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| − | The phrase '''Hollywood values''' refers to the lack of [[morals]] and [[values]] in [[Hollywood]] culture, which are characterized by rampant [[drug|drug use]], extramarital sex | + | The phrase '''Hollywood values''' refers to the lack of [[morals]] and [[values]] in [[Hollywood]] culture, which are characterized by rampant [[drug|drug use]], extramarital sex and lawlessness. A poll by MSNBC said that 60% of [[Americans]] agree that "Hollywood's values are not in line with the rest of America and that the quality of movies has dimished in recent years."<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11714540/</ref> |
Hollywood values can include a flagrant disrespect and disregard for: | Hollywood values can include a flagrant disrespect and disregard for: | ||
Revision as of 02:58, March 6, 2008
The phrase Hollywood values refers to the lack of morals and values in Hollywood culture, which are characterized by rampant drug use, extramarital sex and lawlessness. A poll by MSNBC said that 60% of Americans agree that "Hollywood's values are not in line with the rest of America and that the quality of movies has dimished in recent years."[1]
Hollywood values can include a flagrant disrespect and disregard for:
- marriage and abstinence
- patriotism
- religion
- accountability
- family responsibilities, like childrearing[2]
- laws that apply to everyone else
Deaths
Hollywood values are deadly. Some examples include:[3][4]
- John Barrymore, 60, cirrhosis of the liver from heavy drinking
- Bix Beiderbecke, 28, alcoholism
- John Belushi, 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin
- Clara Blandick, 81, suicide
- John Bonham, 32, after too much drinking, asphyxiated on vomit
- Lenny Bruce, 40, heroin overdose
- Kurt Cobain, 27, "turned to drugs and alcohol to help him cope," then committed suicide
- Karl Dane, 47, suicide by gunshot
- Brian Epstein, 32, overdosed on sleeping pills and alcohol
- Chris Farley, 33, overdose of morphine and cocaine
- Judy Garland, 47, overdosed on sleeping pills
- Margaux Hemingway, 42, suicide
- Richard Jeni, 49, suicide[5]
- Janis Joplin, 27, heroin overdose
- Heath Ledger, 28, found dead in his Manhattan apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and anti-anxiety pills were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."[6] "Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday." [7]
- Stuart Lubbock, 31, found dead in the swimming pool of popular TV entertainer Michael Barrymore, having suffered severe anal trauma, after a drug-fuelled party at the star's home
- Phil Lynott, 36, kidney and liver infection
- Marilyn Monroe, 36, overdosed on sleeping pills
- Jim Morrison, 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose
- River Phoenix, 23, a huge star until he died from an overdose cocaine and heroin
- Elvis Presley, 42, large drug intake causes a cardiac arrhythmia
- Virginia Rappe, 30, died of a ruptured bladder incurred at a party hosted by Roscoe Arbuckle
- Brad Renfro, 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking
- Anna Nicole Smith, 39, accidental overdose on prescription drugs
- Sharon Tate, 26, murdered by members of the Manson Family
- Lou Tellegen, 52, suicide
- Sid Vicious, 21, overdosed on heroin obtained from his mother
- Kenneth Williams, 62, overdose.
Crime
Hollywood values often include stealing and committing other crimes. Here are some examples:
- Winona Ryder was convicted of convicted of vandalism and grand theft for stealing designer merchandise worth $5,560.40.[8]
- O.J. Simpson is widely believed to have murdered his wife and her friend, and was found liable in a civil (but not criminal) trial. He has since been arrested again on an unrelated charge.
- Paris Hilton was convicted of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.[9]
- Hugh Grant was arrested in 1995 when found in a car with a prostitute.[10]
- Kiefer Sutherland was given a 48-day sentence for DUI in 2007, an offence committed while still on probation following a 2004 conviction for DUI.[11]
- George Michael was convicted of "Committing a lewd act in public", having been arrested in a public restroom by a plain clothes police officer.[12]
Divorce
- Elizabeth Taylor has been married eight (8) times.[13]
- Valerie Bertinelli said her divorce from Eddie Van Halen was caused by infidelity and drug use - by her too. She said she was "destroying my body," trying to keep up with a rock-star lifestyle. [14]
Offensive Behavior
- Mel Gibson, a Christian actor and director, was arrested after being stopped for driving at 84 mph in a 45 mph zone on a notoriously dangerous road in Malibu, California.[15] A breathalyzer test confirmed he was drunk and next to him was an open bottle of Tequila; after being arrested he hurled Anti-Semitic abuse at a Jewish police officer.[16]
Rehab
Hollywood values often result in celebrities going into rehab. Here are some examples:
- Kirsten Dunst checked into the Cirque Lodge treatment facility in Utah after a week of hard partying at the Sundance Film Festival, according to a source at the lodge, although the lodge's director of operations denies this. [17]
The following all checked into the above facility seeking treatment for various psychological problems:
Books
- Hollywood Against America
- Hollywood Babylon (1965) by Kenneth Anger (US edition)
- Hollywood Babylon II (1984) by Kenneth Anger
References
- ↑ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11714540/
- ↑ Britney Spears "doesn't want [her] kids back." [1]
- ↑ http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1
- ↑ http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_18845.aspx
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258231,00.html
- ↑ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html
- ↑ http://www.courttv.com/trials/ryder/
- ↑ Paris Hilton sentenced to 45 days in jail, msnbc, May 4, 2007
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ Sutherland is released from jail BBC
- ↑ Police confirm George Michael arrest [3]
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000072/bio
- ↑ Valerie Bertinelli About Divorce From Eddie Van Halen: 'I Wasn't An Angel Either', Fox News Channel, Associated Press, February 26, 2008
- ↑ Mel Gibson apologizes after DUI arrest Associated Press
- ↑ Mel Gibson rants against Jews in drink-drive arrest, Times Online, July 30, 2006
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Reports Say Kirsten Dunst in Rehab; Rep for Facility Denies It, Fox News, February 08, 2008