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Yes. They absolutely want to be photographed--this is how it's worked in Hollywood for years. Low-key actors remain that way because they DO NOT go out to get publicity.

The old adage, "There is no such thing as bad publicity" is actually very true out there in Hollywood.

Actors have PR reps who try to maintain their spotlight. The way to do this is to get them out on the town, and as for the younger ones, to get them partying like rock-stars--something most of their ilk would do if they could go jet-setting and getting into clubs and getting an all-access pass to alcohol.

Then what happens is a bunch of people who love to live vicariously through these gluttonous so-called "stars" rush out and by stories about them.
Any perceived "bad" publicity can often be spun, and most people of mature age know that no matter how bad things are, in all likelihood, it will be forgotten and something else will take its place.

Do you understand that these peopole know there is paparazzi and where they are most likely staked out? They go out partying willingly and know they will, most likely, be photographed. Brittany, or Britany, or however she spells it, was in the spotlight for so long because not only was her downward spiral delicious to these people (who like to revel in the lives of the stars as well as their downfall), but because she was out there where she could be photographed. They do not always want the attention, this is true. But they DO very often use it to their advantage.

And while it's true that these stars can be embarrassed by their behavior, these same PR reps tell them how to behave...by blowing it off, or maybe apologizing, etc., etc...

Judging by your ignorance on this issue, I assume you're very young and so therefore do not understand how a lot of things in life work. But don't worry...you'll get there! :O)

Celebrities like Lindsey Lohan DO like the spotlight when they're out getting drunk. If they didn't, they wouldn't go out and party where they know they'll be photographed. I think Lohan just wants to be labeled as a badass, and so do other actresses, most likely. Or, you know, as long as they're being talked about, that's all that really matter.

"her comments imply that who you are as a person doesn't matter. As long as your image is good.. thats all that matters."

Sorry, but I do not agree with this. What I think Amanda was trying to communicate was that her career is being an actress--She is supposed to act, portray another character on screen. She's saying that she wants people to know her for her acting, as they are supposed to, and not know her for the things people read about her magazines. Like Paris Hilton, who is NOT recognized for her acting, singing, etc. She is popular for her random publicity. Amanda doesn't want to be associated with that kind of stuff. She wants people to know her for her acting.

"1- you think people like Lindsay Lohan want to be photographed when they are drunk...."

If she didn't wanna be photographed while she
was on her drunken esacpades without underwear,
she shouldn't be doing what she's doing.
She would act more responsible and less like an idiot.


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I: That's straight up gangsterrrrr!
B: It's gangsta! GANGSTAAAA!!