person's preferences and styles will change with different experiences and stages. Celebrities are no exception. As time goes on and the environment changes, celebrities will also have new ideas and options. We shouldn't expect celebrities to maintain a fixed image forever.
The clothes and grooming of celebrities are only an external image, compared to their words and deeds to promote social progress.
We should spend more time discussing the contributions of celebrities in areas such as culture, sports, and philanthropy, rather than over-interpreting the details of their private lives. It makes more sense for society.
When we have a preconceived prejudice against someone, we often see the forest for the trees, notice the one-sided negativity, and ignore the whole picture.
Understanding and embracing the full nature of celebrities, rather than just criticizing them out of context, is truly mature and enlightened.