Celebrities: Why Do We Love Them?

Celebrities have become a constant fixture in our lives. From reality TV and reading about them in magazines, to seeing them in concerts, it’s seems to be human nature to have a fascination with famous people. But why do we love them, and why can we form such a connection with people we don’t know? Toni Eager, a Lecturer at the Australian National University College of Business and Economics, joined Drive on the line to discuss our relationship with celebrities.