2011•Unpublished venueRequires access

Celebrity and Narcissism

Brittany Gentile

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This chapter focuses on the interplay between narcissism and celebrity. It is organized around five sections: (1) narcissism as a predictor of motivation for fame, (2) the utility of narcissism for becoming a successful entertainer, (3) celebrity as a causal route to narcissism, (4) how being narcissistic can be detrimental to the career of a celebrity, and (5) the influence of narcissistic celebrities influence in the wider culture.

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Key concepts: Narcissism, Psychology, Social psychology, Entertainment, Art, Visual arts