5 Reasons Celebrity Gossip Is Good For You, According To Science

If you’re reading this, then we’re guessing you’re probably into celebrity gossip — and you’re in a safe space! Here on Ournot only do we love celebrity gossip, but we know there’s no shame in it. In fact, there is real scientific, anthropological and psychological evidence to show that keeping up with all things show business and talking about it with our peers can make us happier, healthier and more productive. And this is one of the wellness trends that we can tackle in 2025.

Last year, the smartest man in the world,Younghoon Kim — with his incredibly high IQ of 276 — he revealed is obsessed with celebrity newsis a huge K-Pop fan and always keeps up to date with what’s going on Taylor and Travis. As Kim himself stated in his exclusive interview with Our‘ Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford“I love celebrity and entertainment news and stories because it helps a lot with my anxiety.”

But using gossip as a soothing antidote to the stresses of everyday life and work isn’t the only reason it’s good for you – even if your IQ isn’t as high as Kim’s…

It gives you social currency

Anyone who has ever pretended to be familiar with a movie, band or podcast they’ve never actually heard of just to fit in and keep the conversation going will know this: entertainment and celebrity news are the glue that holds social groups together. But when asked who was watching Love is blind last night may seem like just small talk, it can have tangible benefits in and out of the workplace.

Studies researchers from Stanford and the University of Maryland showed that talking informally with other people for about an hour a day led to more cooperative and team-oriented behavior at work. And it all depends on trust. According to Yuval Noah Hararilandmark book Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankindwe are such social animals that gossip is key to our survival. Casually talking about breakups, feuds, and romances—whether it’s Hollywood superstars or a company’s marketing department—will put you in the inner circle when it comes to what’s more important: layoffs or lions lurking nearby!

It boosts your creative confidence

It might seem like celebrities go about their business in an extreme way, but following their lives and taking even a tiny bit of inspiration from their actions and creative endeavors can pay off.

If you’re feeling down about how your career is going, there’s always a celebrity who has the courage to evolve and grow. Worried you’re too old to be promoted? Look at Demi Moore won her first major award — Golden Globe for her breakthrough role in Substance — at 62. Terrified that you were too wild in your youth to be taken seriously? Look at Drew Barrymore or Lindsay Lohan now both highly successful stars and businessmen who have found peace and contentment after years of making scandalous headlines in their youth. Feeling uninspired in your current career and considering a big change? Look at Kate Hudsonwho, after decades of playing, released her debut studio album in her forties, or Dwayne Johnsonwho unexpectedly became a blockbuster star from a wrestler. Suddenly that language course you were considering signing up for doesn’t seem so silly, does it?

“They (celebrities) are artists, so I think in a way, learning about their lives is a form of artistic experience,” says Kim. “It’s an escape for me, but also a source of inspiration. Not only are celebrities really creative, but they also help us come up with new ideas and new ways to express ourselves. And it helps us get more motivated to become a better version of ourselves.”

It will deepen your understanding of the world

What might start as a passing interest in a pop star or TV show can quickly lead you to devote yourself fully to a topic you knew nothing about before—perhaps a true crime story featuring a beloved Netflix actor. or health problem. , such as menopause or cancer, about which the big star has raised awareness. And how many of us have vastly improved our knowledge of particular religions and cultures by being entertained by shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? That’s right, you’re not just hanging out in front of the TV, you’re doing important cultural research!

Those who opt out of celebrity gossip because they think it’s superficial are missing out on gaining a broader perspective on the world. If even the smartest man in the world isn’t fooled by academia, it’s okay for the rest of us to consume a wide variety of media. Plus, it makes us trivia night dynamite – who else can name every single one of them Nick Cannonchildren, or all American Idol winners in chronological order?

It normalizes the hardest parts of life

If you’re going through something challenging—like a big breakup, infertility, or mental health issues—you’re sure to find a celebrity who’s been there, talked about it, or even written entire albums about it. Yes, there is a reason for that Taylor Swift she’s beloved by generations of Swifties—she expresses the things we all feel more eloquently than we ever could, and makes us feel less alone in the process.

But it’s not just Swift: plenty of celebrities are very emotionally open, whether through song lyrics, Instagram posts or reality TV. Before the rise of social media and the internet in general, many stars seemed untouchable and more like characters than actual human beings – but having a direct connection to their everyday lives can be a real boost in our darkest times.

If you struggle with anxiety, you know this Selena Gomez he gets it. And if you got back with your ex despite all your friends telling you it was a bad idea, Jennifer Lopez may be related.

All of this can also help you better empathize with other people’s problems and increase your emotional intelligence. Gossipers are often thought of as “good listeners” with “good people skills”—both of which are extremely important so-called soft skills in work and life.

It’s just fun!

Is celebrity gossip superficial? Sometimes! Does it matter? No! As Kim said, the gossip helps him feel less anxious — and that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Life is stressful, things are hard, and you don’t always want to come home from a hard day and watch the news or read an 800-page historical novel. Sits to Real Housewives while texting your friends about the ongoing drama or sharing another hilarious one Evil a social media meme can improve your well-being and make you feel calmer.

The word gossip actually comes from the old English term “godsibb”, which described women who supported other women in childbirth. It has evolved over the years and acquired different, and sometimes negative, connotations. Sure, sometimes it feels like there’s a fine line between gossip and judgment, but there’s no shame in keeping it fun, frivolous, and frothy.

And we hate to gossip (ahem…), but guess what: everyone does it – they just don’t know it. While gossip is often seen as a women’s pastime and frowned upon, men indulge in it just like women do, they just frame it differently. 2022 research published by the BBC showed that while a woman might come back from vacation and ask her colleagues “what’s the gossip?”, men instead say “what’s going on?” or “what did I miss?”. They’ll also suggest “post-meeting chats” and “hallway conversations,” which are actually, yes, gossip. Spread the word!

We meant actor Morgan Spector he said it great when he said it The Cut that gossip is the key to understanding strangers. “If someone has a juicy treat, what’s better?” the HBO star said Golden age. “Talking about others is one of life’s greatest pleasures. I think gossip is underrated. It usually gives you an atypical insight into someone else’s life, how they live, their character. It’s not just a scandal or a surprise; it’s also about going, Oh, that’s them, and then unpacking it – ideally after a long time.”

Here on Ourwe love nothing better than lengthy unpacking. Let’s get rid of the shame of gossip!