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Idris Elba says 'grim' memories of his pre-Hollywood job help keep him motivated

Idris Elba says he stays motivated by remembering the struggles he faced before fame.Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesIdris Elba credits the struggles he faced before Hollywood for shaping his relentless work ethic.He says he grew up without much and once worked a "grim" Ford factory job before becoming famous.He now considers his career in Hollywood a privilege: "Actually, it's not that hard."At 52, Idris Elba has made a name for himself as an actor,…

Idris Elba reveals why he never watched his show 'The Wire'

Idris Elba has made a surprising confession. During an appearance on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, Elba revealed that he never actually watched the show, despite his character's enduring...

Idris Elba Opens Up About the Challenges of Aging: 'Our Bodies Fail Us' in Our 50s

Idris Elba talked to Amy Poehler on her 'Good Hang' podcast about the good and the bad of being in their 50s, from physical to mental changes

Idris Elba never watched 'The Wire' and still refuses to: 'I feel a little bit outside the club'

The actor spent three seasons as the smooth-talking criminal, Stringer Bell.John Nacion/Variety via Getty Idris Elba on 'The Wire'Idris Elba is certainly proud of his time on The Wire, but that doesn't mean he wants to relive it.The actor who spent three seasons as business savvy criminal Russell "Stringer" Bell recently broke poor Amy Poehler's heart by sharing that he never actually watched his own hit show."If I'm really honest, I didn't watc…

Idris Elba Reveals Past Role He Refuses To Watch Himself In: ‘I Was There’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Idris Elba Reveals Past Role He Refuses To Watch Himself In: ‘I Was There’ Idris Elba is revealing the reason he's never watched one of his most popular projects. The 52-year-old actor was a guest on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast…

Idris Elba Reveals Why He 'Didn't Watch' The Wire

Photo Credit: HBO Actor Idris Elba shared why he “didn’t watch” watch his breakthrough HBO show, The Wire, wherein he portrayed the iconic character of drug lord Russell “Stringer” Bell. Elba shared that he feels “bad” for not watching it, but he thinks of himself as “a little bit outside of the club.” Idris Elba shares why he hasn’t watched The Wire Idris Elba has a confession to make as he revealed why he never watched one of his most critical…