News Update & Response: 'Back To Tree Hill' Conference

Bethany Joy Galeotti answers fans
questions at French Convention

I'm not French, so forgive me for any minor misunderstandings, however thanks to the wonders of Google Translator I can say I understand the general gist of several articles that have been posted online.

(This would have been a regular post but I've decided to make a 'News Response' in lieu of your regular updates, given some things that are being said.)

ONE TREE HILL: 
BETHANY JOY GALEOTTI CONFERENCE

After we told you how Paul Johansson's conference for the Back To Tree Hill Convention went, we will tell you all that although many people found Bethany Joy Galeotti distant in the beginning of the day, a completely different person was presented to them in the afternoon. She confided in her future endeavors; Bethany may find herself alongside Zooey Deschanel, leading lady of The New Girl in a webseries. She did not give details, we will therefore follow this closely. In addition, she is working on a book [Diamond Gothic] with two other authors . The concept is very original since each author wrote a chapter without knowing what was written before. Finally, a film project with Daphne Zuniga who plays Victoria Davis on One Tree Hill. Finally, she says it wants to "get away from TV portrayals in order to devote herself to her little girl born in 2011. " However, she does not deny wanting to work in theater or cinema in the near future. Participants were able to witness the talent of the actress and singer when she sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".

Les Frères Scott : La conférence de Bethany Galeotti

vidéo Les Frères Scott sélectionnée dans Télé, Séries

When addressing the topic of Haley James Scott, her character in the series, she confides that she "loved interpreting Haley for nine years" before adding "it was a privilege". Joy really liked the evolution of her character. In fact it rose from the nerd to a strong, independent, good mother while remaining intelligent. Joy's says shooting alongside Jackson Brundage who plays the role of his son Jamie was great. She even said in French "is my little cabbage" with a focus purely American. Bethany was able to more than make up for the morning complaints from participants. The twenty people who were privileged to meet privately have even been allowed to hear him sing "Halo" , as aired in seasons 2 and 3. The actress who is in France a few weeks really enjoy French gastronomy "the ham, cheese" . But do not speak of paté! The actress has not failed to speak about the last episode of the series. Her last scene was shot on the roof of Karen's Café with her son and the series ends on the different places that marked the series: the River Court, Tree Hill High, and Tric ... another very informative meeting.

Source: MELTY.FR

RESPONSE: Two Things

1. I do not think Joy is working with  Zooey Deschanel in a web series; however, I do think Joy may be working on a web series intended for Zooey's site, Hello Giggles. My guess is that the web series may work in conjunction with Diamond Gothic.

2. I don't like the author's use of the word 'distant' in this article. People are multi-dimensional, and celebrities show their gratitude to fans in many different ways. It is my impression that Joy was not only gracious but was well engrossed in the day's events given her willingness to sing, pose with fans, answer all the questions candidly and honestly, and show up to this event in the first place. Some individuals need to get over this feeling of entitlement when it comes to not only Joy but celebrities in general. There are some celebrities who are willing to play that game and amp up their enthusiasm to placate others, but if Joy doesn't want to be "fake" and just wants to be herself, people are going to have to accept that or else they risk the chance of perpetually being disappointed every time they meet her.

Joy doesn't strike me as the type of celebrity to be fake, and it's time people start valuing her soft spoken, reserved and genuine attitude more. It is who she is. Appreciate it or don't but accept it and move on from it. And also please refrain from knocking on the woman because she doesn't fit the behavioral template of a "celebrity" at meet-and-greets or random fan encounters. Just because she is not overly bubbly and enthusiastic, her behavior does NOT immediately imply the inverse, that she is "rude" or "cold" or whatever adjective fans want to use - on the contrary it simply means people are setting unfair expectations.

Also, to clarify I'm not directing this to any fan in particular but this is something fans, both American and international, have been struggling to accept. It's time we stop complaining about Joy's actions and start evaluating our own.

One thing to think about is: are we asking for too much from celebrities this day in age?