The entertainment industry, a bizarre Vanity Fair, is full of drunken gold fans and stars holding the moon. Here, some people become popular overnight and enjoy thousands of favors; There are also people who fall off the altar and experience the warmth and coldness of human feelings. However, the frequent outbreaks of celebrity "giant baby" behaviors have exposed the other side of this circle to the spotlight, constantly triggering extensive social discussions and reflections.
The cause of the incident stemmed from a video about Cai Xukun that went viral on the Internet. In the video, Cai Xukun was dressed exquisitely and walked to the door of a building, but he did not mean to reach out to open the door, but put his hands in his pockets and maintained a "cool" posture, until the staff opened the door for him, he strode in.
As soon as this video was exposed, it quickly sparked heated discussions among netizens. Some people questioned Cai Xukun for playing a big name and lacking basic politeness and respect; Others argue that this is just an isolated incident and does not need to be over-interpreted. However, with the leakage of more similar videos, Cai Xukun's "giant baby" image seems to be becoming more and more solid.
In another video, Cai Xukun's hat was blown off by the wind, and he just symbolically reached out and fished it, and did not stop or look back to pick it up, but walked straight to the nanny car, leaving the staff behind to clean up the mess for him.
Another time, Cai Xukun stood in front of the elevator door that was about to close, still not trying to reach out and hold the button, but quietly waiting for the staff to serve him. It wasn't until the staff stepped forward to help that he walked out.
The exposure of these videos once plunged Cai Xukun into the whirlpool of public opinion. Although fans tried their best to defend him, saying that it was just because the staff moved too fast, or the access control required a credit card, etc., netizens did not buy it. In their opinion, Cai Xukun's series of behaviors all reveal a natural sense of superiority, as if enjoying the services of others is a matter of course.
In fact, Cai Xukun's "giant baby" behavior is not an isolated case. In recent years, more and more celebrities have been exposed to similar incidents, which can't help but make people sigh: How many unknown "giant babies" are hidden in the glamorous entertainment industry?
The "giant baby" behind the glamour: the imbalance in the entertainment industry
With the rise of the Internet and the fan economy, the influence of celebrities is expanding day by day, and their lives are increasingly amplified in the public eye. However, behind the spotlight, some celebrities have gradually lost themselves, and under the support of assistants and fans, they have gradually lost their basic self-care ability, and have become "giant babies" who stretch their hands for clothes and open their mouths for food.
The famous director Wu Tianming once broke the news that when Zhang Yimou was filming the movie "The City is Full of Golden Armor", the four main actors in the crew brought more than 40 assistants. The job of these assistants is to arrange the lives of celebrities properly, and take care of their food, clothing, travel and other aspects in every detail.
Under this kind of meticulous care, some celebrities have gradually become accustomed to the life of being "served", and even some of the most basic life skills have been lost.
Actor Zhou Dongyu once offered to make tea for everyone in the variety show "Chinese Restaurant". However, it was such a simple task, but she was at a loss. She didn't know how to open the kettle at first, and after several unsuccessful attempts, she used scissors to pry open the lid directly. Then, she poured the tea directly into the kettle of boiling water, turning the tea into "boiling tea". This series of operations stunned the guests present, and also made the audience see the embarrassing side of the star's "can't take care of himself".
Coincidentally, actor Yuan Shanshan also shared her experience of cleaning pet stains at home on social platforms. At that time, her pet dog peed on the carpet, and she didn't even think about it, so she just brought a bucket of water and splashed it on the carpet. As a result, the carpet was not cleaned, and the whole living room seemed to be flooded.
In addition to not being able to do housework, some celebrities even have basic self-care skills. When actor Zhang Xueying participated in a variety show, she made a lot of jokes because she couldn't cook dumplings. She poured the frozen dumplings directly into the pot without water, and then poured the hot oil into the trash, almost causing a fire.
These ridiculous events reflect the universality of the phenomenon of "giant babies" in the entertainment industry. Under the overprotection of assistants and fans, some stars gradually lost the ability to live independently and became a group of "giant babies" living in a vacuum.
What's even more worrying is that some celebrities are not only unable to take care of themselves, but also enjoy "privileged" services that are unimaginable to ordinary people and take them for granted.
Actor Liu Tao was once photographed asking the assistant to feed water and rinse his mouth during the filming of an advertisement, and then spit the mouthwash directly into the assistant's hand. During the whole process, Liu Tao's face did not change, as if it was normal to do so.
Idol singer Wang Yibo also asked his assistant to run all the way with an umbrella when he participated in motorcycle races to block the sun for him. Even though the assistant was exhausted and out of breath, he was indifferent and still enjoyed this "special treatment" with peace of mind.
These behaviors all reflect the arrogance and selfishness of some celebrities. They treat assistants and staff as their own personal belongings, rather than as individuals, and enjoy their services as a matter of course, without ever thinking of respecting their labor and dignity.
From "giant baby" to "role model": finding the balance in the entertainment industry
Behind the phenomenon of celebrity "giant babies", what is reflected is the deformed ecology and distortion of values in the entertainment industry. After becoming famous, many celebrities gradually get lost in the illusory bubble of Vanity Fair, forgetting their social responsibilities and moral responsibilities as public figures.
They put themselves above ordinary people and enjoy privileges and preferential treatment, but they never thought that behind these privileges is a huge inclination of social resources and the silent contribution of countless ordinary people.
Thankfully, in the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, not everyone has lost themselves. Some old artists who are both virtuous and artistic have always maintained a humble and low-key style, and have set an example for the younger generation with practical actions.
