I like what Beliefnet’s Ellen Leventry has to say about the media coverage regarding Owen Wilson’s attempted suicide.
To read her blog post "Owen Wilson: Media has Gone Too Far," click here. It begins:
I am not easily offended or disgusted by the media. I peruse US Weekly, regularly log on to TMZ.com, and love reality television. Admittedly, I feel an impish glee when I see on the cover of Star or The Enquirer that celebrities have cellulite, too. But the suicide attempt of comedic actor Owen Wilson is not cellulite or celebutantes gone wild--and the press has officially crossed the taste line.My colleague Esther Kustanowitz wrote yesterday that what she is taking away from this macabre blitzkrieg is that "this is yet another illustration of a simple fact of celebrity culture: A person is not always who they are on-screen--that even if someone seems relatable on screen, or seems raucously hilarious and fun loving, there is likely another side you can't see, and might not want to see."
But, I would argue that statement applies to everyone, not just celebrities. The funny guy in the cubicle next to you, the peppy aerobics instructor, the "put-together" executive you admire, they all could be harboring the illness dubbed the Noonday Demon.
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I am a 65 year old mother, wife, widow, retired R.N. etc. I am looking at this present society and trying to understand what do people want in life? Did this happen to Owen per use of drugs,alcohol etc.? The use of drugs changes alot of our concepts in life it is not reality and how do you explain that after awhile they control you? A few think he had alot of stress trying being an ICU nurse for stress? I recently dropped OK magazine I am tired of reading about Paris, Lindsay and I am sorry Britney is losing it, she needs to go back to La. to her roots and her family and raise two beautiful boys she brought into this world? Not very good examples for our young people. I pray for Owen and hope he gets the right kind of help how lucky to have a family who loves him so much.
There is so much caose in this world at this time,peer presure, family ties -or not, the media chasing and bashing.you are Loved call on the name Jesus, and tell him all about it-I'll call on him too for you. Be Strong.
Dearest Owen:
I would like you to know that you are in my prayers. I too tried suicide many years ago and then I found the Lord and realized that its not worth it., That No matter life has in store for us either it be good or bad., God will give us only what we can handle. I admire your courage in this . I think you are a wonderful actor, comedian and person. It has to be difficult for you to be in the spot light all the time., as I have to agree that the media goes way to far at times in meddling in stars lives. I recently lost my sister to breast cancer. She became ill about 6 yrs ago. The cancer returned with a vengence about 2 yrs ago and it spread to her body. I saw the pain that woman endured. SHe suffered so much., but showed such courage and strength and it made me see how precious life really is. She could have given up at anytime and I wouldnt have blamed her. I think of her as my hero. She was my very best friend. Now shes with Jesus. YOu have so much to give to this world. You give so much laughter to so many people, including my sister and I. SHe loved your movies and we would watch them together.We must have watched The Wedding Crashers a hundred times cuz it was her favorite movie.You are in my prayers always. May God be with you and may he give you love, strength, and courage to overcome anything. Hang in there, So many people care!!
God Bless
Loretta B.
PS: The advice from another friend in you accepting Jesus is totally a new beginning.
Amen! Cellulite is humiliating but, publicizing that mistake and pain is just outright wrong! I refuse to read any of that. As a matter of fact, this is the first I heard about Owen. I hope everyone will pray or chant for hime as that is the only good that can come of thay kind of publicty. LUV U OWEN!!!!
Thank you for this space.It reminded me I'm not hopeless... I want to live.
Owen, because of you I found this site trying to find something to make me laugh... I found something better... Faith ! I will laugh and love again and again.
You survived ! lets celebrate and live !
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