Celebrity Assistants: A Day in the Life
Here's a rare glimpse at life as a celebrity personal assistant. Understanding what happens behind the scenes is important because the PAs are always moving at break-neck speed.
Part 1 (Intro) Life in Hollywood as a PA: Working on the Red Carpet
Part 2: Working in the Home of a TV Star
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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT (made with auto-detect language)
This isn't made of stepping out of high school and taking on the world. Rubbing elbows with Hollywood A-listers working for the crazy ultimate VIP. The difficult challenge involved will current workflow and is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to assist a Hollywood Legend. Live the red-carpet life and watch it all go down right now.
It's the red-carpet premiere at the MTV Movie Awards. Things to do Hollywood lifestyle, but I also want you to learn firsthand. Word of mouth what it is celebrities are looking for in a personal assistant. Understand what you might get yourself into. You have to work very quickly and don't be timid, really, be aggressive in trying to get me some photos of you with celebrities.
I looked on the red carpet and got excited. I've never been this close to celebrity in my life. And now I was supposed to talk to them. Mr. Celebrity, quick question! They want you to call their names because they love it. Okay, so you just wanted to let you know, I won't let that happen again and miss my chance to speak with a celebrity. There is Mario Lopez. Ask him about being a personal assistant.
This isn't made of stepping out of high school and taking on the world. Rubbing elbows with Hollywood A-listers working for the crazy ultimate VIP. The difficult challenge involved will current workflow and is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to assist a Hollywood Legend. Live the red-carpet life and watch it all go down right now.
It's the red-carpet premiere at the MTV Movie Awards. Things to do Hollywood lifestyle, but I also want you to learn firsthand. Word of mouth what it is celebrities are looking for in a personal assistant. Understand what you might get yourself into. You have to work very quickly and don't be timid, really, be aggressive in trying to get me some photos of you with celebrities.
I looked on the red carpet and got excited. I've never been this close to celebrity in my life. And now I was supposed to talk to them. Mr. Celebrity, quick question! They want you to call their names because they love it. Okay, so you just wanted to let you know, I won't let that happen again and miss my chance to speak with a celebrity. There is Mario Lopez. Ask him about being a personal assistant.
Assistants need to think quickly on their feet
You better get that celebrity to speak with you. Don't make me have to use my charm. What is the biggest thing that you look for in a Personal Assistant? My assistant got in a car accident yesterday. Tell me about the best advice yet, but it would be easier said than done. Hi, I'm doing well. I mean, are you looking for an assistant? I don't know. I'm so sorry. I'll come by later.
Thank you so much, goodbye. You have to get out your resume to celebrities. Just tell yourself that you can do it and ask now. I got really nervous at work on the red carpet. And I usually bring a resume with me, and I forgot to ask. I mean to you. Remind me Monday and make the celebrity happy. I'd like to have him when the job starts. One of the things of being in a fish tank and trying to work for a celebrity is to get them to like you.
You better go in that on I need to be back here in 30 minutes. I'm currently doing that since I was wondering if I have what you need as a celebrity assistant? Are you into social media? I actually worked for a company in London last Summer. So, I can assist you. Okay. Thank you so much. I ran into David Hasselhoff. I felt a little flustered when I met an A-list celebrity, but I hope that I get a phone call from him about a job.
Later, I had to go to the celebrity's house. So, I am David Hasselhoff, and I am here for a job interview.
Thank you so much, goodbye. You have to get out your resume to celebrities. Just tell yourself that you can do it and ask now. I got really nervous at work on the red carpet. And I usually bring a resume with me, and I forgot to ask. I mean to you. Remind me Monday and make the celebrity happy. I'd like to have him when the job starts. One of the things of being in a fish tank and trying to work for a celebrity is to get them to like you.
You better go in that on I need to be back here in 30 minutes. I'm currently doing that since I was wondering if I have what you need as a celebrity assistant? Are you into social media? I actually worked for a company in London last Summer. So, I can assist you. Okay. Thank you so much. I ran into David Hasselhoff. I felt a little flustered when I met an A-list celebrity, but I hope that I get a phone call from him about a job.
Later, I had to go to the celebrity's house. So, I am David Hasselhoff, and I am here for a job interview.
Celebrity personal assistants need thick skin
Very exciting. How are you feeling? I feel fine but listen to yourself don't be nervous because I tried to focus on everything for the interview. But all I kept thinking was this meeting with a celebrity that could change my life. Patrick Dempsey right here. So let me just ask you really quickly: Why do you want to be an assistant to celebrity? I do like to plan on a 24/7 commitment, so I can get everything done.
We have a thing called "The Hoff Train" and it's always going. Celebrities never rest. Wherever his publicity train goes, I have to be there. I've learned a lot about taking care of celebrity dogs, but not the 400-pound pet pig. Are celebrity assistants supposed to take care of pets, too? I figured the best way to any place heart has gotten to in my former assistant. I just have a few more questions for you.
So what do you think are the best skills of an assistant? You seem like a great candidate. So let me talk to David and more information will come later. And then I will get back to you. He's a great guy and he seems pretty qualified. I think that we will be successful in the celebrity PA industry. I think that it went really well. I definitely think that I can fit in with their whole personality and like the environment they work with I would love to get the job. I could be a good PA.
We have a thing called "The Hoff Train" and it's always going. Celebrities never rest. Wherever his publicity train goes, I have to be there. I've learned a lot about taking care of celebrity dogs, but not the 400-pound pet pig. Are celebrity assistants supposed to take care of pets, too? I figured the best way to any place heart has gotten to in my former assistant. I just have a few more questions for you.
