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I Want a Famous Face

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    What some will go through to resemble a celeb.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 15 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Be concerned for kids who are inspired by these desperate teens.
  • Violence:

    Graphic visuals of plastic surgery.
  • Sex:

    Lots of breast implants, photo shoots for Playboy, stripper dancing, etc.
  • Language:

    Occasional strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About I Want a Famous Face

Parents need to know this program contains graphic visuals of plastic surgery. The show is based on correcting insecurities through physical transformations and sends a strong message of having to look like someone else, preferably someone famous.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why these people feel the need to physically transform themselves. Graphic images of surgery, pre-, post-, and during will require some explanation. Ask your kids what qualities they think makes someone attractive. You can also talk to them about consequences, body image, self-confidence, and the lengths people will go to fit in and gain acceptance. How far do we need to go to fit in, to get noticed, or to accept ourselves? Instead of cutting themselves up to look like someone else, what else could the people featured on the show do to improve their self-image?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 1.0

    Wow...

    I didn't like this show because it promotes the idea that looks are more important than personality. If your kids are younger than 13, I don't think that you should let them watch this show.

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