Actor Tom Holland (London, age 26) has taken a step forward to put on the brakes and take care of his mental health. The one who was the protagonist of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) has decided to leave his profiles on social networks for a while. “I find Twitter and Instagram over-stimulating and overwhelming. I get excited when I read things about myself online,” the actor recognized in a video he posted to his Instagram profile, which has already garnered more than 10 million views.
“We should not be ashamed of asking for help,” the British interpreter continues in his video. Holland, who was bullied by peers in high school between the ages of 14 and 17, is very involved with organizations dedicated to caring for the mental health of the youngest and wanted to capitalize on the latest release of his profile, in which there are 67, Has 7 million followers to talk about different associations it collaborates with. “@stem4org is one of the many charities that @thebrotherstrust proudly supports and I want to take a moment to highlight their amazing work,” he wrote in his post, ending with a loving parting sentence: “The I love all and let’s talk about mental health ❤️”.
But Holland, who hasn’t appeared publicly via his social media for more than a month, isn’t the only or the first celebrity to have decided to step away from his Instagram or Twitter profiles for a while. Singer Justin Bieber, who is one of many who commented “We love you” on the British actor’s post, also shut down his Instagram account in 2016 after his fans criticized him for uploading photos with his then-new girlfriend , 17-year-old Sofia Richie.
In September 2018, then 26-year-old singer Selena Gomez decided to say goodbye to the virtual world due to the damage negative news was causing her. “I’m grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I’m just as grateful that I can step back and live my current life. Just remember that negative comments can hurt anyone’s feelings,” the actress wrote in parting with a smiling picture of her. A month later, in October, the Naturally performer was admitted to a psychiatric hospital after an emotional crisis. In December, the former Disney girl ended treatment and could be seen enjoying a snowy getaway with friends.
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The one who also said enough to Twitter and TikTok in 2018 was Millie Bobby Brown after her picture was used in memes with unsubstantiated homophobic messages without permission. In it, the then 14-year-old “Stranger Things” actress was accused of being anti-gay rights. On the contrary, despite his decision, Brown keeps his Instagram profile, where he adds 57.6 million followers.
Another to slam the door on Twitter in 2018 would be Javier Ambrossi, one half of the creative duo he forms with partner and partner Javier Calvo. Also the co-creator of La Llamada or Paquita Salas has closed his account on this social network. “First of all, a private company taking millions in the name of so-called freedom of speech doesn’t seem right to me. They get rich from trolls, from suffering, from lies,” the director explained.