| Once again celebs are proving that they are, in fact, not just like us regular people—mainly because they’re so out of touch with reality. Case in point: On August 4, several celebrities began speaking out in support of TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, after numerous accounts from staffers emerged about their time working on the show and the toxic work environment they were subjected to. Detailed in a July 16 BuzzFeed article, current and former staffers described being subjected to racist comments behind the scenes at the Ellen DeGeneres Show, being left in the dark when it came to compensation and job security at the beginning of the pandemic, and having unpleasant and downright cold interactions with the host. Celebrities started to chime in, with stars like Katy Perry, Kevin Hart and Ashton Kutcher sharing their positive experiences with Ellen and the joy she’s brought to the world through her TV show. But these endorsements are not only out of touch, they're also not very helpful at all. Here’s why. |
