Public figures generate far more unnecessary attention in the first place and cause far more delays at security screening than normal folks anyway.
I can understand the f**kup.
Is it acceptable? Probably not. And the idea of "rank having it's privelige", that's not likely to change. Even if it's an actress.
But let's face it, this whole pretentious security heightening thing is a knee jerk reaction to security agencies failing to communicate any way. So, we, the majority, will just have to suck it up and pay the price.
How unique?
Me? I'm quitting flying to check out a new career in airport security. As a full body scanner operator. Halley Berry? Let's see what's she's trying to hide. Now that's an assignment!