What is dating down?

Deliberately seeking a romantic dalliance with someone less successful or famous. In Hollywood, where egos are very fragile, many celebrities have adopted the habit of ‘dating down’ or the process of trading out a partner whose success is equal to theirs in favour of one who falls about three notches below them on the fame ladder. It’s always easier to date down whether you’re a movie star or a regular person. When you need constant love and affection, the way that people in Hollywood so often do, you can get that very quickly and easily when you date down.