Can I get something off my chest?
Honestly, it’s naïve to assume that what celebrities say or how they behave publicly is a true reflection of their real lives, especially when we’re talking about actors. Sam is neither naïve nor a victim of some supposedly manipulative girlfriend. We need to remember that they, too, have to make a living. If they have to play along with certain narratives, they will. If promoting a show requires them to behave a certain way with colleagues, they’ll do it (even if they can’t stand them).
And no, I don’t think that’s the case with Jacob—this is more like what happened on shows like Sex and the City, where the myth of sisterhood only lasted on-screen.
If keeping up appearances means hiding your private life as much as possible or, in other cases, pushing it to the max in order to sell a certain image, then so be it. The film and TV industry survives because of us, the audience. We are the ones who hold power. And PR teams will always lean into whatever direction benefits them, because that’s their job.
Putting myself in their shoes: Pip is now in her thirties, Sam is almost forty, and his career could have taken off much earlier yet something didn’t quite work. When you reach that point, the possibilities shrink: either you go back to the family farm, or you commit to maintaining a narrative alongside the script you’re given.
And while I don’t necessarily agree with the approach taken by other blogs or blog owners, I do agree on one thing (and this ties back to the audience’s power): the only real move we have is to ignore certain “provocations.” It’s very likely that PR teams lurk through blogs, Twitter, and forums to gauge public sentiment and adjust accordingly. There’s been a lot of talk about this relationship, about Sam’s possible sexuality, and more. And realistically, four months before the premiere of TVL, the biggest career launchpad he has ever had, no one wants rumors about his private life to overshadow the show.
We’re also getting close to major awards like the AACTAs. Personally, I wouldn’t want to step on a stage knowing the internet has spent weeks ripping apart my personal life. It would be terrible for my mental health.
And as for Pip well... honestly, I’m not surprised. If their relationship is back on track or was always solid, then good for them. Maybe they’ve decided to play the “successful and happy couple” card as a career boost, especially for her.
Finally, even if one day a marriage proposal does happen, we are not in that relationship and never will be. Still, be wary of overexposed happiness, better save that for acting.
Let’s also not be too harsh on Pip; if any of us were in her position, we would want to shout it from the rooftops too. I just feel sorry that she can’t, and who knows, maybe things will change now.
I’m not sure if my thoughts are completely coherent, but I hope the message gets across.
Peace to everyone!
Signed,
Reason Anon.
Thanks as always, Reason Anon!