Scarlett Johansson Tried Instagram For 3 Days And Says She'll Never Use Social Media Again: "My Ego's Too Fragile"
Johansson joins a short list of celebrities who choose not to have social media because it adds no value to their life. She says she has enough anxiety to deal with and doesn't need the stress of Instagram.
In an age where social media platforms are ubiquitous, some celebrities choose to take a different route, deliberately avoiding these digital spheres. Their reasons vary from personal privacy to mental health, and their choices challenge the status quo of celebrity culture. Emma Stone, an Academy Award-winning actress, is one of these social media abstainers. Stone's concerns revolve around her mental health; she believes that social media can exacerbate her anxiety, a sentiment shared by many others.
Similarly, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe also avoids social media, maintaining that the constant scrutiny and potential for criticism would be damaging to his self-esteem and overall mental well-being. Then there's Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, who has expressed concerns over privacy. For Lawrence, social media presents an uncomfortable level of exposure, and she prefers to maintain her personal life's boundaries. Hollywood A-lister Scarlett Johansson is another one to add to the list, as she has recently made it very clear that she has no interest in joining the likes of Instagram.
Scarlett Johansson Tried Instagram for 3 Days and Says She'll Never Use It Again
The popular podcast "Him & Her Show" of The Skinny Confidential, hosted by Lauryn Everts Bosstick and Michael Bosstick, recently had Scarlett Johansson on as a guest, who opened up about why social media is simply not her thing. Lauryn brought up the topic and asked Johansson about not being on Instagram.
"I honestly am too fragile person to have social media," Johansson responded. "My ego's too fragile." She jokingly referred to herself as a "delicate flower" and says she doesn't want to deal with the stuff on social media.
"I have enough anxiety," she added. The Bossticks suggested that she just not read the comments, but it's more than that for Johannson.
"I had Instagram once for three days," she explained. "When I started realizing I'd spent 20 minutes looking at somebody's Instagram who’s like... worked for a friend, had a pitbull, two daughters...lives in Burbank... I just wasted 17 minutes of time! I now feel like I should move to California and get this specific dog and change my life in all these ways. I felt so bad, like I was missing out on this random person’s life."
While Johansson was being a little facetious, she does bring up something that is alive and well in the world of social media. Many people get so caught up in looking at other people's lives that they forget to be grateful for what they have or even forget to focus on nurturing the many blessings they have in their life. It's estimated that over 302 million people in the US are social media users, meaning that 90% of the total population is using platforms like Instagram. We already know that social media plays a big role in many people's mental health, particularly young women and teenage girls who are online for several hours a day and struggling with their self-esteem. While there is certainly a healthy way to use social media, it seems like it's becoming harder and harder for people to use it in a normal way.
Other celebrities such as Kate Winslet and Pink have made it clear that they don't want their children on social media either because it can ruin their youth, cause some development issues, and even open up the possibility of being preyed on by predators. At the very least, we can all think twice about how often we're using Instagram, TikTok, etc. so that we can preserve our mental health and perhaps protect the wellbeing of minors.
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