Red carpets are primarily a sensory illusion. Appearing on the forefront of the glitz and glamour, for journalists it’s oftentimes the opposite. As celebrities glide by in their skyscraper Louboutins and eye-blinding jewels, showcasing their fine figures and even finer men, we’re packed like sardines in a tiny, tubular press pit, hoping to catch a sprinkle of stardust. Each reporter is granted just 2 minutes to canoodle with the ‘star of the moment,’ appear un-impressed, forge a connection and effortlessly squeeze out a savory sound-bite, all before they’re shuffled to the next beaming broadcaster. Not a competition for the weak, any journalist worth their salt lives for these pulse-pumping moments. I pack a survival bag, tested and true, to support any red carpet run-in. Complete with bottled water, saucy flats, blotting paper, a mini-fan and breath mints, there’s no room for burnout.
Celebs also feel the heat. Transported like cargo from person to person, they’re not only expected to look flawless and deliver quit wit but also mask their annoyance when questioned about every personal detail under the sun, aside from the project that they’re promoting. It can prove equally as challenging.
Red carpets are primarily a sensory illusion. Appearing on the forefront of the glitz and glamour, for journalists it’s oftentimes the opposite. As celebrities glide by in their skyscraper Louboutins and eye-blinding jewels, showcasing their fine figures and even finer men, we’re packed like sardines in a tiny, tubular press pit, hoping to catch a sprinkle of stardust. Each reporter is granted just 2 minutes to canoodle with the ‘star of the moment,’ appear un-impressed, forge a connection and effortlessly squeeze out a savory sound-bite, all before they’re shuffled to the next beaming broadcaster. Not a competition for the weak, any journalist worth their salt lives for these pulse-pumping moments. I pack a survival bag, tested and true, to support any red carpet run-in. Complete with bottled water, saucy flats, blotting paper, a mini-fan and breath mints, there’s no room for burnout.
Celebs also feel the heat. Transported like cargo from person to person, they’re not only expected to look flawless and deliver quit wit but also mask their annoyance when questioned about every personal detail under the sun, aside from the project that they’re promoting. It can prove equally as challenging.
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