It’s definitely become a flex that celebs are actively seeking out or frauding their way into. I don’t think that most of the billionaire celebs are actually billionaires (they definitely don’t have a billion in liquid) but every time I say that, even on ONTD, stans of whatever billionaire celeb jump down my throat so I got tired of arguing lol.
Some of these “billionaire” celebrities (not referring to Selena since I don’t really know that much about her lifestyle) do not act or move like people who are comfortably wealthy, they move like people desperately trying to keep up a certain appearance of being wealthy but it could all fall apart at any time because they’re living beyond their means. A billion is a LOT of money and it’s hard to get there only based off entertainment and related ventures.
To your second point, I also think it’s a cultural thing. I remember reading a Reddit discussion once about which (European) athletes and other celebrities were likely to be billionaires or close to being billionaires, but none of them would ever announce it publicly because it’s considered more gauche to flaunt your wealth in Europe, while to these American celebrities it’s a flex.
"but every time I say that, even on ONTD, stans of whatever billionaire celeb jump down my throat so I got tired of arguing lol."
looool which stan group?
"ut none of them would ever announce it publicly because it’s considered more gauche to flaunt your wealth in Europe, while to these American celebrities it’s a flex."
Makes sense cause America is built on the American dream of the zero to hero story. Selena technically fulfills that dream given her beginnings.
Since this post is a couple hours old, maybe it’s safe now. I was referring to Rihanna, hahaha. Her lifestyle doesn’t match the amount of money she claims to have - one of the biggest ??? to me is that she worked nonstop through both of her pregnancies. She looked miserable and uncomfortable at times like she had no choice but to work, but she kept going. There are other things I noticed too like her property portfolio not lining up with the amount of money she supposedly has.
Compare to Miranda Kerr and Karlie Kloss who married billionaires - just using them as examples because they’re two I’m familiar with. They could not have stopped modeling any faster. I don’t even know what Miranda does now and Karlie runs some fake charities and a magazine. They definitely weren’t working nonstop during their pregnancies, they weren’t stressed. They live noticeably more lavish lifestyles than Rihanna.
And in general, I just think actual billionaires with a few notable exceptions like Elon (🤢) are trying to fly under the radar so the public doesn’t notice them and decide to go eat rich - not flex it, like all these celebrities which is another reason I’m suspicious.
Yeah it’s becoming a weird flex which interestingly enough only a flex by women, I’m not seeing any male celeb doing it 👀.
I haven’t payed attention closely to Rihanna but now reading your comment and suspicions, you may have a point. Because remember earlier in the year she performed for a billionaire tycoon’s son as a pre-wedding gift in India. If I’m a billionaire, why would I be performing at someone’s festivities?? I’m rich as hell, I’ve effectively retired myself from needing to perform you know what I mean, especially since Rihanna has never been an electric performer. Some people might say rich people want more money and sure there is truth to that but lol if I’m a billionaire, performing is that last thing I’d wanna do. I could make more money in investments instead.
Plus I don’t think she’s all that interested in music or performing or else she would’ve dropped an album by now.
Yep! The wedding was another thing I was going to bring up but I didn’t want to make the comment too long. She made $10 million for that wedding which is obviously a lot of money for most of us but for a billionaire that’s nothing. Plus, Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner were guests at the same wedding which makes the dynamic even more clear - the billionaires all flock to each other.
Rihanna is still obviously very, very rich, I just don’t think she or the other celebrities who claim to be billionaires are in fact billionaires. They’re all probably somewhere in the hundreds of millions range which is still so much money but not as catchy to say I guess. It’s such a weird flex. If I were a billionaire I would be doing everything possible to hide it while still getting to enjoy it, so no one would come after me.
I don't know anything about how a billionaire.moves, but I do know that Rhianna is doing everything in her power to make sure no one talks about the father of her children possibly facing up to 24 years in prison if convicted of shooting a man.
Some of these “billionaire” celebrities (not referring to Selena since I don’t really know that much about her lifestyle) do not act or move like people who are comfortably wealthy, they move like people desperately trying to keep up a certain appearance of being wealthy but it could all fall apart at any time because they’re living beyond their means. A billion is a LOT of money and it’s hard to get there only based off entertainment and related ventures.
To your second point, I also think it’s a cultural thing. I remember reading a Reddit discussion once about which (European) athletes and other celebrities were likely to be billionaires or close to being billionaires, but none of them would ever announce it publicly because it’s considered more gauche to flaunt your wealth in Europe, while to these American celebrities it’s a flex.
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looool which stan group?
"ut none of them would ever announce it publicly because it’s considered more gauche to flaunt your wealth in Europe, while to these American celebrities it’s a flex."
Makes sense cause America is built on the American dream of the zero to hero story. Selena technically fulfills that dream given her beginnings.
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Compare to Miranda Kerr and Karlie Kloss who married billionaires - just using them as examples because they’re two I’m familiar with. They could not have stopped modeling any faster. I don’t even know what Miranda does now and Karlie runs some fake charities and a magazine. They definitely weren’t working nonstop during their pregnancies, they weren’t stressed. They live noticeably more lavish lifestyles than Rihanna.
And in general, I just think actual billionaires with a few notable exceptions like Elon (🤢) are trying to fly under the radar so the public doesn’t notice them and decide to go eat rich - not flex it, like all these celebrities which is another reason I’m suspicious.
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I haven’t payed attention closely to Rihanna but now reading your comment and suspicions, you may have a point. Because remember earlier in the year she performed for a billionaire tycoon’s son as a pre-wedding gift in India. If I’m a billionaire, why would I be performing at someone’s festivities?? I’m rich as hell, I’ve effectively retired myself from needing to perform you know what I mean, especially since Rihanna has never been an electric performer. Some people might say rich people want more money and sure there is truth to that but lol if I’m a billionaire, performing is that last thing I’d wanna do. I could make more money in investments instead.
Plus I don’t think she’s all that interested in music or performing or else she would’ve dropped an album by now.
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Rihanna is still obviously very, very rich, I just don’t think she or the other celebrities who claim to be billionaires are in fact billionaires. They’re all probably somewhere in the hundreds of millions range which is still so much money but not as catchy to say I guess. It’s such a weird flex. If I were a billionaire I would be doing everything possible to hide it while still getting to enjoy it, so no one would come after me.
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What does she need 10M for lol?? She’s supposedly a billionaire!!
Oh don’t worry about making comments long, you’ve seen my doctorate-level thesis!! 😉
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The trial starts next month.
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