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The media, including tabloids, have at times been the only outlets willing to ask the hard questions about her identity and authenticity, though many high-profile outlets prefer a more sanitized narrative. The question remains: is this a case of cultural performance or misrepresentation? And how does this impact her credibility?
The Media’s Role and Responsibility
Instead of digging into these critical issues—the true nature of her identity, Alec's career struggles, the financial realities—they seem more interested in tabloid fodder. The New York Times profile, for example, offers a sanitized glimpse, avoiding the questions that might threaten their polished narrative.