Taha Desouky wants to know why celebs can’t get a break—even at funerals.

Where do we draw the line?

Egyptian actor and comedian Taha Desouky recently took to Facebook to ask a simple question: why is the media so invested in covering every detail of celebrities’ personal lives?

From weddings to funerals, he pointed out that it often feels like no moment is truly private anymore.

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While he didn’t name names, many people think the post came after the heavy media attention at the funeral of actor Soliman Eid.

Cameras weren’t just covering the event—they were zooming in on grief, emotions, and even who showed up.

Not the kind of spotlight anyone wants

Desouky explained that while artists know their work is public and open to criticism, that doesn’t mean their lives are always fair game.

 

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He asked why news outlets are chasing celebs through deeply personal moments that have nothing to do with their careers.

He even broke it down with a real-life example: if someone filmed a regular person crying at a funeral, it would feel wrong. So why is it okay when it’s a public figure?

People had thoughts

His post didn’t go unnoticed. A lot of people agreed with him and felt like the media needs to back off sometimes.

Others chimed in to say it’s complicated—some photographers or outlets feel pressure to deliver what the audience expects, even if it feels uncomfortable.

Either way, the post got people talking about something many celebrities (and viewers) have probably thought about for a while: when does reporting turn into overstepping?

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