Was The Jessica Simpson Weight Gain Scandal A PR Stunt?
Bianca — February 12, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: entertainmentwise
The Jessica Simpson weight gain controversy has had tabloids hissing, Simpson haters snickering, and fans defending the blond singer, resulting in one of the biggest celebrity media stories of the year so far.
Now it’s being suggested by EntertainmentWise.com that the Jessica Simpson weight gain story may have been a planned publicity stunt—after all, look how much attention major fluctuations in weight get stars these days—at least it’s more original that becoming too thin.
Adding to the publicity factor were the A-list stars who defended Jessica Simpson weight gain pictures and accusations, from her sister Ashlee Simpson and ex-husband Nick Lachey, to starlets like Carmen Electra and Kim Kardashian.
Now it’s being suggested by EntertainmentWise.com that the Jessica Simpson weight gain story may have been a planned publicity stunt—after all, look how much attention major fluctuations in weight get stars these days—at least it’s more original that becoming too thin.
Adding to the publicity factor were the A-list stars who defended Jessica Simpson weight gain pictures and accusations, from her sister Ashlee Simpson and ex-husband Nick Lachey, to starlets like Carmen Electra and Kim Kardashian.
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1. Celebrity Weight Gain Controversy - Opportunity for brands to capitalize on the public's fascination with celebrity weight fluctuations for publicity stunts.
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Industry Implications
1. Public Relations - PR firms can work with celebrities to create strategic weight-related publicity campaigns.
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3. Fashion and Beauty - Brands can collaborate with celebrities to promote body positivity and self-acceptance, taking advantage of the attention surrounding weight fluctuations.
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