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Stars Quit Social Media for Good
23 May
Summary
- Several celebrities have permanently deleted their social media accounts.
- Stars cite mental health and personal well-being as reasons for leaving.
- Celebrities like Jim Carrey and Scarlett Johansson are among those who quit.
Several well-known celebrities have chosen to permanently disconnect from social media, citing negative impacts on their mental well-being. Stars such as Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, Jim Carrey, and Pete Davidson have all deleted their accounts on platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Keira Knightley found the online environment 'creepy' after only 12 hours on X. Scarlett Johansson described herself as 'too fragile' for social media, noting the time wasted and how it influenced her perception of reality. Elizabeth Olsen deactivated her accounts in 2020, feeling uncomfortable and wary of the pressure to publicly comment on world events.
Alicia Vikander found no joy in social media after a month-long trial. Jim Carrey, who had over 18 million followers, deleted his X account in November 2022, previously using it for political satire. Pete Davidson stated that social media exacerbates anxiety and that life feels more manageable offline, expressing no desire to return.
