Title: How Celebrities Influence Teens | Newport Academy
Headings: How Celebrities Influence Teens and Why it Matters
How Celebrities Influence Teens and Why it Matters
The Impact of Media on Teen Body Image
How Celebrities Influence Teen Eating Disorders
Positive Celebrity Influence on Teen Body Image
Substance Use and Celebrity Influence
The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Teen Nutrition
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Celebrities Can Raise Awareness and Reduce Stigma
How to Talk to Teens About Celebrity Influence
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Content: Remember, flaws are ok,” she tweeted. Other celebrities, including Rihanna, Beyoncé, Melissa McCarthy, and Jennifer Lawrence have spoken out against the ideals of beauty promoted by the entertainment and fashion industries. “You shouldn’t be pressured into trying to be thin by the fashion industry, because they only want models that are like human mannequins. You have to remember that it’s not practical or possible for an everyday woman to look like that. It’s not realistic and it’s not healthy.” —Rihanna
Substance Use and Celebrity Influence
Celebrities influence teens in other ways as well. When stars post images of themselves drinking or smoking on social media, they normalize substance use. Furthermore, they make it appear attractive and cool. Moreover, teens often idolize celebrities and want to be like them. Therefore, if they see images on Instagram of a favorite singer or actor using drugs or drinking, they might be tempted to do so as well.