https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg COMM303 Research portfolio en-us 2025-10-01 11:37:40 UTC 2025-10-23 12:20:48 UTC hello@padlet.com 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613277830 From the provocative title of this Vanity Fair cover piece, Pascal's sex appeal and perceived attractiveness are on full display here. This article really leans in to this particular part of his star image; of being the heartthrob, or as the article refers to him as, 'Zaddy'.

]]> 2025-10-01 11:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613277830 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613284336 2025-10-01 11:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613284336 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613289798 The cover of the Vanity Fair issue shows him being carried and touched by a multitude of different people. This showcases the perceived notion of popularity surrounding Pascal, adding into the idea of his appeal physically

]]> 2025-10-01 11:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613289798 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613300785 In this more playful interview, we see Pascal hooked up to a lie detector and asked several questions about his life and how he perceives his blossoming fame. Here, Pascal leans into the idea of being a 'heart throb', being caught lying when he tries to declare he isn't one, emphasising his image as an attractive movie star. Furthermore, he playfully refers to himself as 'Daddy', alluding to what many fans on the internet call him due to his age and attractiveness.

]]> 2025-10-01 11:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613300785 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613306461 2025-10-01 12:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613306461 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613361218 This article is one of many to discuss how Pascal's internet fame has bled through into the non digital world. Being known on social media as 'the internet's boyfriend' showcases his star appeal in terms of his looks, but also easy going charisma and attitude. This represents a new facet of star studies, in which the growing usage of social media and the internet as a whole is changing the celebrity landscape, allowing for stars to become more famous through audience reactions as opposed to just their constructed image from their media and interviews.

]]> 2025-10-01 12:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613361218 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613371043 This award marked a turning point in Pascal's career, being the first major acting award he had received as he won for his role as Joel Miller in the HBO Series 'The Last of Us'. Here we can see him elevating into a movie star, being praised for his acting ability. As well as this, we can see his relatability and vulnerability in his acceptance speech, where he states he's 'a little drunk' and anxious about winning.

]]> 2025-10-01 12:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613371043 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613411427 By Pascal taking part in the American sketch based comedy show SNL, he joins a long list of celebrities that have been chosen to host the show because of their star status. In this source, Pascal is poking fun at the popular trend online of making edits of clips of himself to music, showing how attractive his fans believe he is. These edits online further the star image that is being constructed around him by the online media that he is a desirable and handsome movie star.

]]> 2025-10-01 13:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613411427 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613412548 2025-10-01 13:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613412548 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613454239 2025-10-01 13:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613454239 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613465442 In this piece, it recounts an interview in which Pascal was asked who his childhood crushes were, and one answer he gave was Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. This serves to make him seem relatable, as he opens up on how influential such a famous actor like Ford was when he was younger. In addition to this, the fact he selected a male celebrity as his childhood crush could serve as hinting at an LGBTQ identity, serving to make him more relatable to a queer audience.

]]> 2025-10-01 13:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613465442 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613469273 2025-10-01 13:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613469273 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613478041 In this source, Pascal is hitting back against US president Donald Trumps tweets against fellow artists like Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, as well as the politicians immigration policies surrounding their organisation ICE. Pascal is solidifying his image as one that is not afraid to stand up to those in power, and to be honest and upfront about his progressive and liberal stances.

]]> 2025-10-01 13:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613478041 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613485680 In this instagram post, Pascal showcased numerous images with left wing and liberal slogans such as 'Abortion rights are human rights', 'trans rights are human rights' and 'Immigrant rights are human rights'. This positions Pascal as an outspoken star, capable of using his platform to voice his opinions and to give a voice to different marginalized communities.

]]> 2025-10-01 13:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613485680 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613501905 In this article, it details a feud online between Pascal and children's author turned anti-trans online personality J.K Rowling. In an instagram comment he referred to her as a 'heinous loser' which showcases just how close to his heart the issues being discussed are. By engaging in this feud, Pascal isn't fulfilling any kind of 'diva' star persona here, but instead standing up to what he referred to as a 'bully', and making sure his opinion is heard. As Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, is a transgender woman herself, it shows how progressive his image is as a star, and why he fights to adamantly for the trans community.

]]> 2025-10-01 13:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3613501905 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619702782 This source details the inherent juxtaposition present when analysing male stars compared to female ones. When discussing the female star in star studies, her perceived attractiveness and sex appeal can be widely discussed and accepted. However when it comes to the male star, the female spectator has often been pushed aside as passive, or even placing the female spectator in tension with the woman on screen. Therefore, the amount of literature written about the female spectator being sexually attracted to the male star is limited, or often reduced to a passing line. (p.1-2) However, as culture shifts and female sexuality is more widely accepted, we can see now in pop culture a greater emphasis on female desire, and women talking more openly about who they find attractive on screen.

