Act Like a Celebrity

Many people, especially teens, dream of being a celebrity. Some may be serious about a future career in entertainment, while others simply want a taste of what celebrity status feels like. Whichever group you belong to, there are many techniques you can use to start acting more like a celebrity today.

Steps

Having the Right Attitude

1. Be confident. The most important part of acting like a celebrity is confidence. Most celebrities you can name all have one thing in common: they are very charismatic. Charisma usually comes from confidence. Being secure and feeling sure of yourself will go a long way for your popularity.
   • To boost your confidence, make a list of your talents, accomplishments, and positive personality traits. Write down specific examples on a sheet of paper. Tape the paper somewhere visible that you'll see every day, like your desk or the inside of your bedroom door. Try to take the time to read off at least a few of these things to yourself each time you see the list.
   • Use your positive qualities to create self-affirmations. Think or say to yourself things like: "I am smart," "I am kind," and/or "I am beautiful" whenever you start to doubt yourself.
   • Try to be more outgoing. Don't expect other people to talk to you first. Strike up conversations with strangers when waiting in line. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to new people.
2. Appear confident even when you're not. Having confidence in yourself is often a difficult skill to master. Even celebrities and well-accomplished people can struggle with having enough confidence. When you're trying to act like a celebrity, it's important to look confident even if you don't feel that way.
   • Maintain good posture. Other people tend to interpret good posture as confidence. Always sit and stand with your back straight and your shoulders back. Try to distribute your weight evenly and avoid hunching over.
   • Keep negative thoughts and words in check. Try your best to avoid being critical of yourself and others. Don't gossip behind other people's backs.
   • Make and maintain eye contact when speaking to others. Avoiding eye contact or looking away too quickly will make you seem nervous or even dishonest. In contrast, holding eye contact will be interpreted as a sign of confidence.
   • Try to do little things to help out other people. This can be as simple as holding the door for someone or buying a stranger a coffee. Try to give genuine compliments more often!
   • Many of these tricks will actually have you feeling more confident as you try your best to look it.
3. Smile more often. As a "celebrity," you want to look happy with your life. Smiling also makes you feel more confident and helps to boost your charisma.
   • If you're worried that your natural smile isn't flattering, try improving it. Stand in front of a mirror and practice different ways to smile.
4. Pose for pictures. Try to look glamorous and put together no matter how casual a photo may be. Do your best to relax your muscles to avoid looking tense. If you're relaxed, your pose will seem natural and effortless. The pose that will have you looking your best will be unique to you, so try practicing in front of a full length mirror to find the right one. Here are a few classic poses you can master:
   • If you want to accentuate your legs and show off a pair of cute shoes, go for a "knee pop." Simply stand with one leg straight and the other bent slightly at the knee. Because this pose photographs well from multiple angles, it's a great one to pick when you're not sure exactly how the camera lines up with your body.
   • Another versatile type of pose is the "hand on hip." Simply stand with one hand on your hip with your shoulders dropped and relaxed. You will look elegant without being too posed. If you don't mind your pose looking obvious, try the same stance with both hands on either hip. Instead of relaxing your shoulders, square them off and stand straight.
   • If you're going for a flirty, youthful look, the "kick back" may be right for you. Stand sideways in relation to the camera with just your face aimed towards it. Lift one leg up at the knee as high as you can go while still keeping your torso balanced and straight. Be sure to occupy your hands with something like holding your purse and/or playing with your hair.
5. Support a charity or volunteer. Many celebrities are known for their philanthropy, donating large amounts of money or starting charities of their own. Even though you probably don't have that kind of cash, there are plenty of other ways you can emulate their charitableness. Volunteer for a local organization, such as a homeless shelter or an animal rescue. You can also organize a fundraiser at your school for a cause that's important to you.
6. Stand out. Celebrities, by definition, receive a lot of public attention. Try to find positive ways of garnering attention from those around you.
   • Develop a performing talent. Most celebrities found their fame through one of the visible performing arts, such as music, theatre, or modeling. Pick one or more of these that you're interested in and become more involved in it.
   • Be the first to volunteer when someone asks for help. When teachers or other students need people to work at an event, give them your time.
   • At social events when everyone else is waiting for someone to get things started, be that person. Be the first one on the dance floor. Organize social events. Do that awkward first round of karaoke.
7. Be yourself. Most celebrities don't try to act any certain way. They became celebrities by doing what they love, whether that's acting, singing, or some other high-profile career. People love celebrities who are down-to-earth and authentic. While there's plenty you can do to act more like a celebrity, don't lose sight of your true self.

