This question was actually one of the most difficult for me, mostly because I am shamelessly obsessed with the entertainment industry. I want to be an entertainment reporter sometime within the next 10 years, therefore I spend a ridiculous amount of time investigating celebrities and their personal lives.
There are a good number of people I could potentially say that I admire in certain ways, but I don't necessarily have a 'role model.' (It used to be Tyra Banks, but she ruined that for herself.) So going with my love of music, and her music specifically, I'm going to choose Maya Arulpragasm, or M.I.A. I really love everything about this woman. Not only does she make great beats and catchy melodies, but her music serves a purpose. Underneath the hype and occasional over-production, her lyrics are almost always some form of political commentary. She's never shy about her self-expression; voicing her opinions
within her music, her social media outlets, and numerous interviews. Her opinions on third-world democracy, terrorist organizations, and the role of the government have often caused controversy--but she has never allowed adversion to water down the potency of her message.
There are a good number of people I could potentially say that I admire in certain ways, but I don't necessarily have a 'role model.' (It used to be Tyra Banks, but she ruined that for herself.) So going with my love of music, and her music specifically, I'm going to choose Maya Arulpragasm, or M.I.A. I really love everything about this woman. Not only does she make great beats and catchy melodies, but her music serves a purpose. Underneath the hype and occasional over-production, her lyrics are almost always some form of political commentary. She's never shy about her self-expression; voicing her opinions
within her music, her social media outlets, and numerous interviews. Her opinions on third-world democracy, terrorist organizations, and the role of the government have often caused controversy--but she has never allowed adversion to water down the potency of her message. On a less serious note, she is absolutely beautiful--but she doesn't lead with that. She's never been the type to flaunt her body, sexuality, etc. She actually wrote a song sarcastically commenting on the expectations of female artists to portray themselves in a submissive way (XXXO).I wouldn't say that she's the epitome of class in the traditional sense, but I can respect the fact that she respects herself.
She also has one of the most adorable children ever created, and seems to be in a stable relationship. (By the title of this weeks question, we all know how rare those are in Hollywood.)
I'm also infatuated with her sense of style. When I'm not at work, I lean towards the tribal/boho look, which she has down pat. The only outfit of hers that I could not stand was the see through polka dot body suit she wore for her pregnant VMA performance. It was a little bit ridiculous. She also went into labor about three hours after getting off stage, which garnered her some serious points in my book. Performing on your due date takes a lot of courage...and maybe a little bit of craziness also.
Crazy or not, she is an amazing, wonderful, fantastic human being. I can't say that I want to be her, but I would love to be like her.
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