Once your Sim hits celebrity status in The Sims 3: Late Night, they’ll start attracting paparazzi, and not always in a good way. These relentless photographers can camp outside your home, invade your privacy, and damage your Sim’s reputation. If you’re tired of the constant camera clicks, here’s how to get rid of paparazzi in The Sims 3.
Why Are Paparazzi Following Your Sim?
Paparazzi only appear once your Sim becomes a celebrity. The higher your star level, the more likely paparazzi will show up uninvited to snap photos, especially near your home or in public places.
Methods to Get Rid of The Sims 3 Paparazzi
- Use a Gated Fence or Room
Build a fence around your house and add a locked gate. Set it so only household members can enter. This keeps paparazzi stuck outside and unable to get close to your Sim. - Avoid Public Lots
If you want a break from the press, steer clear of community hotspots where paparazzi hang out. Stay on home lots or low-traffic areas. - Reduce Celebrity Level in The Sims 3
Use the “Celebrity Dispel” interaction (available with certain Lifetime Rewards or traits like Inappropriate But in a Good Way) to reduce your fame level and lose the paparazzi. - Disable Celebrity System (PC Only)
If you don’t want to deal with fame at all, go to Game Options > Settings > Celebrity System and turn it off. This completely disables paparazzi from spawning. - Use Testing Cheats
Enable cheats by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C and typing:testingcheatsenabled trueThen Shift-click the paparazzo and choose “Object > Delete It” to instantly remove them from the lot.
Tips to Maintain Privacy
- Avoid Scandals: Don’t WooHoo in public or fight in front of paparazzi in The Sims 3 or you’ll risk negative rumors.
- Use Indoor Activities: Keep your Sim’s high-profile actions inside to avoid getting snapped.
Whether you want to manage your fame or live like a recluse, these tips will help keep paparazzi out of your Sim’s business for good in The Sims 3!