Harry Potter Actor Opted Out of Social Media, and The Reason is So Relatable
Daniel Radcliffe, famous for his role as Harry Potter, has decided to abstain from social media years ago – and, surprisingly, sticks to his decision.
While many celebrities embrace platforms like Twitter and Instagram (even Jennifer Aniston famously gave up and joined Instagram after all), Radcliffe is hesitant to join the ranks. In an interview, Radcliffe revealed that he is concerned about getting into arguments with his followers.
"I 100 percent know that if I did, you all would be waking up to stories of like, 'Dan Radcliffe gets into fight with random person on Twitter,'" the actor shared with First We Feast.
Despite his reservations, Radcliffe isn't completely opposed to the idea of joining social media. The notable recent exception was Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Instagram account; the biographical parody film starring Radcliffe as Al Yancovic premiered September 8, 2022, and its Instagram account featured Radcliffe heavily.
It seems that the actor is simply no longer interested in what strangers think of him and doesn't want to risk getting into online arguments.
Radcliffe's decision to abstain from social media has certainly caught the attention of his fans. Some are disappointed that they won't be able to connect with the actor online, but others understand and respect his choice.
"I think it's really brave of Daniel to not worry about what other people think," said one fan. "He's been in the public eye for so long and it must be tough to constantly deal with negativity on social media."
Others are more conflicted about Radcliffe's decision.
"I get why he wouldn't want to deal with the drama, but at the same time, it's sad that we won't be able to see what he's up to on Instagram," said another fan. "I guess we'll just have to keep up with him through traditional media outlets."
Regardless of how his fans feel about it, it seems that Radcliffe has made his decision and is sticking to it. While he may not be present on social media, he will continue to entertain and inspire his fans through his acting and other public appearances.