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Josh 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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Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Josh Hutcherson found himself answering for a throwaway Taylor Swift line months later. A playful promo clip had taken off online. The actor’s chat with Jordan Firstman resurfaced during the “I Love LA” rollout. Soon, Hutcherson’s Swiftie comment became the part people fixated on. A later GQ interview showed how that moment landed on him. Hutcherson said the reaction brought real heat onlin…
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