Paparazzi

Paparazzi are a kind of NPC introduced in Superstar and reappear in Late Night.

They are very much a part of the lives of celebrities, taking pictures of them and spreading rumors about them. Paparazzi are only drafted from the pool of homeless Sims; otherwise, they are randomly generated homeless Sims. In some cases, like in Sunset Valley, they can be your neighbours, often the unemployed ones.

Paparazzi can appear anywhere at anytime, and are most often seen outside of clubs. They may sneak into a celebrity's home if the gates and/or doors are unlocked. Celebrity Sims may also gain a positive moodlet if they are the centre of attention of the paparazzi. However, the Sim may be Publicly Disgraced if a paparazzo/paparazza catches a sim having an affair, skinny dipping, WooHooing with an occult etc. and can sue them for slander. Suing for slander does cost money, and if you lose your case, you lose the money you put in. Winning the case usually results in making a rather large profit.

Trivia

 * When paparazzi appears at home, Sims cannot ask them to leave the property.
 * A Sim who is a celebrity can welcome the paparazzi, but they might expose their private life, such as affairs
 * A Sim who is a celebrity can attempt to escape the paparazzi
 * Sims can bribe paparazzi by a kiss or WooHoo
 * Playable Sims can't become paparazzi, but any sim may autonomously take pictures of celebrities with their cell phones
 * You cannot view the pictures the paparazzi take
 * Sims can draw paparazzi towards themselves
 * Paparazzi can sneak in celebrity homes, parties and clubs (if bouncers aren't looking or gates/doors are unlocked)
 * Paparazzi also tend to visit exclusive parties in the neighborhoods. They will take a few pictures, talk to a few guests at the party and then leave. Sims cannot get rid of the Paparazzi once they arrive at the party.