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Genuine question and please don't mock me. Why do you think I'm so obsessed with Vannessa Paradis so much?

Seriously, what's my deal? This woman is nothing special musically, her movies are boring and most of her success was as a teenager 30-40 years ago. Sure, she still sings and acts, but nobody outside France would even know her name if not for that sleaze Johnny Depp. She certainly wouldn't be worth 150 million euro without him giving it to her because her career was dying anyway by the time she met him.

It's really bizarre because I think it's just jealously? Because she got to live the life I would have liked. I think that's it. There's nothing special about her, but she was always surrounded by the right people, a supportive family, nepotism. Born to be a success, to matter, to be involved with the arts (her uncle was a film/record producer who helped her in the beginning and got her a record deal at 14) However, I do find her charismatic and pretty, but maybe this is just because of my fixation/her status/legacy. There's plenty of other female celebrities who are prettier and more successful and I feel nothing for them. I actually think Vanessa looks like a junkie, but cleans up well. She'd be nothing without all the money. I actually see lots of junkies around my city who look quiet a but like her, and I always notice, and no it's not just the teeth, it's the overall look.

It's hard to explain. But I kind of feel like Vanessa Paradis is the only woman on earth who actually existed, if that makes sense. Like, I know other women exist too, but she's the only one who matters, who left a mark on the world even though I know this isn't true. Whenever I see pictures of her, more so when she was younger, it gives me a weird pang of nostalgia, like "look at Vanessa getting coffee in 1997, did the world FEEL this happening" Like, I was only a child back then so didn't pay attention to her, but looking at pictures it's hard to believe somebody that cool and effortless was walking the streets, making an impression, doing something with their lives, mattering.

by Anonymousreply 23July 5, 2025 3:09 PM

CONTINUED BECAUSE I COULDN'T UPLOAD IT ALL:

Even children. I hate children usually and never want any. The idea of pregnancy and actually raising a child disgusting me, and seems like too much effort. However, when Vanessa got pregnant and had babies, it seemed nice? Even though she got pregnant at 25 after a few weeks with Johnny Depp, who is a volatile, cheating, junkie with herpes. Like, if any other young woman had that kind of experience, I wouldn't envy it at all because why would a 25 year old girl want to get knocked up some drunk 10 years her senior who she has only known for a few weeks? In fact, I live on a council estate and see young women pregnant and walking around with babies all the times, pushing them in prams, chasing after them, being mums, you know..........but when I see those girls (the fathers are often trash) I don't feel an ounce of envy because I know they won't have great lives. They'll be on welfare or min wage, waiting for a council house, their kids will grow up to be nothing special/aren't precious.

But for some reason, when Vanessa Paradis does it, it seems magical, fairytale. Like, "Look at this beautiful young woman having a baby". Maybe it's because I know she's insanely rich and so is the father of her child, so even if their relationship doesnt work out, they're not gonna be living in poverty, on the council house waiting list, can hire nannies, their child will grow up to actually BE SOMEBODY due to nepotism (which she has) It doesn't feel pointless or depressing when they do it, but if it was an ordinary young couple in my neighbourhood, it would seem bleak. Vanessa gets the experience of being a mother without being tied down or ruined by it like other women. She still seems so youthful and dainty, carefree. The women in my neighbhour seem like their lives are ruined and have no way out.

Also, I'm annoyed that some people, like her, get every opportunity to BE SOMEBODY. They have so much support and get to actually pursue a career in the arts because they happened to be born into the right environment. Yes, I know people from poorer backgrounds and attempt it to, but it's almost impossible when you have other responsibilities holding you back and financial/geographical constraints. I'm a very creative, artistic person (well, I used to be before I got depressed and lost my drive) and feel resentful and bitter that I never got a chance to have a career in the arts, even though I know I'd good at it. If I were to write and star in my own play, I'd have to organize everything, payy for everything, find an audience.......that's not the same as being a performer who only has to turn up while the background workers and managers take care of everything. They're so many people like me who could have been great in the arts, but are stuck working depressing, low pay jobs because they're not one of the chosen ones. And before anyone accuses me of being lazy or entitled, even people who are extremely driven and fame hungry can't make it happen without connections/the ideal set up. Look at all the desperate people on Broadway.

by Anonymousreply 1July 4, 2025 9:52 AM

OP I was gonna say seek help --

But I kinda agree with ya

by Anonymousreply 2July 4, 2025 9:54 AM

DK/DC

by Anonymousreply 3July 4, 2025 9:56 AM

Never change, DL.

by Anonymousreply 4July 4, 2025 10:03 AM

Because you live in the UK (“council houses” was the tell), you’re depressed (you said so), you’re poor (those damn council houses again), and even if the likes of Harvey Weinstein were out of jail and you wanted him to make you a star, he wouldn’t piss on you if your hair was on fire.

