Paparazzi Make Celebrities Laws Money Photos Paparazzi's People

Paparazzi can make a lot of money by selling photos of "top" (extremely popular) "celebrities" (very famous people, especially musicians or actors), but sometimes these "financial incentives" (money one receives for doing something) make them "go over the top" (do too much of something). Some paparazzi "go to extremes" (do too much) to snap a photo, "intimidating" (scaring or frightening) the celebrities or even creating dangerous situations.

Sometimes celebrities "act out" (have strong physical reactions) against the paparazzi who are "pursuing" (chasing) them, such as when singer Britney Spears attacked a paparazzi's "SUV" (sports utility vehicle; car) with an umbrella. Other celebrities try to "sue" (take someone to court to demand money) the paparazzi.

In 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a car accident that "occurred" (happened) while she was being chased by paparazzi. Since that event, many people have argued that there should be laws against the paparazzi's actions, limiting when, where, and how they can take photos of celebrities.

The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, created a law in late 2009 that allows the "courts" (where legal decisions are made) to "fine" (demand money as a punishment) paparazzi for "invading" (violating) a celebrity's right to privacy. This is especially important in the state of California, which "is home to" (where people live) so many Hollywood celebrities. The "aim" (goal; purpose) of the law is to make the paparazzi "think twice" (reconsider; carefully consider) whether snapping the perfect photo is worth receiving a "hefty" (large) fine.