Article

The One-Way Mirror: Law, Privacy, and the Media

Author: Lawrence M. Friedman (Stanford Law School)

Abstract

In every complex society, there have been famous people. But only in modern times do we have celebrities. Only in modern times do we have mass media; and it is the mass media that make it possible for us to be so familiar with famous people. This familiarity, as I have argued, is the essence of the celebrity. In this Article, I am going to talk about some of the social and legal consequences of this aspect of the world we live in—the world that has created, nurtured, and fostered the celebrity culture.

Keywords: Celebrities, Mass media, Right of privacy, United Kingdom, Diana, Princess of Wales

How to Cite: Friedman, L. (2004) “The One-Way Mirror: Law, Privacy, and the Media”, Washington University Law Review. 82(2).