The San Jose Mercury News has an interesting article on the celebrity status of the late Anna Nicole Smith. Even I was surprised by it, and I’m not really a celebrity-watcher. But some celebrities are hard to escape from, unless you never follow pop culture at all, and Smith was one of those, especially once her “reality” show become popular.
I’ve seen bits of her show while channel-surfing, and I immediately classified Smith as a “creepy” celebrity: Her shrill voice, her odd sense of decor and color, it was all just really weird. And of course her public exploits tended to seem equally weird. And, of course, she was one of those people who’s mostly famous for being famous, not because she was particularly talented or accomplished. This sort of fame is also very creepy to me.
I know it’s gauche to speak ill of the recently deceased, but Smith’s whole cachet seemed to be wrapped up in being peculiar, if not outright creepy. That ship sailed before I got anywhere near the pier.
My list of the five creepiest celebrities:
- Paris Hilton
- Mary-Kate Olsen (who jumped onto this list after I saw this photo)
- Britney Spears
- Anna Nicole Smith
- Pamela Anderson (especially after reading about her flirtation with on-line poker)
I can’t honestly think of any male celebrities I find creepy enough to put on this list.
One celebrity whom some might find creepy is Jessica Simpson, but honestly I find her to be your basic pop singer trying to forge an acting career. While anyone willing to do a “reality” show has to be considered at least somewhat peculiar, I just don’t find her strange enough to be creepy.
Which celebrities creep you out?
I agree with your list. I do have a male celebrity that I find immensely creepy: Tom Cruise.