When a headline reads "Naomi Campbell Strikes Again", it is one we can take literally and not figuratively. The woman's temper is legendary and the objects of her tantrums have seen her in court more that a few times. Ms. Campbell's latest quandary has landed her with a temporary part time job of sorts.
The synopsis
Naomi angered over the inability to find her favorite jeans assaulted her maid with a cell phone. Seeing how many of these have caused driving accidents one would presume she could have been charged for assault with a deadly weapon. Instead, she pleaded out to misdemeanor assault. Even with her history of violence histrionics, the bargain avoided the maximum of two to seven years. The judge graciously reduced the sentence to payment of the victim's medical expenses, five days of community service and a two day anger management program.
The result
Naomi more than likely not dressed in the jeans that precipitated her offense will work fives days as a janitor in a New York City owned government building. Her duties will be to sweep and mop. One would hope the stilettos stay home with the jeans. There is no mention of revocation of her cell phone privileges during her service time. Repeated attempts to confirm if she will have a private office and loo (she is British) facility were rebuffed. Also unknown is if she will be granted make up and other touch up breaks.
Part of the incident aftermath
Hollywood and the TV drama industry have been able to pick up on Naomi tactics. Since her original phone bopping, I have witnessed more than several cell phone takeout scenes on both the small and big screen. My favorite is when they retrieve the phone stand over the fallen target and call in for assistance. The Campbell method of justice is in vogue.
The reality part of the incident aftermath
Naomi Campbell's violent bursts have created a rap sheet so long one could get carpal tunnel scrolling through it. Without a doubt, her five days will be spent less pushing a broom and more pushing a pencil handing out autographs. You can also bet her lunch break will be catered. A two day anger management program is like sitting through the commercials at the movies. It is annoying but you get past it. Then again, when you consider this woman's history includes attacking her drug counselor, who is the one being punished?
Why is there a lack of accountability?
The life stories of Britney Spears, Courtney Love, and Naomi Campbell are rife with this question. I am not attacking Naomi here. I know better I have dealt with a problematic-type person equal to the super model's level. When will society learn these people do not need love and admiration? They need help. Because someone is famous or hot, is not a reason to forget they are people with problems. How many more Anna Nicole Smiths, Marilyn Monroes, and whomever I listed above have to be next? People keep basking them in the light of their own poor little me attitudes and the true problems never get the attention they deserve.
It's not just in the stars
We do it every day with people we know. Because they have good looks or come across innocence, no one notices the constant cries of "victim." We see it more easily in the celebrity and chuckle while shaking it off. For the ordinary person we give into their self-pity, while aware of the big picture and ignoring the obvious. If you really care for someone or really worship a celebrity, you would think you would want to step up and say, "Hey, there's a deeper problem here." They will not change if we will not change.
