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The phrase '''Hollywood values''' refers to the lack of [[morals]] and [[values]] in [[Hollywood]] culture, which has led to rampant [[drug|drug use]], extramarital sex, [[disease]] and death.

The phrase '''Hollywood values''' refers to the lack of [[morals]] and [[values]] in [[Hollywood]] culture, which has led to rampant [[drug|drug use]], extramarital sex, [[disease]] and death.

Hollywood values can include a disrespect for:

Hollywood values can include a ''disrespect'' for:

* marriage

* [[marriage]]

* patriotism

* [[patriotism]]

* religion

* [[religion]]

* accountability

* [[accountability]]

[[Political correctness]], at least publicly, is a central part of [[Hollywood values]].

[[Political correctness]], at least publicly, is a central part of [[Hollywood values]].

[[Hollywood values]] are deadly.  Some examples include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref>

[[Hollywood values]] are deadly.  Some examples include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref>

* Heath Ledger, 28, found dead naked in his [[Manhattan]] apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and [Valium] were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger</ref> A rolled up $20 bill was reportedly also found near the body, although drug tests reportedly tested negative for drug residue.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1580240/20080124/story.jhtml</ref>

* [[Heath Ledger]], 28, found dead naked in his [[Manhattan]] apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and [Valium] were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger</ref> A rolled up $20 bill was reportedly also found near the body, although drug tests reportedly tested negative for drug residue.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1580240/20080124/story.jhtml</ref>

* River Phoenix, 23, a huge star until he died from an overdose cocaine and heroin.

* [[River Phoenix]], 23, a huge star until he died from an overdose cocaine and heroin.

* Brad Renfro, 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking.

* [[Brad Renfro]], 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking.

* Kurt Cobain, 27, "turned to drugs and alcohol to help him cope," then committed suicide.

* [[Kurt Cobain]], 27, "turned to drugs and alcohol to help him cope," then committed suicide.

* John Belushi, age 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin.

* [[John Belu]]shi, age 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin.

* Sid Vicious, 21, overdosed on heroin obtained from his mother.

* [[Sid Vicious]], 21, overdosed on heroin obtained from his mother.

* Jim Morrison, 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose

* [[Jim Morrison]], 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose

* Jimi Hendrix, 27, drank wine, took sleeping pills, and asphyxiated on his own vomit.

* [[Jimi Hendrix]], 27, drank wine, took sleeping pills, and asphyxiated on his own vomit.

'''Hollywood values''' often include stealing and committing other crimes.  Here are some examples:

'''Hollywood values''' often include stealing and committing other crimes.  Here are some examples:

* Winona Ryder was convicted of convicted of vandalism and grand theft for stealing designer merchandise worth $5,560.40.<ref>http://www.courttv.com/trials/ryder/</ref>

* [[Winona Ryder]] was convicted of convicted of vandalism and grand theft for stealing designer merchandise worth $5,560.40.<ref>http://www.courttv.com/trials/ryder/</ref>

* [[O.J. Simpson]] is widely believed to have murdered his wife and her friend, and was found liable in a civil (but not criminal) trial.  He has since been arrested again.

* [[O.J. Simpson]] is widely believed to have murdered his wife and her friend, and was found liable in a civil (but not criminal) trial.  He has since been arrested again.