Does Anybody Really Buy The Act?

Since we have already established that it is not easy to be "gay in Hollywood," you then have to wonder.  Does anyone really ever buy the image that stars try to sell them?  You have some celebs who tip of the paparazzi with information of there whereabouts to that they stay relevant, and some that embrace that charade with open arms.

What I am trying to understand is, why put so much hard work and effort into something that people are questioning anyway?  You have two people who are forced to act like a happy couple when most of the time they cannot stand each other.  So many people are hurt by the outcome of these situations and innocent people get sucked into so much, I don't think it is wort it.
Does the studios think we are stupid.  I mean, it's obvious that some people do fall in love while filming.  Well, in lust.  But when every single co-star begins pairing up, did they think we wouldn't notice?  And now not only movie studios, but television networks have discovered the same recipe.  I personally still do not get the appeal of seeing a movie or watching a show just because the co-stars are together.  Doesn't everyone realize that
 it's a movie, not Real World?  We aren't not getting a glimpse into their lives.

Of course there are levels to the showmance.  You have your PB, paparazzi buddy.  They are generally just someone that you get photographed with in places that it seems you were trying to avoid it.  Then you have you Shipmates.  They are the ones that you are actually "dating" and must be seen at least once a day doing normal things.  Then you have the contractors.  They are the ones who walk down the aisle.  Usually only lasting a couple of years just to garner publicity.  All of these are meant for publicity but a lot of them usually a bigger name with a smaller name.

But when the stars go into the showmance willingly, it is usually to hide something.  For instance, if sexuality is an issue, obviously a beard is the way to go.  But some have such big stars in their eyes that they know by hooking up, they will get stalkerazzi after them.  Some have spun such huge public stories that they have lost themselves in the whole mess.

But does anyone really buy any of it?  Fans already suspect things about their favorite stars and when you try to shove something fake down their throats they are going to know.  Don't stars realize that fame is something you can never fully catch?  You will be chasing it constantly.  You can fake all you want to get where you want to be, but in the end you will end up alone.  When the contracts run out, and the secrets are revealed, you lose everything you have worked for.  So I hope all the money is enough, because that's all you, and maybe I, will have to keep us warm at night.