The Celebrity Side Hustle Conspiracy
Tina Fey, our beloved comedy oracle, recently vented her frustrations about Hollywood on Amy Poehler’s podcast, “Good Hang.” Her primary complaint? The veritable circus of celebrity side hustles. Apparently, rich people getting richer through multiple streams of income triggers Fey’s inner social justice warrior.
The trigger? A compliment from Poehler—“You have incredible hair!” she gushed, casting Fey in the role of the next major hair product mogul. And who doesn’t want to be known for their fabulous mane? Poehler went on, “Why not launch a glasses line while you’re at it?” To which Fey humorously countered, “What, you think I hate money?” Oh, the irony.
“I do kind of hate money,” Fey admitted, with a twinkle of irony in her eye. This from a woman whose bank account could probably buy a small country. “I’m not terrible with money; I just don’t get excited about it,” she explained. Perhaps that’s the ultimate rich person’s problem: being too wealthy to care about wealth itself. In a twist of fate, Fey clarified that she just needs “enough money to live”—a modest proposal, certainly, but does that also include a yacht?
Poehler, ever the comedic sidekick, chimed in, “So, like, would a podcast count as your side hustle?” Fey gave her a pass. Why? Because she’s “doing work”—certified comedian work. But beware, Poehler: if you start selling rosé, Fey’s lines will be drawn faster than one can say “celebrity wine brand.” No organic wine collection for this gal. It’s safe to say that celebrity alcohol brands won’t be gracing Fey’s grocery list anytime soon.
In the world of glittering Hollywood, side hustles are more common than overpriced avocado toast. Stars like Hailey Bieber and Gwyneth Paltrow seem to have transformed the phrase “getting busy with it” into some sort of entrepreneurial mission statement. No longer content with just acting, singing, or reality TV, they’re also launching skincare empires and wellness retreats—as if binge-watching their shows isn’t enough of an investment in our mental health.
Now, Fey’s main critique of these celebrity ventures isn’t just about their lack of restraint when it comes to shilling products. She’s baffled by stars who peddle products without the faintest clue about what they’re promoting. “I won’t name names, but there’s an ’80s actress hawking homeopathic children’s medication. Really? Should I trust an actress over a pediatrician? Are we giving out Oscars for parenting advice now?”
In summary, while Fey may not be cashing in on the celebrity side hustle craze anytime soon, it’s clear that the rest of Hollywood is busy diversifying their portfolios—because what’s more entertaining than watching someone sell you expensive juice while they giggle about it on Instagram? So, until Fey decides to launch her own line of organic hair serum or artisanal glasses, we’ll just have to take her frank critiques with a grain of salt (ideally, from a trendy wellness brand, of course).
