Unfortunately, it can be argued that they are products of our own creation.
They have been fawned over like minor deities from an early age. It is infuriating, sickening and sad that they should be so egocentric and so full of hubris. But this is a logical outcome.
We do the same thing with actors, musicians, politicians. With pretty much the same results. And the irony is that they have no respect for the sycophantic, fawning fans that made them.
What a shame that you are right. And the monsters society has made now rise to demand obedience. Pay and obey.