10 Examples of People Who are Famous for Being Famous

by Deb

Ever think about some of the people getting media and paparazzi attention and wonder what exactly it is they’re famous for? They didn’t provide any worthwhile contributions to society nor are they productive on a regular basis. Yet certain names are mentioned a lot and all we can gather is that they’re famous for…well…being famous. Check out this list and see what I mean:

1. Paris Hilton: Before starring in the lame reality show "The Simple Life" with BFF and number two resident on this list Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton did pretty much nothing. Oh she walked the red carpet and posed for paparazzi but her only claim to fame is that she’s heiress to the Hilton Hotel fortune. Paris will insist she’s working. In addition to the aforementioned lame reality television series, Paris has modeled, attempted to sing, made really bad movies and pimped canned champagne. Her biggest claim to fame is her recent incarceration on drunk driving charges. While these may all seem like accomplishments, let me assure you Paris would not have made it to where she is on her own merit. Indeed it’s her name and not talent that earns her the million dollar gigs.

2. Nicole Richie: Originally famous for being Lionel Richie’s daughter, Nicole Richie made a name for herself by riding Paris Hilton’s coattails and looking really dumb in the reality series "The Simple Life." Really, the only notable thing Nicole has done since The Simple Life is getting knocked up by Joel Madden and becoming famous for being pregnant. Now she’s famous for having a baby. I suppose it won’t be long before she famous for being married. And after her divorce, another reality TV series.

3. Nicky Hilton: Like big sister Paris, Nicky Hilton hasn’t done anything special. They say she’s designing handbags and other items but I  don’t exactly see her name being bandied about on the red carpet. If anything Nicky is famous for being married for about ten minutes to some guy and for being Paris Hilton’s sister.

4. Brandon Davis: From what I can gather, Brandon "Greasy Bear" Davis is heir to an oil fortune and famous for not bathing. He’s also well-known for mooching money, rides and drinks off friends such as Paris Hilton.

5. Jason Davis: Brother of Brandon, Jason "Gummy Bear" Davis had even less reason to be famous until he was arrested recently after he was found to have heroin in his possession. Hey, at least he’s finding ways to get attention and not riding on someone else’s coattails.

6. Kim Kardashian - In addition to being the daughter of OJ attorney Robert Kardashian and step-daughter of plastic surgery nightmare Bruce Jenner, Kim Kardashian was famous for having a large ass and being caught in a sex tape scandal with then boyfriend Ray-J. Now she’s the star of her own reality television show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" where she stars with her sisters…what are their names again?

7. Kimberly Stewart: Besides being Rod Stewarts daughter, what has Kimberly Stewart done? Well she fell off a motorcycle and slept with Tommy Lee.  Bet it’s not long before she gets her own reality show, eh?

8. Jack and Kelly Osborne: Ozzy’s kids. Reality show. Drugs and alcohol addiction. Need I say more?

9. Kevin Federline: Before marrying Britney Spears Kevin Federline was a backup dancer. Now he’s a former rapper, famous ex-husband, dad and high priced party host. Way to marry, K-Fed!

10. Kato Kaelin - The world’s most famous house guest, Kato Kaelin’s one claim to fame was that he was mooching off of living in OJ Simpson’s guest house at the time of his ex-wife’s murder. After a good 30 minutes of fame, he disappeared back into obscurity only to resurface now and then for VH-1 and E! retrospectives.

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