Looking Like a Celebrity

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Your overall health has a major impact on how you look. Many celebrities, especially performers who must rely heavily on their looks, follow strict diet and exercise programs. To stay healthy, you should aim for a half hour or more of physical activity a day that combines aerobic activity with strength training. Eat a healthy diet full of fresh fruits, leafy green vegetables, and lean protein. Stay hydrated by drinking about eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid each day.
   • Avoid potentially dangerous fad diets. Many celebrities are proponents of things called "detox" or "cleanse" diets that claim to flush out "toxins" from your body. These fad diets typically combine fasting with some type of fruit, vegetable, herb, or supplement. Despite their popularity, there is little evidence that these diets work, and they can cause serious side effects.
   • Although many celebrities are known to indulge heavily in certain vices, such as drugs and alcohol, you should not try to imitate them. Many of these celebrities "burn out" or even die very young. You don't want to ruin your health, especially before you've made your mark on the world.
2. Surround yourself with a group of friends. Many celebrities have a posse, squad, or entourage they are rarely seen without. If this is something you want to go for, try doing everything with a group of your close friends. Encourage them to do things like coordinate outfits or match hairstyles. The most important thing about a squad is that each of you will always be there to have each other's back.
3. Dress your best but wear what's comfortable. This doesn't mean you should run out and spend a lot of money on expensive clothes. Instead, simply put some effort into planning your outfits. The simplest way to look more put-together is to simply wear clothing that fits properly. Likewise, wearing clothing that you feel comfortable in will help you to feel more relaxed and confident.
   • Try emulating your favorite celebrities' style. Pay attention to what they wear and how they do their makeup. Is it outrageous or classy? Do they have a signature color or favorite type of jacket? You may choose to copy a certain outfit completely or simply take inspiration from it.
   • Try making your own style look like it belongs to a celebrity's. Instead of taking cues from someone else, simply make yours stand out a little more. Is there a jacket or pair of shoes you save for special occasions? Wear them more often. Are you the simple T-shirt and jeans type? Make sure your clothes are always clean and looking new.
   • Underdress while shopping. Clerks at high-end retailers are more likely to assume that someone shopping in gym clothes is a celebrity over a person in elegant garb. This is because celebrities are less likely to feel the need to flaunt their status.
4. Wear oversized sunglasses. Many celebrities wear large sunglasses for two main reasons: Sunglasses hide tired eyes, making flawless makeup less necessary. Large sunglasses also work to obfuscate their features, making them less recognizable. By wearing a pair yourself, however, you will not only look more like a celebrity but also raise the possibility of actually being one.
5. Remember that it takes a full team of professionals to keep a celebrity looking great. Almost every press photo is showing off the result. Don't feel discouraged if you can't look as flawless as your favorite singer. In everyday life, even he or she won't look nearly as good as that red carpet appearance.
   • Celebrities also often employ professional chefs, personal trainers, and assistants to manage their everyday lives. If you feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with all these tasks, remember that your favorite celebrities would have trouble doing it by themselves, too.

Pretending to be a Celebrity

1. Trick a bunch of people into thinking you're actually a celebrity for a few hours. If you really want a glimpse into the attention celebrities get while going about their daily lives, consider trying this prank. All you need is a few friends and the right attitude. Just be sure you can explain yourself if you get found out!
2. Have a large group of friends in on the prank. Try to get people of all ages to join in, not just your school friends. Try asking older siblings, parents, and even teachers. This will make your stunt more believable.
   • If an adult raises objections, explain that this prank isn't mean-spirited and that you aren't going to cause trouble. You can even turn this into a project for a sociology or psychology class.
3. Go to a crowded public place. A crowded mall will work best. You'll need enough people around for this to work, but if it's too busy there's less of a chance anyone will notice you. A Saturday afternoon will work well as long as gift-giving holidays aren't around the corner.
   • If your town is small enough that other people may recognize you, it's best to try this trick at a mall in a different city.
4. Have a few people take turns photographing you. Start the prank out with a few of your "fans" taking pictures with you. Don't take photos with more than one or two people at a time, since a group photo will just look like a bunch of friends having fun. Instead, have them take turns. If strangers not in on the prank start approaching you for pictures, play along.
   • If you're a guy, ask your young female "followers" to jump up and down excitedly. This will really help to sell it.
5. Plant a few others nearby to hype you up. If you start out with (or end up drawing) a big enough crowd, other people will start to wonder who you are. Some are likely to ask anyone near them what's going on. If one of your "fans" is nearby, he or she can tell them about your celebrity status and mention what you're known for.
   • Come up with a story beforehand and tell your "fans" to be consistent. Decide what name to use, either your real name or an alias. Pick something that you can be "famous" for while being a little vague. If you want to be an actor, you could have been "in" a new hit movie without mentioning who you played. If you're trying to pass as a pop artist, pick a popular song by a new artist most people will not be familiar with or simply make up your own.
   • If you look enough like a real celebrity and are feeling cheeky, pretend to be him or her instead.
6. Keep the rest of the participants standing near or following you at a "respectful" distance. Have a majority of your "fans" create as big a crowd as possible near you. When people see a crowd, many will instinctually join in. As your crowd draws more and more people, you will seem and feel more and more like a real celebrity.
7. Do your business as normal. Keep a straight face and try to act like this is a normal experience for you. Wearing shades will help, whether you're indoors or outside. If you're at a mall, browse and make purchases like you would usually do. Try to cover as much of the area as possible for maximum effect. Otherwise, just relax and enjoy the show.
   • Be sure to have one of your "fans" film the whole thing. You will probably miss a lot of great reactions while you focus on keeping your cool. The video footage will let you watch what you missed in addition to serving as a memento.

Tips

• Don't act too full of yourself, celebrities are just normal people like us who happen to be famous.
• Keep in mind that acting and looking famous won't actually make you famous, unless you have talent or money that people think is worth paying attention to.
• Don't be too conceited. Nobody is perfect and everyone knows that.

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