]]> 2025-10-06 10:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619702782 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619716087 2025-10-06 10:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619716087 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619725992 In this source, it details how stars can now utilise different multimedia in order to grow their brand as a celebrity (p.47). As Pascal has active social media's like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, while also having many account, colloquially known as 'fan' or 'stan' accounts, means that it is no longer just the body of work of an actor that can help them grow their image as a celebrity, but different online spaces.

]]> 2025-10-06 10:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619725992 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619735006 This trailer shows Pascal as the lead of the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This marks the third major franchise Pascal has been cast in, having previously been in the DC Universe and Star Wars. Pascal clearly has shown to be a major star in the realm of blockbuster entertainment, detailing his star image as a successful movie star actor, as the film made over $500 million dollars at the box office.

]]> 2025-10-06 10:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619735006 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619742283 In this article, it details how Pascal stood up for the late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who was fired after making lighthearted comments aimed at the president about the assassination of right wing commentator Charlie Kirk. As Pascal defended him, writing 'defend free speech' in an Instagram post, it showcases his strong principles when it comes to what he believes in. As the headline states, Pascal potentially put his own job security on the line as he went against Disney, whom hired him to play both Mister Fantastic in the MCU and The Mandalorian in Star Wars, showcasing how political he is as a celebrity.

]]> 2025-10-06 10:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619742283 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619745766 While the title of this source may not seem to be relatable, it details how hard Pascal has had to work in order to become the star he is today. He was not an overnight sensation, but instead an actor who had a long spanning career of small TV roles before he began to gain momentum in Hollywood, painting his image as that of a hard working actor whose perseverance paid off in the end.

]]> 2025-10-06 10:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619745766 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619967759 This article details the ways in which being a celebrity is designed to gain as much revenue as possible, using the star's name and image to sell other merchandise and media. Because Pascal has been in such recognisable blockbusters, his name attached and thus his role is then turned into monatisable extras such as toys, tie in books or comics, t-shirts etc.

]]> 2025-10-06 13:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619967759 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619989110 This source shows a collector figure of Pascal's character of Mister Fantastic from The Fantastic Four: First Steps for quite the expensive price of over £300. This shows the multimedia aspect of Pascal's star image, detailing how his likeness and acting is being used by corporations such as Disney to gain more profit.

]]> 2025-10-06 13:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3619989110 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3620018420 This source details how, especially within western communities and culture, the intersection between celebrity and politics can be widely observed, as it explains "how celebrity is intertwined with the ways in which the media functions as the key arena of politics" (p.3). As our politics is becoming more and more widespread with the use of social media and the internet, it means that everything can become a political act. Pascal therefore showcasing his liberal opinions so openly therefore is not just indicative of how his star image is entwined with his progressive views, but also how normalised it has become to expect political takes from our favourite stars.

]]> 2025-10-06 13:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3620018420 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623551621 This post of an edit of Pascal featuring clips from his role in Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) on Tiktok has over 59 million views, and has earned the colloquial title of 'THE Pedro Pascal edit'. While fan edits of celebrities are nothing new in online spaces, this one gaining such a vast quantity of views showcases Pascal's popularity while also showcasing how his popularity is intrinsically linked to his perceived attractiveness.

]]> 2025-10-08 12:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623551621 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623562014 This trailer shows Pascal cast as one of the love interests in the romcom Materialists. Casting Pascal in this role, and more importantly in the context of the film being cast as the rich, handsome love interest that the main character seems to prefer, showcases how his image as a star is one that places his features highly. Many of his fans will go to see this film because he is playing the love interest, detailing how the 'heartthrob' stereotype can be accurate attached to Pascal.

]]> 2025-10-08 12:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623562014 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623580399 This subreddit about Pascal has over 40k members and 27k weekly visitors, as of the 8th October 2025. This discussion board about Pascal is clearly very popular, and one of the things that is commonly posted is old roles that Pascal played before he was widely known; bit parts and guest appearances in TV shows. This demonstrates the fan's appreciation for his earlier smaller roles and body of work, showcasing his work ethic to keep pursuing acting as a career, highlighting the relatability perhaps to others hoping to break into the Hollywood scene.

]]> 2025-10-08 12:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623580399 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623597404 This article for a men's health and wellness magazine really bring to light Pascal's sense of normalcy. While many celebrities are seen as these sort of unattainable god like people who have perfect lives, Pascal being open and honest about his struggles with mental health and anxiety show a more human side to him. This makes him seem more relatable as a celebrity, therefore helping to grow his star image as a type of 'everyman' figure who managed to succeed despite personal struggles

]]> 2025-10-08 12:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623597404 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623603646 This website showcases the variety of merchandise available for purchase from the star wars TV show The Mandalorian (2019-present). Many of these products contain Pascal's titular character, showcasing not just the popularity of the character he played, but also the way in which Pascal's performance helped to make the character popular enough to warrant merchandise, elevating his star image as a successful franchise actor.

