In the age of digital-first everything, no one logs out forever these days. What’s interesting is that even celebrities who claim to keep their distance from all the digital noise won’t be able to get past the social media craze.
Andrew Garfield, the Hollywood star who always seemed thoughtful and somewhat removed from the chaos online, has just admitted that he fell into the same destructive scrolling trap as the rest of us. And he does it stealthily.
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At the recent London premiere of his new film, The Magic Faraway Tree, Garfield spoke with The Associated Press. He admitted that he does not have public accounts on social media, but that does not mean that he is not lurking. As he puts it, he has “creepy accounts” that he uses to scroll through social feeds just like everyone else.“I’m as bad as everyone else,” he said. “Because I’m a human, and they figured out exactly how to trap us. So no, I’m not immune to it.”Garfield said he has to stay disciplined with himself because, even without a public profile, he still indulges in endless feeds. It’s a familiar story: You try to stay above it all, but the algorithms always find a way.Interestingly, his secret life on social media is not news to everyone. His We Live in Time co-star, Florence Pugh, accidentally let it slip during an interview with Vanity Fair.
She started talking about his social media habits, then found out about her own, but it was too late.“Well, you don’t have any public social network, but the ones you do have, which I know you use, you tweet. Not a lot, but you do stupid things,” Pugh said when asked if she could name Garfield’s favorite social media platform.Of course, Garfield denied tweeting, saying, “I never tweeted.” But he admitted that he still “looks stupid” every now and then.
It was a very funny moment, and a reminder that even celebrities can’t keep their secrets.Speaking with the AP, Garfield also said he greatly admires anyone who can control social media use, especially parents. “The idea of being able to do this with young children is almost impossible. I’m honestly in awe of people who can set boundaries for their kids, and a lot of my friends and family already manage that.”
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For the unversed, Andrew Garfield is a British-American actor who has done everything from blockbuster superhero films to indie dramas and theater. Most people know him as “The Amazing Spider-Man,” but he was also nominated for an Oscar for “Hacksaw Ridge” and wowed audiences in “Tick, Tick… Boom!” Garfield tends to stay out of the spotlight, so hearing about his secret passes makes him feel more connected.Currently, Garfield is promoting The Magic Faraway Tree, a film adaptation of the classic children’s books by Enid Blyton. It has a nostalgic and magical atmosphere and aims to introduce a new generation to an old favourite.