It's that simple. A king needs the political support of nobles, the military support of an army, the financial support of a treasury, or all three to maintain authority. Celebrities often relinquish control of their personal life for stardom. So, simply, power isn't. Well, you also have to lose power to gain power.
Power becomes a side-effect.
The manservant who dedicates his life to butlerhood may end up in time having the ear of an otherwise untouchable industry mogul. That is, control can actually be held by either the viewer or the viewee. For better or for worse, the women are not in there for their intellect nor for their fashion sense. But, behind the scenes the tables are turned. She has status, celebrity, and a bank account full of little green rectangles of power.