]]> 2025-10-08 13:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623603646 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623616951 In this social media post on the popular blogging site Tumblr, a fan has reposted a news article stating that Pascal is calling for a Harry Potter boycott with the caption 'WE LOVE YOU PEDRO', with another fan expanding on this and calling him a 'true ally'. While not only highlighting how politically conscious Pascal is as to boycott a franchise because the creator is using her profits to harm a marginalised community, it also showcases how this type of activism can also help build a star brand. While it may be polarizing depending on the issue, Pascal has created a strong fanbase who like his celebrity image because of how outspoken he is.

]]> 2025-10-08 13:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623616951 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623759978 This trailer was one of the first to show Pascal in the role that would become one of his most iconic, as the Mandalorian. This role really lends credit to the idea that Pascal has become a movie star, as he is rarely seen in the show without the iconic helmet on. Because of this, it's his voice and physicality that carry the performance, showcasing his talent as an actor. In addition to this, being a lead in a Star Wars show creates a level of fan buzz that can help any actor's career, as it became the first of Pascal's main well known roles.

]]> 2025-10-08 14:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623759978 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623769390 This clip from the HBO show The Last of Us is the pivotal moment in the season, where Pascal's character brutally takes down an organisation to save his surrogate daughter Ellie. The Last of Us was originally an immensely popular video game series, so Pascal being hired in this showcases his rising stardom. Additionally, the genre of the show is incredibly gritty and dark, with Pascal's character being brooding and violent which I have established by researching Pascal could not be more different than him himself. This showcases his talent as an actor, able to play a diverse range of roles not tied to his off screen personality, therefore being able to be more versatile on screen, boosting his star image as an accomplished actor.

]]> 2025-10-08 14:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623769390 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623782139 Within the Vanity Fair lie detector interview, Pascal playfully admits that he looks at fan accounts of himself when he's feeling down, giving the example of 'pedropascalfanaccount' on instagram. This account has 116k followers as of writing this, showcasing his immense popularity in the online space. The account posts regular sightings of Pascal at events, as well as selfies taken by the man himself or by others. This regular posting fuels a sort of cult like following around Pascal as people wonder where he is, who he's with and what he's wearing, all building up the star image of Pascal as a desirable and popular celebrity that people feel the need to know everything they can about him.

]]> 2025-10-08 14:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623782139 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623794499 In this source, Pascal is being interviewed alongside many actors including Hollywood legend Denzel Washington for their roles in the summer blockbuster Gladiator 2 (2024). By pairing Pascal with these well known actors, it solidifies his position as an established and popular actor in the current star landscape.

]]> 2025-10-08 14:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623794499 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623811386 This clip from the popular crime serial Law and Order SVU shows Pascal as a guest star before he became more famous. This highights the progression of his career, from small roles in TV shows to big summer blockbuster movies, highlighting his natural progression into a star.

]]> 2025-10-08 14:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623811386 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623831551 In this article, it explains how while Pascal was attempting to make it in Hollywood he had fell onto hard times getting roles, and even came close to giving up as he could not afford rent before a residual check from a guest appearance came through. This positions Pascal as a relatable celebrity, as he has gone through tough economical hardships while trying to persue his dream, aligning him with fans in a way that many other celebrities simply seem too out of reach for.

]]> 2025-10-08 15:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3623831551 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625409315 This product, being sold on the online marketplace Etsy, shows images of Pedro playing his most iconic and fan favourite roles. The fact this is fanmade and not officially licensed merchandise showcases how devoted his fanbase is, as well as showing just how popular some of his well known roles are, adding to his celebrity status.

]]> 2025-10-09 14:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625409315 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625417220 This source showcases popular chat show host Graham Norton contronting Pascal on the moniker of 'Daddy' that is used about him online. While Pascal handles it rather humbly, laughing it of and playfully joking that he's going to 'DM' the person who tweeted it, it showcases just how comfortable people online feel with sexualising him and voicing their passion, therefore showcasing how Pascal's star image is tied to his looks and appearance.

]]> 2025-10-09 14:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625417220 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625426728 This source details how celebrities often play into the idea of and use of their sexuality in order to better build their star image and notoriety (p.58). We can see this in the examples of Pascal using the term 'Daddy' for himself after fans started using it, and playfully flirting with interviewers. This all leans into the idea of Pascal being handsome and charming, therefore helping him grow his brand

]]> 2025-10-09 14:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625426728 201703336 https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625439860 In this source, we can see Pascal fully playing along with the 'daddy' term, responding to it with a flirtatious 'I'm alright momma', and referring to himself as a 'cool, slutty daddy', further cementing the idea that Pascal leans into the fact that many of his fans find him sexually attractive.

]]> 2025-10-09 14:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201703336/m03e9aquksdcbuqg/wish/3625439860