LOS ANGELES, CA — A groundbreaking new study published today by the Institute for Obvious Observations has definitively concluded that the radiant, seemingly otherworldly luminescence exhibited by celebrities on red carpets is directly correlated with their net worth, rather than any inherent genetic superiority or unique spiritual enlightenment.

The study, which analyzed thousands of celebrity appearances and their associated beauty regimens, found a near-perfect statistical correlation between access to private chefs, personal trainers, dermatologists, aesthetic nurses, stylists, and an entire team dedicated to preventing visible pores, and the subsequent 'glow' observed by the public. "Our findings indicate that the average celebrity's pre-red carpet routine involves more highly paid professionals than the average person's entire annual healthcare budget," stated Dr. Evelyn Thorne, lead researcher. "It turns out, when you don't have to stress about paying bills or cooking dinner, and someone else is paid six figures to ensure your skin is hydrated, you tend to look pretty good."

Critics of the study, primarily from the beauty industry, argued that it oversimplified the complex interplay of genetics and a positive attitude. "It's not just about the $500 serum or the weekly lymphatic drainage massage," insisted celebrity aesthetician, Giselle Dubois, whose client list remains, conveniently, confidential. "It's about embracing your inner light, which, coincidentally, often requires a custom-blended vitamin IV drip and a full-body cryotherapy session."

The Institute plans to follow up with a study investigating whether the 'effortless' look of a celebrity's casual street style is also somehow linked to having a personal shopper and never having to carry their own groceries.