The famous actor Ge You is known in the circle for being low-key and close to the people. Once, when he was about to leave after attending an event, the organizers specially arranged several security guards to open the way for him in order to show their attention to him, creating a scene of "thousands of empty alleys". However, after Ge You saw this scene, he stopped the security guard with a smile and laughed at himself: "Don't be so exaggerated, no one knows me." ”
Ge You's move is in stark contrast to those stars who are full of pomp and circumstance, and has also won unanimous praise from netizens.
Actor Wu Jing has also angrily denounced in public those reporters who only care about filming stars but ignore the safety of children. At that time, Wu Jing was surrounded by a group of reporters at the airport, and in order to leave as soon as possible, he accelerated his pace. As a result, a reporter almost hit a passing child while backing up to shoot. Seeing this, Wu Jing immediately scolded angrily: "Look at the child! You guys! Wu Jing's move, although it seems impulsive, reflects the sense of responsibility and responsibility that a public figure should have.
Compared with these artists who are both virtuous and artistic, those stars who are immersed in the world of "giant babies" are particularly ironic. They are self-righteous and empty-eyed, but they don't know that their words and deeds are imperceptibly influencing the values of fans and the public.
Actor Wang Ziwen once attended an event in a shopping mall, surrounded by a group of security guards and walked through the crowd. However, in stark contrast to her "big battle", there were almost no fans at the scene who came to watch. Similarly, actor Xing Zhaolin was also surrounded by more than a dozen bodyguards when he attended the event. However, apart from the staff, there were almost no fans at the scene. The "overprotection" of these stars is not so much for their own safety as for their own vanity. They package themselves as the image of heartthrobs, but they forget that real stars rely on strength and works to speak.
As actor Song Dandan said: "Anyone can afford to hire a few bodyguards, but no fans will surround you, don't pretend, there's no point." The value of a star does not lie in the size of the pomp, but in the influence of the work. If you only focus on the pursuit of superficial glitz, and ignore the improvement of your own strength and the shaping of moral cultivation, you will only become an outcast of the times in the end.
The warning of "virtue is not matched": if there is no virtue that matches fame, it will eventually be eliminated by the times
What's even more worrying is that some celebrities are not only "giant babies" in life, but also lack professionalism and professional ethics at work. They get a high salary, but they don't act well, they are perfunctory, and even rely on stand-ins to complete the shooting, and they use the profession of actors as a tool to seek fame and fortune.
Actor Zhang Guangbei once broke the news that he had cooperated with a traffic star to film, but from the start of filming to the completion of the filming, almost all of the star's successes were completed, and he only came to make up for more than 70 scenes that needed to show his face on the last day. However, it is really embarrassing that such an undedicated actor is paid as much as one million.
Regarding this phenomenon, the veteran artist Chen Daoming once criticized bitterly: "Actors, what kind of hardship can't be endured? That's what you're doing, what are you selling? In Chen Daoming's view, it is natural for actors to bear hardships and stand hard work, and they should not become capital to show off. And those stars who sell miserably and hype at every turn have obviously forgotten the original intention and duty of the actors.
Jin Xing also broke the news in a show that when a female star was filming in the northwest region, she asked the crew to bathe her with mineral water because she disliked the poor local water quality. Not only that, but after taking a bath, she also asked to change to another brand of mineral water, on the grounds that the previous brand of mineral water had already been used by her for bathing, and she could no longer drink it. Jin Xing's revelations, although he did not name names, also exposed the extravagant lives and distorted values of some stars in the entertainment industry. They are paid a lot of money, but they don't know how to cherish resources, respect others, and base their happiness on the pain of others.
These "unworthy" stars, although they have gained fame and fortune for a while with traffic and hype, will only be abandoned by the audience and the market in the end. As the host Xie Nan said: "Everyone knows that traffic comes and goes quickly, often at the beginning of the month and then at the end of the month." False prosperity without the support of strength and works is like a castle in the air after all, which cannot stand the test of time.
Reshaping a healthy industry ecology: calling for the return of "Virtue and Art".
In recent years, with the continuous increase in the country's efforts to rectify the chaos in the entertainment industry, problems such as "sky-high remuneration" and "yin and yang contracts" have been effectively curbed, and the industry ecology is gradually moving towards health and standardization. However, in order to fundamentally eradicate the phenomenon of "giant babies", practitioners are also required to conduct deep reflection, reshape professional values, and return to the original intention and duty of actors.
The era of "traffic is king" has passed, and what the audience and the market need is a high-quality idol who is truly powerful, moral, and responsible. Those stars who can only hype, sell miserably, and play big names will only be eliminated by the times in the end.
Andy Lau, Tan Kai and other artists of the older generation have set an example for the younger generation. When Andy Lau participated in the show, he admitted frankly that he felt embarrassed when he saw others helping him tie his shoes, and insisted on coming by himself. Actor Tan Kai also chose to fire his assistant because he was worried that he was overly dependent on his assistant and took care of his life and work. Their self-discipline and self-esteem are worth learning from all stars.
External constraints are important, but more important is the awakening of the stars themselves. As public figures, celebrities have a huge social influence, and their words and deeds will have a subtle impact on fans and the public. Therefore, celebrities should lead by example, be strict with themselves, and establish a positive social image with practical actions.
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize a boat." The fame of celebrities is inseparable from the support of fans and the public. If the star forgets his original intention and deviates from morality, he will only lose people's hearts and bring about his own demise in the end. I hope that in the future entertainment industry, more artists with both virtue and art will emerge, and use excellent works and noble character to guide social trends and transmit positive energy.