Why the people get obsessed with celebrities? Do you know there's a syndrome called "celebrity worship syndrome (CWS)" ? Celebrity worship syndrome has been described as an obsessive-addictive disorder where an individual becomes overly involved and interested with the details of the personal life of a celebrity. But why the people tent to get obsessed with celebrities? There’s no known direct cause of celebrity worship syndrome. As a condition with obsessive-addictive properties , the presence of certain mental health conditions may play a role in the development of celebrity worship. People who may have a higher chance of developing celebrity worship tendencies include those living with: anxious-ambivalent and avoidant attachment styles neuroticism psychoticism materialism minimal religious orientation fantasy proneness low self-esteem narcissism cognitive inflexibility (being uncompromising on beliefs) poor intimate relationship quality difficulty coping wit