Celebrities on the mental-health toll of fame in the social media age
CTV
It's that much harder for celebrities to escape the glare of the spotlight when social media has given them a direct line to the public's adoration -- and acrimony. The online overexposure has driven some A-listers to go on social media hiatus or log off permanently in the name of preserving their mental health.
It's that much harder for celebrities to escape the glare of the spotlight when social media has given them a direct line to the public's adoration -- and acrimony.
The online overexposure has driven some A-listers to go on social media hiatus or log off permanently in the name of preserving their mental health.
"Spider-Man" star Tom Holland told his tens of millions of followers on Instagram last summer that reading about himself online is "very detrimental to my mental state." His only post on the platform since then was to promote charitable causes, including a teenage mental-health organization.
In August, actor and director Jonah Hill deleted his Instagram account as he penned a letter to Deadline saying he would be stepping back from the public eye to help him cope with anxiety attacks.
Pop sensation Selena Gomez, "Star Wars" star Daisy Ridley and Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas are among the notable names who have spoken about the benefits of social media breaks.
The Canadian Press asked a few Hollywood stars about how they stay connected on social media while looking out for their mental health.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" actor Stephanie Hsu says she thinks social media is fine in small doses, but it's hard to exercise digital self-control when platforms are designed to keep you online.
