it’s hard being a U of M celebrity

Jary Diesel, staff

Despite what many may think, it is hard being a celebrity. It is especially hard being a U of M celebrity.

I have a relatively normal life aside from a couple things. For the small minority of you who may not know, I became an overnight sensation a couple months ago. After going viral on TikTok, I have been thrust into the spotlight, my life consisting of red carpets, photoshoots and interviews. I get spotted by the paparazzi almost every day, I sign autographs daily, I read my fan mail occasionally and I take photo ops with orphans whenever I want.

This may seem like all fun and games, but lately it’s been taking a toll on my mental health.

As I walk through the tunnels, I have mobs chasing me. I step in one direction and my fans (Jaryheads) are asking for me to sign their newspapers and their Jary merchandise. While they scream my name I wonder, “has anyone thought about me?”

Think about the celebrities for once

While I’m reading my fan mail and throwing them in my paper shredder I think, “When’s the last time I was asked if I was OK?”

When I’m posing with the annoying crying children, I ponder, “does anyone know my real name, or do they only know me as Jary from the have it all. How do you turn to a therapist when you’ve seen the fanciest and most expensive things? How do you talk about your life as a celebrity when everyone else at the U of M will never experience the life you have?

I know I may look attractive, well put together and really good looking, but just know that inside, I’m hurting.

So, the next time you get caught up in celebrity tea and the thrill of meeting me in real life, think about the celebrities for once. Think about how much we have to go through. Think about the work we do to keep our fans satisfied. Stars aren’t like us (I mean you) and based on my experience, we have an even more stressful life.

It’s a really sad life. I sit in my sauna and cry almost every day. Mental health is really hard to deal with once you