“I wanna be famous because I want to be one of the celebrities who actually makes a difference in this world. The celebrities that little girls are idolizing today have a body image and a status that is totally unattainable. It seems like in order to be famous these days–you have to be sexy and fake and wear skimpy outfits. If I am destined to be idolized, I want my fans to see a smart, fun-loving, responsible and real person–someone that they want to grow up to be. To me, being famous isn’t about money, lack of privacy and paparazzi–It’s about being able to be laugh at yourself, welcome the attention, and stand firmly and responsibly in the spotlight.”
Hanna was the featured famous person on iWannaBeFamous! on January 18, 2001, back when we featured one ordinary person every day.