So what do you think are the best skills of an assistant? You seem like a great candidate. So let me talk to David and more information will come later. And then I will get back to you. He's a great guy and he seems pretty qualified. I think that we will be successful in the celebrity PA industry. I think that it went really well. I definitely think that I can fit in with their whole personality and like the environment they work with I would love to get the job. I could be a good PA.
When you're an assistant to a celebrity, think out of the box
I had impressed Nick and David with my assistant interview, so they are giving me a 3-day trial run to see how things go on the job.
I have to prove myself as an assistant without the help of my career coach. He could come to work for me because I like that he's eager to do the job. And, you know, somebody gave me a shot in the entertainment business a long time ago. I want to give this assistant a shot. He is my new assistant, and any lucky voters who are going to win this signed t-shirt from our celebrity website.
I was there for whatever my celebrity boss needed at work or at home. I'm getting ready to wash the dog. Assistants have to get their hands dirty sometimes. Who is Ashley Judd? Are you my assistant? Give it your all to make sure the house is ready and the celebrity has a good 60th birthday. Just make it awesome and invite Amber Rose. The day of the birthday party had arrived, and I had pulled off a miracle in three days of party planning. We were at a very exclusive club.
I had been planning for the other the party of the year, celebrity style. I'm going to start setting up for the celebrity's birthday party. I think it's going to be a bit crazy, but it's going to be managed well. That's what the VIP expects. I think it's going to be awesome. I knew I could plan parties and run errands. If I was everything I hoped it would be, or I could do it all over again. And from what I can tell, it looks as though things are in a pretty good place for a party and the celebrity guests.
I have to prove myself as an assistant without the help of my career coach. He could come to work for me because I like that he's eager to do the job. And, you know, somebody gave me a shot in the entertainment business a long time ago. I want to give this assistant a shot. He is my new assistant, and any lucky voters who are going to win this signed t-shirt from our celebrity website.
I was there for whatever my celebrity boss needed at work or at home. I'm getting ready to wash the dog. Assistants have to get their hands dirty sometimes. Who is Ashley Judd? Are you my assistant? Give it your all to make sure the house is ready and the celebrity has a good 60th birthday. Just make it awesome and invite Amber Rose. The day of the birthday party had arrived, and I had pulled off a miracle in three days of party planning. We were at a very exclusive club.
I had been planning for the other the party of the year, celebrity style. I'm going to start setting up for the celebrity's birthday party. I think it's going to be a bit crazy, but it's going to be managed well. That's what the VIP expects. I think it's going to be awesome. I knew I could plan parties and run errands. If I was everything I hoped it would be, or I could do it all over again. And from what I can tell, it looks as though things are in a pretty good place for a party and the celebrity guests.
Being a celebrity PA takes a lot of resilience
So, I'm excited to see how the event goes. It will turn out well, and I'm looking forward to tonight. It is the end of the night, and the celebrity had the best birthday party ever.
This is the night for me to prove I could plan everything well. I would prove to everyone that I could do it. See, I'm a Hollywood assistant. I had what it takes to be a celebrity assistant.
If I could pull up throwing a party for David Hasselhoff. I knew I could accomplish anything. I don't feel like anything went wrong. I was working the door checking in other VIP guests and worked anxiously waiting for the guest of honor. Immediately swelling up in a storm of Paparazzi.
I had to tap into my inner personal assistant and navigate my celebrity boss through the photographers. Happy birthday, David. What time is it? The VIP is in the house and the fun has officially started, but I can't let down my guard. I want to make this party perfect. I'm going to go through a ritual tonight. I couldn't be happier. I'm thrilled. Fantastic. The best was still to come outside with a mystery guest from David's show, the Kit Car from Knight Rider.
This is the night for me to prove I could plan everything well. I would prove to everyone that I could do it. See, I'm a Hollywood assistant. I had what it takes to be a celebrity assistant.
If I could pull up throwing a party for David Hasselhoff. I knew I could accomplish anything. I don't feel like anything went wrong. I was working the door checking in other VIP guests and worked anxiously waiting for the guest of honor. Immediately swelling up in a storm of Paparazzi.
I had to tap into my inner personal assistant and navigate my celebrity boss through the photographers. Happy birthday, David. What time is it? The VIP is in the house and the fun has officially started, but I can't let down my guard. I want to make this party perfect. I'm going to go through a ritual tonight. I couldn't be happier. I'm thrilled. Fantastic. The best was still to come outside with a mystery guest from David's show, the Kit Car from Knight Rider.
Being a celebrity assistant is a lot of work
We're going to take a group picture with the Hollywood stars. So, we're going to have David sitting in the chair. Chris exceeded all expectations and decorations. I love the Hoff, the cake, the car, the chair. He always had his eyes on you, you know, so whatever you needed, it was done.
The assistant was there with the kids this morning, and I think we could use them on the road when we travel. Actually, I he may be great. How's everything? The car here is amazing. I don't know how you did this because so many people are here. You are very good at managing schedules. And that's the most important thing when working for stars.
I can tell you what I learned it. Don't take anything personally when you're a PA. Definitely feeling more confident that my assistant coach made it. I feel like I've done more in the past month than most assistants do in a lifetime. I'm really good at being a celebrity PA.
The lesson: celebrity personal assistants have to plan well. Even if you don't have a strong resume, you can land Hollywood PA jobs.
The assistant was there with the kids this morning, and I think we could use them on the road when we travel. Actually, I he may be great. How's everything? The car here is amazing. I don't know how you did this because so many people are here. You are very good at managing schedules. And that's the most important thing when working for stars.
I can tell you what I learned it. Don't take anything personally when you're a PA. Definitely feeling more confident that my assistant coach made it. I feel like I've done more in the past month than most assistants do in a lifetime. I'm really good at being a celebrity PA.
The lesson: celebrity personal assistants have to plan well. Even if you don't have a strong resume, you can land Hollywood PA jobs.
