Has Hollywood ever beckoned -on you?

The allure of Hollywood - Woorking with Hollywood types
@bounce58 (17385)
Canada
October 17, 2011 6:05pm CST
I was just responding to another one of my discussions about a neighbor's kid and his dad's job, which made me think of this discussion. He caters for Hollywood types when actors come filming movies in our city. When I learned this, I felt different about this guy. I started talking to him about his job, and dropping hints of maybe helping him out with his catering business. The allure of of Hollywood is hard to resist! Even if it's just through serving food. If you knew somebody that worked with Hollywood types, would you be interested in getting in? Would you like that kind of lifestyle, close to stars? Or are you more of the actor-type who would prefer to be in front of the camera? What's the closest thing you've come across to a Hollywood experience?
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
18 Oct 11
Hmm.. depending on the type of job, I probably would be interested, if just to be able to meet some actors. Although, if you think about it rationally, these people are mostly spoiled divas who'll probably make your day a living nightmare if you're their "servant". Not sure I could handle that!
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Oct 11
Probably you're right. But still, if you could find one that would be tolerable enough. I wouldn't mind hanging out in a set, or going to awards (and getting those goody bags!), or maybe writing a book and exposing their dirty laundry late on!
• United States
18 Oct 11
My boyfriend is an actor and I enjoy the back of the scene type of stuff I have done often for a great many of his live theater shows. If we are speaking of Hollywood, I would not mind being in front of the camera, lol I have done run way modeling for a long time, not exactly Hollywood but that is the closets it got. I have also been able to watch from behind the scene when my boyfriend has done a few commercials. I like that they treat me so nice, as I am with the actor. lol
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
19 Oct 11
Pardon me for being nosey, but is that runway modelling the high paying job you had before? I was so sure that I'd get a response from you HWG, as you've mentioned your boyfriend being an actor in past discussions. Thanks.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
19 Oct 11
Well, it makes me quite proud to know you HWG! Even if it's just online. Maybe someday we could actually even meet personally and be good friends (and I become the recepient of many of your boyfriend's free tickets)!
• United States
19 Oct 11
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
18 Oct 11
My part time job is managing a very upmarket Villa on the North Coast so meeting celebrities is part of the work during the tourist season. They enjoy anonymity and quite relish the fact that the staff may not have heard of them. All guests are treated in the same way - utmost courtesy and respect and all the extras that come with it. My personal experiences is that the 'bigger' the star, the nicer they are. World leaders have stayed here too so we are really unflappable whoever it is that is coming. Many returning guests have become friends over the years. Tourism is down due to recession but I do have some good bookings. One person is world known so we are bound not to talk as mega security will be involved. I am looking forward to meeting this person and his family. I love this part time job as I like making people happy. I am not sure what that reveals about me
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Oct 11
Well, I expect a good discussion post raised here when that mega-person's holiday booking is done, cynthiann! I would also expect juicy information about what they're like, and how they treat other people. Or some inside jokes, haha! Thanks!
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
19 Oct 11
No, I do not kiss and tell - this is why I have the job I am definitely not star struck and it really takes a lot to impress me. What I do look out for is racism and if I see it in action then they could beg until the cows came home but they would NEVER be allowed to come back. That I do not mess with. But mainly they are great down to earth people. They seem to trust me. This guest is so big that I do hope that he invites me to dinner as there are so many questions and topics that I would like to discuss with him.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
20 Oct 11
The staff are fantastic people and I will not tolerate them being disrespected. So if they want to return then we are just not available to take that booking. The owners support me on this
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
19 Oct 11
I don't think I would like to be the center of attention like the stars are..lol. I am a pretty private person at times and stars really don't have that option all the time. I might play with the idea and when I was little it seemed like a dream kind of job. I have grown to realize that it would not be for me though..lol. I think the closest thing I have had to a hollywood experience would be a trip the company I worked for where they sent me to Japan. I was a "special guest" and did a presentation there. It is uncommon for women to participate in business affairs there and there were women sneaking in the back and taking pictures of me while I give my presentation.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
20 Oct 11
There's another thing we have in common Jen! I also went to Japan a few years ago, when my company sent me. I was there to approve some component designs (as a customer), so I was really treated like a rock star! I can't believe the sushi spread they prepared out for me in one of the dinners! Thanks.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
20 Oct 11
Though there was a time in my life that I would have liked to have had the opportunity to have had a singing career, the actual allure of Hollywood has never been something that has drawn me in a lot. The reason that it really isn't all that interesting to me is because of the fact that it seems like famous people aren't lucky enough to have the kinds of relationships that the rest of us have and relationships are something that are very important to me.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
21 Oct 11
It all comes to values. And what we value in life. I think being a celebrity, although has it's perks, also has its pitfalls. And relationships is a major pitfall for them (or at least for most of them). It all depends on what you really want in life. Thanks dorann
• United States
18 Oct 11
I think that if it was a job that paid enough, I would gladly do it, especially with the chance of being able to meet celebrities. I'm not sure I could ever be an actress though..I can be extremely shy and that probably wouldn't work out too well lol. But I definitely wouldn't mind having a job that gets close to famous people. I think it would be an exciting thing to do and it probably wouldn't be very boring.
• United States
18 Oct 11
I heard e are celebrities who are very shy as well and they are very famous and do their job very well. For example Michael Jackson was very shy he wasn't really an actor but we all know he was a huge celebrity. I think that if you have the talent than you can do it.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Oct 11
There you go courtknee525! According to rodriguezk96, it doesn't matter if you're shy. As long as you have the talent, then you could be the celebrity. And other people would be lining up to meet you. And you would be leading a life that's not so boring! Thanks guys!
• United States
18 Oct 11
Haha yeah, that would be pretty cool if that could happen to me
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
18 Oct 11
I think that I would have to say that I would... maybe NOT want to do that. I mean, I'm not saying all actors are snobbish, but I'd be afraid of those who may be a bit too demanding etc. It may be that you hardly ever get to interact with them etc, but well when you did. The closest I've ever been to one I guess is being a banquet server. He isn't a hollywood type, but an old Wake Forest basketball player (I think he's now at another college or in the professionals) held an event at the hotels I used to work at. He also had gone to the same high school as I did.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
20 Oct 11
I'm sure 99% of them hollywood-types are snobish and demanding, and have rude attitudes, but I bet there's 1% of them too that are genuinely good. Now, it would be so cool to be-friend one of them types. Thanks.
@teamrose (1492)
• United States
18 Oct 11
I had an uncle that had small parts in the movies. He was also a nightclub entertainer. I loved him dearly, but got tired of all the stories of the stoopid things the rich and famous did on a constant basis. I like a simple life.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Oct 11
I guess once in a while we wouldn't mind it. Even do some 'stoopid' things too once in a while. But like you, I couldn't live a like that forever. It would get tiring. Thanks.
@eljayo (1105)
• Philippines
18 Oct 11
Hi!I think I am happy with my life now but if given that opportunity ,why not!!
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
20 Oct 11
Hello eljayo. I guess I have the same sentiment. I wouldn't go looking for it, but if the opportunity presented itself, why not!? Thanks.