Under the circumstances you’ve described, the likelihood of switching lives with Victoria Paradis is less than zero. The chances of being in the same room with her are nil. You might want to consider professional help, but you’re likely beyond that. It’s been suggested when you’ve written about your unhappy lot before but you continue to ignore DL’s carefully curated advice.

by Anonymousreply 5July 4, 2025 10:12 AM

OP, have you written to Vanessa to let her know how you feel?

by Anonymousreply 6July 4, 2025 10:50 AM

r6 No, that would be creepy and uncomfortable. I'm not a stalker and would never try and get into contact or any Annie Wilkes shit. She actually seems very stuck up and cold and gets angry when interviewer asks her personal questions, so she'd despise me. Besides, I don't actually like her work, I just idolize the idea of her. Like, if I were a woman, that's who I'd like to be.

by Anonymousreply 7July 4, 2025 11:41 AM

You are mentally ill and not that bright. You never listen to a word anyone says and just keep on with your insane rambling.

by Anonymousreply 8July 4, 2025 12:09 PM

r8 I'm not mentally ill.

by Anonymousreply 9July 4, 2025 3:41 PM

OP/R9 You are very desperate for attention here and probably going to get FFs, for the continuous rambling.

by Anonymousreply 10July 4, 2025 3:45 PM

If you’re obsessing, it’s not healthy. Not healthy for your body, not healthy for having relationships. You seem to recognize that there’s an issue, now you need a hobby, therapy, medicine—something to break the cycle.

by Anonymousreply 11July 4, 2025 3:50 PM

[quote] Look at all the desperate people on Broadway.

OP, looking at anyone who has been on Broadway and you are looking at someone who has been chosen. They may be desperate for other things but if you've been on Broadway, you have achieved something that 99 % of actors pursuing a career in NYC never do.

But to answer your central question (this applies even if you are a troll) you associate this Vanessa person with the version of yourself you were when you first noticed her. You are longing for yourself at that time, not this Vanessa woman

by Anonymousreply 12July 4, 2025 3:56 PM

She is a safe scapegoat for you to lay on all your envy, frustrations and disappointment, rather than someone with whom you actually have a relationship.

Honestly, a therapist would help you get to the root of it pretty quickly and help you figure out how to find more enjoyment out of your life. Don’t waste whatever time you may have left being bitter and disconnected.

by Anonymousreply 13July 4, 2025 3:58 PM

/pa.ʁa.di/

/pa.ɾaˈðis/

by Anonymousreply 14July 4, 2025 5:13 PM

r12 I'm not sure what you mean?

by Anonymousreply 15July 4, 2025 5:30 PM

I wish the Condi Troll was verbose like this. I want to understand.

by Anonymousreply 16July 4, 2025 6:41 PM

r16 and I was just thinking the opposite. This OP has diarrhea of the keyboard.

BREVITY, OP/TROLL

by Anonymousreply 17July 4, 2025 6:43 PM

r12 No, I mean the people who audition, know they'd be great for the role, but never get hired.

by Anonymousreply 18July 5, 2025 6:23 AM

OP, can you find a way to add a little more magic and glamour to your everyday life? Banish all wire hangers from your home? Have the moon and not ask for the stars?

by Anonymousreply 19July 5, 2025 11:22 AM

R9 Yes you are. Nothing you’re saying is normal.

by Anonymousreply 20July 5, 2025 12:01 PM

He’s not normal. He does this “woe is me” shite periodically, sometimes as an unemployable chav in the UK and occasionally as our Bathhouse Boo Ridley. It’s not that he’s looking for ideas for a creative writing class, he just puts these sad, pathetic stories out there then acts innocent or ignorant of the responses.

You’re being played, people. If you enjoy it as much as OP does, have at it.

by Anonymousreply 21July 5, 2025 12:52 PM

I don't know, OP. Are you lowkey a whore, could that be it?

by Anonymousreply 22July 5, 2025 2:51 PM

Stop using the work “So” so much.

by Anonymousreply 23July 5, 2025 3:09 PM
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