Constructing bromances

Celia Lam; Jackie Raphael

doi:10.4324/9781003093329-3

Constructing bromances

Celia Lam, Jackie Raphael

School of International Communications

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This chapter examines the way in which a bromance creates a shared persona and the impact it can have on those involved. Furthermore, it explores the role of celebrities in forming a bromance through their performance, the role the media plays in constructing the bromance narrative through their reporting and sensationalised language and the role of fans in creating bromances through their creative outlets and online commentary. The chapter ends by reinforcing the cultural significance of bromances.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Celebrity Bromances
Subtitle of host publication	Constructing, interpreting and utilising persona
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Routledge
Chapter	3
Pages	54-86
Number of pages	33
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003093329
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003093329-3
Publication status	Published - 2022

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