Are Actors just as impressive as Musicians and Athletes?

[eracism]

One thing that always tripped me out about movie award shows is how self-important the actors make themselves out to be in their speeches. I get that Joaquin Phoenix is a good dude but bro, you put on makeup and acted in a movie and now you're talking for 7 minutes about pain and suffering in the world as if we can all relate to a man in a tuxedo holding a best actor trophy. Can you help solve the problem or just keep giving inspiring interviews and tearful award speeches? Hollywood needs to put up or shut up and that is coming from a liberal.

I've never seen actors on the same impactful level as musicians or athletes, but society props them up to a level beyond them. Kobe went to the Oscars... as a nominee.... WON the award for his category... and yet they had that dude seated way in the back near the fire escape.

People think Joaquin Phoenix is so deep and intelligent and they hang on to his every word, but that's really the same dude working the deli counter at your local Whole Foods. It's not like he's a guy who scored 2 goals in a World Cup or wrote the song "How Much a Dollar Cost". That's life changing **** bro.

 

[Grine]

Athletes wants to be rappers and rappers want to be athletes and dope boys....dope boys wants to be rappers.

Bunch of actors if you ask me...

Edit: Now I think about it - all of them wants to be actors - the payout is bigger

 

[theafricandream]

Nah

 

[AIR J XIII]

It takes talent to do what they do, especially in a biopic, but at the end of the day it's just high-level pretend.

You also have to remember that Hollywood is one of the main mediums that are use to influence the masses.

 

[finessence]

I don’t worship any of these people. You gotta separate art from life. The same way I respect a bus driver, teacher, life guard, farmer, cashier, etc is how I view entertainment.

THEY’RE ENTERTAINERS. Nothing more or less.

It’s the blind leading the blind mostly. I appreciate their talents. That’s it.

I don’t need their advice about anything

 

[Nawzlew]

Yes, it's as impressive.

 

[RIP sleazyy]

It takes talent to do what they do, especially in a biopic, but at the end of the day it's just high-level pretend.

this is true for a lot of music artists too tbh

high level talent is appreciated no matter what the category.

you know what actresses really need recognition for their acting skills? porn stars.

now you're talking for 7 minutes about pain and suffering in the world as if we can all relate to a man in a tuxedo holding a best actor trophy

it gets weird here because we tend to forget that celebs are humans with feelings and emotions and beliefs too. the message gets lost in who he is, and yet nobody cares what homie at the deli counter thinks.

if his speech inspired fans of his to make changes in how they move or who they teach, it’s a good thing. Big picture is always important

 

[moonman818]

Actors are far less impressive than any of the arts IMO. Acting is all about looking the part and remembering lines.

There's hundreds of thousands of actors who are just as good or better than your favorite actor, that weren't attractive or lucky enough to land the roles or who refused to suck off Harvey Weinstein and his buddies.

 

[ninjahood]

You also have to remember that Hollywood is one of the main mediums that are use to influence the masses

as seen with de beers.

OP got to realize well I guess he already does, just because you can play a role at a high level doesn't mean you know about everything in da world and it doesn't mean people need to listen to you when it comes to politics.

 

[ninjahood]

Actors are far less impressive than any of the arts IMO. Acting is all about looking the part and remembering lines

I will say though it probably has da longest career trajectory as far as lifespan if you can secure a niche.

 

[whatscomplex]

Assuming we’re talking about mainstream popular actors, musicians, and athletes. Actors are definitely the least impressive. Has the least to do with actual talent in acting and more to do with connections and looks. Also a **** ton to do with things like race which is even more loaded. Theyve been on a whites only basis for a while now until like the past few years. The basis for being a popular actor has been random unrelated bs to the actual craft or skill of acting.

Pop musicians are the second least impressive since it’s loaded with biases and connections too.

Athletes are impressive since, for the most part, it’s just based on objective measures of good and bad. Different people get different opportunities but if you can play, you can play.

 

[DB Cooper]

I never understood why some people idolize celebrities/athletes/music artists to the extent that they do.

I mean, I have my ones that I followed as I was growing up. I admire their work and talent. But that's it. At the end of the day, they're still people just like the rest of us. They have normal problems that we all deal with.

 

[sooperhooper]

Acting is an art that seems easy until you're tasked with doing it well. Stellar acting can touch you on an emotional level and possibly be life changing. One could argue that athletes aren't important and down play what they do: throwing a ball. Musicians are the most talented imo, especially those that write and sing their own stuff.

 

[RIP sleazyy]

I never understood why some people idolize celebrities/athletes/music artists to the extent that they do.

I mean, I have my ones that I followed as I was growing up. I admire their work and talent. But that's it. At the end of the day, they're still people just like the rest of us. They have normal problems that we all deal with.

I’ve read that varying levels of idol worship are usually related to deficiencies in self or environment

society propping up celebs as mythical figures definitely made it worse

 

[Deleted member 42060]

I do find it interesting actors and actresses get paid real money to act, to do things that are made up, the definition of acting is something like to pretend. Movies that are based on true events are not always 100% accurate.

Athletes are achieving some real goal with their athletic ability, emotional, mental and physical strength.

Musicians are creating music, sometimes with lyrics that may or may not be real.

I give quite a bit of respect to athletes, then musicians, and then actors.

But some of the biggest unsung heroes who are the most impressive are the ones who get paid much less and hopefully change the world for the better through technology and medicine.

 

[brendasdeadbaby]

I never understood why some people idolize celebrities/athletes/music artists to the extent that they do.

I get it if you're a kid but an adult with dedicated ig/Facebook page is weirdo stuff to me.

 

[jville819]

Stage acting > film, but I don't necessarily think that means that any of those other disciplines aren't also impressive.

 

[Mark Antony]

I can admire anyone passionate at their craft and works at it, could be a peanut farmer. You can't just wake up one day and carry a role.

 

[tr1ll]

No. 90% of the population are actors. Everybody frontin, they’re just getting paid more to do it.

 

[trynafeelmink]

at the endo of the day all these people are human..

With that said the average person can't even keep focus at their job for an hour, or disciplined to make it to the Gym 3 times a week.

so to become an elite level actor you have to at least have elite level focus & determination to get things done. Not to mention the ability to be emotionally vulnerable in front of millions.

Actors job is just as difficult as athletes & musicians IMO.

 

[hyper cutter]

Elite actors are legit high-art performers. It's more than remembering lines. You have to manipulate an observer's chemistry with language. That's a special skill.

Rap and songs can do the same thing. Though they're trying to pretend like they feel good (fake flexing).

Athletes can do it too, though athletes are also trying to make themselves feel good (working out, getting girls).

But the ones who do the arts because they love them are really just after trying to change how even the most emotionless person feels.

I think anyone who is pure about it should be appreciated. No matter the profession.

 

[KHUFU]

Stage actors are serious athletes. Two to three shows a day, same dialog, especially those that sing and dance. Much respect to them.

 

[sooperhooper]

I feel like movie stars are the most heralded in our society honestly. Are they paid the most? Another way to look at it:
Literally every person in America likes some type of movie. Every person likes some type of music. Many people don't like sports at all. That alone let's you know why actors and musicians are so beloved.

I don't geek-out for any of them and there are tons of actors and actresses that I couldn't recognize. It'd be cool to see a celeb, but I'm definitely not gonna get overly excited. It's like the same as seeing a Phantom or some exotic car.

 

[getback]

No shade toward Joaquin or his message, but the way he presented it was almost like he was acting. Touching his face, the mannerisms, near tears...I've seen that version of him before.

 

[jaymosenvied]

Luckily I’m not star struck. They are people just like you and me who caught a break. Most of them are mean as hell too.