Do Celebrities & VIPs Flying On Commercial Flights have to go through Passport control/customs like everyone?

Question

Just Curious as if a Celebrity Flying First Class on a Commercial Flight..lets say from Europe to The USA or Asia to Canada would they have to go through passport control/customs like all other passengers?

Do Celebrities & VIPs Flying On Commercial Flights have to go through Passport control/customs like everyone Or is there a Special Area where they would be processed privately?or since they are celebrities and are know figures they dont have their passport and bags checked?

Answer 1

Yes, they have to follow the same security restrictions as everyone else.

Here's a slide show of various celebrities going through security (complete with removed shoes and plastic bags):

http://www.sheknows.com/articles/803870....

Answer 2

Not always, but usually a state employee is waiting to expedite their entry.