Well, how should I start? The influence of Hollywood is gone far beyond entertainment and fashion regardless of whether you are a fan or not. I think there are some valuable lessons that we can learn from Hollywood and its “inhabitants”.
First of all, hard work is essential besides good luck. Acting is not the same as modeling. Good look can only take you so far. Actually there is a lot of hard work involved. Imagine memorizing all the lines (dialogues) that a lead actor/actress has to do. It is no picnic. The time involved in filming (could be as long as years) being away from your friends and family (if filming abroad and traveling) and the intensity of work. I know some people think it is very glamorous, but actually it usually requires a lot of hard work before one can get to the more glamorous part.