A look inside life as a celebrity assistant in 2025
Here we take a look at the super-secret lives of celebrity personal assistants. Essentially, being a PA in Hollywood is sort of like being in the Freemasons because it's shrouded in mystery. Take a look at the glamour and decide if it's right for you.
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Celebrity assistants have a difficult job to do
It's not easy being famous with all the magic movies and the perilous public appearances, stars can have to have a devil of a time keeping their act together.
Meryl Streep: How would I function without a personal assistant?
In Hollywood, celebs don't have to. Over the next hour will punch a clock with Hollywood's uncredited supporting cast: the personal assistants that work for the A-list Hollywood stars.
Meet Lisa Rinna's assistant, to Carmen Electra's stylist, to Usher's bodyguard. Usher's bodyguard says to some fans: Guys, you're too close. Back up!
Be prepared for big time pressure and big-time benefits. Working for the stars can bring unprecedented access and very lucrative salaries.
Hollywood megastars often bankroll supersize support staff. They have publicists, managers, agents on the business side. Then on the home front, they have the domestic staff: personal chefs, nannies and housekeepers.
The PAs are paid to handle life's messy details. What do you think of the net worth of some of the biggest A-list stars? The most accomplished celebrities, they rival multimillion-dollar corporations. Being a celebrity isn't just about having a great lifestyle, it's a business, and the support staff like Personal Assistants are paid well to keep it all running smoothly.
Note: This clip is for entertainment and educational purposes and falls under "Fair Use." E! Entertainment TV: "Confessions of a Celebrity Assistant"
Meryl Streep: How would I function without a personal assistant?
In Hollywood, celebs don't have to. Over the next hour will punch a clock with Hollywood's uncredited supporting cast: the personal assistants that work for the A-list Hollywood stars.
Meet Lisa Rinna's assistant, to Carmen Electra's stylist, to Usher's bodyguard. Usher's bodyguard says to some fans: Guys, you're too close. Back up!
Be prepared for big time pressure and big-time benefits. Working for the stars can bring unprecedented access and very lucrative salaries.
Hollywood megastars often bankroll supersize support staff. They have publicists, managers, agents on the business side. Then on the home front, they have the domestic staff: personal chefs, nannies and housekeepers.
The PAs are paid to handle life's messy details. What do you think of the net worth of some of the biggest A-list stars? The most accomplished celebrities, they rival multimillion-dollar corporations. Being a celebrity isn't just about having a great lifestyle, it's a business, and the support staff like Personal Assistants are paid well to keep it all running smoothly.
Note: This clip is for entertainment and educational purposes and falls under "Fair Use." E! Entertainment TV: "Confessions of a Celebrity Assistant"
