Miles Teller Says He Stopped Doing Profiles After Esquire Labeled Him as "Kind of a D--K"
- At the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2026, Actor Miles Teller explained his decision to avoid editorial profiles while promoting his new film 'Paper Tiger,' directed by James Gray.
- Teller revealed he swore off such interviews after a 2015 Esquire profile labeled him 'kind of a dick,' claiming he felt violated by the publication's misrepresentation of his character.
- Avoiding interviews prevents misquotes, Teller said, noting: 'The actors, the directors, the crew, the producers … you can't hide who you are when you're on set.'
- Social media reaction remains divided, with fans on X noting that 'misquotes can be really damaging,' while others questioned the sincerity behind the media ban.
- Neon is set to release 'Paper Tiger' in theaters later this year, and the film has already earned positive reviews following its festival debut in France.
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Miles Teller Says He Stopped Doing Profiles After Esquire Labeled Him as "Kind of a D--k"
Miles Teller addressed the 2015 Esquire profile that called him "kind of a d--k," sharing that it "felt like such a violation" that it led him to stop doing longform magazine interviews altogether.
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