Ricky Gervais has blasted “delusional” celebrities who sell their “souls and bodies” in order to stay famous.
The 55-year-old actor and comedian feels the world of show business is a whole new territory now thanks to reality and talent shows, with many making a name for themselves for all of the wrong reasons.
“Fame is different now – people live their life like an open wound to get another 15 minutes every day. Nothing is enough," Gervais told NME.
"People sell their f**king souls, and they sell their bodies, just to stay famous. They become famous for nothing, or for terrible things.”
Ricky Gervais speaks onstage during the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
Since starring in popular UK series The Office, Gervais has gone on to present the Golden Globes multiple times, along with a lead role in the Night at the Museum movie franchise.
After nearly two decades in the industry Gervais admits he still worries people think he chased stardom for the sake of it.
"Everyone's f**king shaming these days," he added. "The first time I was on Twitter, I'd tweet something and if one person didn't get something, I'd explain it. But now I go: 'There's the tweet, f**king live with it.'"
Gervais can next be seen on the silver screen in David Brent: Life on the Road, which hits cinemas nationwide from August 19.
