I do respect the celebrities who have a solid education, however I never write one off who does not.

Mary J. Blige never finished high school, yet I find her extremely talented plus I think her talent overrides anything.

Most creative types are wired differently ( my DD is one although she is at college but hates it). I would be shocked if the majority of super talented, creative celebrities have degrees- don't see a lot of that type sitting through Econ 101. Of course I respect them- not everyone aspires to get an MBA or JD ( I know shocking to most on DCUM).

I can respect anyone, no matter their level of education. I respect my cleaning lady though I believe she's had very little schooling. She works hard and is honest and always greets me with a smile.

Why do you care so much OP? I don't judge people by whether they went to college or not. I'm a lawyer, but I'll take to anyone. Who cares?

Anonymous wrote:This can't be a serious question.

+1. This is a troll post.

Anonymous wrote:I cannot think of a single celebrity that I hold in particularly high regard. I don't mean I dislike them -- I just don't generally think of celebrities that way. I barely think of celebrities at all.

and here you are in an entertainment/pop culture thread.

riiiiight!

Anonymous wrote:Whether someone went to college or not has little if any impact on my level of respect for them.

Sure, if they're someone I have a reason to specifically respect.

This. I respect people based on the kind of people they are, not their level of education, their wealth, their material possessions, etc. Hell, my dad doesn't have a college degree, and he is one of the most awesome people I know.

If you weren't smart enough to parlay your college degree into a better paying job than the well paid celebrity without a degree, I would think you were a fool if you were trying to elevate yourself above them.

Anonymous wrote:Some in Hollywood get all the limelight even though they never went to college (a few are even high school dropouts).

Curious as to your thoughts.

I have no respect for you OP. Based on your comment you seem to be ignorant and close-minded, along with having an over-exaggerated sense of self.

Not sure who you think you are, truly.

Whether someone went to college or not has little if any impact on my level of respect for them.

Sure, if they're someone I have a reason to specifically respect.

I could care less if they have a high school or college degree.

I absolutely cannot respect a person who cheats on their spouse...

This can't be a serious question.

Anonymous wrote:Some in Hollywood get all the limelight even though they never went to college (a few are even high school dropouts).

Curious as to your thoughts.

They're fucking Hollywood stars. I hardly worship them.

I've been to too many colleges to put a lot of stock in a college degree.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When did we start respecting celebrities? Why would we care if they graduated college?

They aren't performing surgery on our children!

Odd post

-no, they are not. But they are directing money-driven politics, giving to super-PACs, dining with the president and other politicians, making political propaganda of one type or another, etc.

So there is that. Like, our future as a nation, and all.

Yeah I'm sure POTUS is taking his advice from Tom Cruise. Get a clue.