Celeb romance stans: From Taylor Swift’s break-ups to Timothee and Kylie’s smooching, why are we so obsessed the stars’ love lives?
From hook-ups to bust-ups, we follow the loves of the stars like sports, but is the intensity of fan interest always healthy?
From the very public display of new love from Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, left, to Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s Golden Globes smooch, celebrity relationships are hotly debated. Photos: Ryan Kang/Getty, Valerie Macon/AFP and Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024, all via Getty Images
One of the most frequently commented (and most irritating) phrases on social media is “Who cares?”. You’ll often see it written under a post on X or Instagram, generally one about celebrity news or gossip and commonly when said post evokes strong feelings in women — think an A-list break-up or even a surprising new hook-up.
This kind of snark is ubiquitous, but it’s also redundant because when it comes to celebrity pairings, many really do care — some a little too much. The internet was ablaze in recent weeks as awards season kicked off and we were treated to sightings of some of the most low-key famous couples on the red carpet.
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