I know youve been hearing of this term socialite but havent yet made effort to dig deep to understand what it all is about . Here are a few lines about the word ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the 21st century, the term socialite is still attached to being wealthy and socially recognized. The lines between being a socialite and celebrity have since become blurred due to the influence of both popular culture and the media. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian are examples of 21st-century socialites due to their ability to attract media attention and fame simply based on their connections and associations. Hilton is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Due to her inheritance, Hilton was hailed by the media as New Yorks leading It Girl in 2001.[5] Kardashian, herself the daughter of prominent attorney Robert Kardashian, first gained media attention through her friendship with Hilton, a modern-day socialite, and soon became one herself.[6] Gossip Girl, an American television show that began in 2007, focuses on the lives on New York socialites who live on Manhattans Upper East Side. The show is a strong influence on how socialites are regarded in the 21st century due to the presence of scandal, wealth (and what it can get you), and fashion in each episode. Pop culture gives the impression that by simply being wealthy and fashionable, an individual has the opportunity to become famous. Consequently, it is an individuals ability to climb the social ladder due to his or her wealth and recognition that makes him or her a socialite. According to The New York Times, socialites spend between $98,000 and $455,000 per year (young and old, respectively) to maintain their roles as successful socialites.[7] Just the evening wardrobe of an individual regularly attending society functions can cost $100,000 annually.[8] Examples of American socialites include Olivia Palermo, Jill Kelley, and Tinsley Mortimer. Palermos fame came after being on the reality television show The City, which focused on the lives of Whitney Port and her friends. She is prominent among the other socialites who live in New York City and is known for her role in the fashion industry.
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