Does it bother anyone else when people address movie stars by their first names, as if they are bosom buddies?

Question

I realize that people sometimes feel an actual emotional connection with a celebrity. And I know why- Celebrities' lives are constantly scrutinized and we know every intimate details of their lives from divorce to what type of dish soap they use. But it still bothers me.

Answer 1

I have to agree.. Even the president has some sort of celebrity status.. But when people actually meet him he still addressed 'Mr. President'..
This was before my time but.. Back in the day of iconic films and stars. I believe that there was still that kind of scrutiny but Gretta Garbo was 'Ms. Garbo', Marilyn Monroe was 'Ms. Monroe' and Clark Gable was 'Mr. Gable'..
I think as the eras have changed in the world of Hollywood with the stars wanting to be seen as real or normal people( which they are they just have incredable jobs), Fans have come to feel that it is okay to address them informally and be chummy. But these days it seems that we as a people thrive on informality.

Answer 2

It doesn't bother me if people are just joking around about it, but yes when people take it to a new level, it's not only scary but creepy as hell. So I totally agree. They have to realize that they may never have the privilege of actually having a "first name" basis with these people. Ever.

Answer 3

Actually, you bring up a very good point. Using ones first name implies that you have a VERY profound relationship with that person, it express familiarity.

In the professional word, first names are not used and where it is, it is a put down to the female.

Imagine a female in the mail department of a organization going up to one of the board members and asking, "David where should I put your mail". That is not going to happen. But he might say to her, "Susie put my mail there".

In the military, do you think that at a social gathering, at the officers club, a visiting female guest is going to walk up to any officer and say, "really Davide, it is nice here?". That is not about to happen, but he might say to her, "Judy is this your first time here?'

Last, imagine you inviting me to your home for Christmas dinner. At the door, you introduce me to your mother and father and I reply to to your mother, "I am glad to meet you Judy". That ain't never going to work!

Why is it that the female may not use the males first name in thoes situations but the male has no problem using the females first name?

It is all part of the males effort to undress the female, from long skirts to nearly nothing that she wares now! Who do you think designed these nearly naked clothes? For the most part, not the female.

Bottom line - first names are for personnel relationship, family and close friends, but there are exceptions to that. Call your mother by her first name in front of your dad!

Respect is shown when we remember etiquette

Answer 4

I agree with Joe K.... I mean Mr.K (lol) to a point.

I do think if you don't know someone and they refer to you by first name, yeah, that's a little disorienting and puts you at a disadvantage.

However, actors/actresses ARE known, in a way; sure you're not personable with them like a friend, but (for example) if you meet Brad Pitt, you know and likely he knows that you know his first name and shouldn't be offended to be addressed as such in (public) life, like at a movie premiere. In that context (if I was like a photographer or something), sure, I'd be like "Hey Brad! Over here!" to get a good shot. And if I were a reporter, I'd go ahead and address him as Brad.

If I ran into him in a coffee shop as one private citizen to another, I'd likely...well... most likely I'd figure he'd want to be left alone, but if we did speak, I'd address him as "Mr. Pitt".

But I bet he'd be like, "Oh, just call me Brad".

Answer 5

No it does not. After all, how are we supposed to address then as your majesty? Everyone is human.

Answer 6

not at all