Most people love themselves. The fact that we feed ourselves, enjoy hobbies, and care for ourselves is proof of that. And it’s natural and normal to do.
However, some people take it much too far, to the extent of needing admiration for themselves combined with a total lack of empathy for others.
Narcissists are all around us. Some on this list undeniably display narcissistic tendencies, whereas others are debatable. You make the call on our list of 13 of the biggest narcissists alive today.
Mark Zuckerberg
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to change the world, especially if it’s for the better. For his part though, Zuckerberg doesn’t believe the rules should apply to him.
Zuckerberg is referred to as a productive narcissist who’s known to be hyper-competitive.
Elon Musk
Underestimating everyone and overestimating himself, Musk is a classic narcissist. Combined with loads of cash, he often comes off as he doesn’t need to play by any kind of rules.
Being a rule breaker is one thing; trying to say no rules apply to you is something else. That’s especially the case when he applies his ‘it’s my way or the highway’ approach with his subordinates.
Tiger Woods
Being a womanizer doesn’t necessarily make Tiger Woods a narcissist, but it’s not a good thing.
It’s well-documented that Woods lives a transactional lifestyle. If you don’t have something he wants, he wants nothing to do with you.
Donald Trump
The classic narcissist, Donald Trump, epitomizes many of the traits of narcissism. Arrogance, lack of empathy, exaggeration of achievements, need for admiration, and more are all found in the former President.
Somehow, he has combined them all to attract many devotees.
Tom Cruise
Combine the expectation of respect from all with manipulating and controlling others, and you have Tom Cruise.
Yes, he has been in some classic movies, but it’s tough to deny his traits.
Kim Kardashian
Doesn’t being a reality TV star sort of require you to be a narcissist? Some would argue yes.
Kim Kardashian is the preeminent reality star. Continuously doing things to puff up her image and stoke her vanity, it’s tough to see how it’s a textbook narcissist.
Mariah Carey
Although she’s sweet in All I Want For Christmas is You, many reported not to believe her innocence.
Numerous reports indicate that Mariah Carey shows others that she doesn’t care about them or their time. But if she wants to show up whenever she chooses, that’s apparently fine.
Kanye West
If Kanye West isn’t a narcissist, it’s tough to say what he is. Once he said that his music could cure cancer, West certainly had an overinflated view of himself and his art.
Surrounded by other narcissists, it’s tough to see how West would be any different.
Piers Morgan
Numerous reports indicate that health professionals believe Morgan is a classic narcissist.
He regularly searches for positive attention from others and craves more attention. Given that many don’t care for his comments on TV, it’s easy to see why he wants positive attention.
Taylor Swift
Not all narcissists are hated, and such is the case with Taylor Swift. Many of her songs are about her exes.
She regularly shares posts of herself while on vacation. The latter isn’t necessarily proof of abundant self-love, but it’s easy to see how it could be taken that way.
Kim Jong Un
Look no further than Kim Jong Un for a textbook narcissist. The leader has claimed to cure numerous horrific diseases and make claims that have no way to be true.
He does this while putting his citizens under his thumb.
Madonna
Madonna doesn’t enjoy the same spotlight as she did several decades ago, though many would claim that hasn’t changed her.
On record as being unbending to those who work for her and showing little empathy, Madonna isn’t one many people would want to be around. In fact, she admits to demanding the limelight.
Oprah Winfrey
Another borderline call, Oprah is well-known for her love of all things opulent. She refers to herself as the Queen of All Media and loves to make public how many celebrities she knows.
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I’m John Schmoll, a former stockbroker, MBA-grad, published finance writer, and founder of Frugal Rules.
As a veteran of the financial services industry, I’ve worked as a mutual fund administrator, banker, and stockbroker and was Series 7 and 63-licensed, but I left all that behind in 2012 to help people learn how to manage their money.
My goal is to help you gain the knowledge you need to become financially independent with personally-tested financial tools and money-saving solutions.
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