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The children of famous rock stars perhaps belong to one of the most envied species in the world: in addition to being rich, gorgeously blessed with their beautiful model mother’s genes, they embody the glamour of rock, with its air of abandon and rebellion better than anyone else. Born and raised under public scrutiny, it’s not surprising that these enfants terribles have sought to bathe in the glow of the stage lights and the camera lens. They parade down the red carpet, mingle with the most interesting celebrities at the coolest parties, and serve as a nice accessory for every event. They don’t need to prove their place in society or stand out for their merits; their attention and adulation are guaranteed; as illustrated perfectly by the “Paris Hilton phenomenon,” they are the century’s perfect celebrities. Known and loved by millions, for being rich and not for doing much else.
However, the name of their famous parents may also be a curse. The son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean, so far has not been able to remove the label “son.” Despite multiple attempts to establish himself as a musician, this guy stands out for his weakness for pretty girls and his exclusive pedigree. For years we saw him walking hand in hand with the “it” girl of the moment, like the model Irina Lazareanu, or his current squeeze, extra-cute Charlotte Kemp Muhl. The couple has turned a blitz of media coverage from curse to profitable blessing. With their eccentric outfits and nonplussed expressions, they stand strong before any camera that promises to bring more media attention. Apparently, the scion of one of the most iconic couples of the twentieth century has been able, finally, to take advantage of his stigma to promote his own projects.
But this is where things start to get complicated. When gossip magazines or tabloid webs mention the young Lennon, they never talk about his music project or home videos or collaborations with super cool magazines, in interviews as well, the focus is:: Sean and Charlotte, Charlotte and Sean, … etc. And no matter how handsome or intriguing they are, our curiosity quickly fades, and all that stays is the bitter aftertaste of total boredom which people who are truly full of themselves inspire. You can relish in the parent’s genius for a while, but there comes a time when you have to conquer the world with your own achievements. So guys, do us the favour of disappearing for a while, run away to the mansion in Pacific Island that your father gave you, and return with masterpieces and stories. We’re sure that with parents like yours, they are sure to be interesting, and we promise to listen carefully.
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