US EditionJosh Hutcherson Clarifies His Comments About Not Being a Taylor Swift Fan
He said the online reaction to his Taylor Swift comment was disproportionate and that being too accessible on social media hurts his work as an actor.
- "Hunger Games" actor Josh Hutcherson, 33, told GQ in an interview published Monday, April 20, that he faced intense online backlash after saying he is "definitely not a Swiftie."
- The controversy began during a camera roll roulette game with "I Love LA" costar Jordan Firstman for i-D Magazine, where Hutcherson showed a photo of himself attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with his mother.
- Fans criticized the actor for accepting VIP tickets while not being a fan, with some responses attacking his personal appearance, claiming, "He hates her because he's short!"
- Despite the negative reaction, Hutcherson clarified he holds no hostility toward Swift, stating he thinks she is "great" while emphasizing her music simply does not match his personal taste.
- Limiting his online presence is a strategic choice, Hutcherson said, because he believes being too accessible to the public can detract from his job as an actor.
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A brief comment about Taylor Swift turned into a flood of online criticism for Josh Hutcherson.The negative experience is a key reason the "Hunger Games" star keeps his distance from the internet."I got some heat because I did a photo shoot with Jordan, and Jordan asked me something about being a [Taylor Swift fan], and I was like, ‘Oh no, I’m definitely not a Swiftie,’" he recalled in an interview with GQ, referring to his co-star Jordan Firstm…
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