Exorbitant wedding by stars is not a good example

ACTOR HUANG XIAOMING and actress Angelababy (Yang Ying) became an Internet sensation this week, when they held a grand and exorbitant wedding, reportedly costing nearly 200 million yuan ($31 million), at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, with at least 100 Chinese celebrities attending. Comments:

As public figures, actors and other entertainers have notable impact on society, especially their die-hard fans who blindly follow them and see them as role models. There are no specific regulations over their social responsibilities, which is basically related to morals, but showbiz stars are closely watched and their every little move put under a microscope. That being said, they are obligated to act as role models for the public and promote the correct values, given their extensive social influence.

People's Daily, Oct 11