British actor Tom Holland, best known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the entertainment industry, stating that it is “not for him” and admitting that he dislikes Hollywood.
The actor also discussed how he got wind of the fact that he was addicted to alcohol after trying to get sober for a whole month.
Read on to learn more.
Tom Holland Says He Doesn’t Like Hollywood
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follow Page Six, Holland, who has quickly risen to international fame with her charismatic performances and youthful appeal, shares her candid views on the entertainment industry.
The 27-year-old actor, previously seen as a passionate and enthusiastic supporter of his craft, took a different tone when he opened up about his personal feelings about Hollywood and the entertainment industry, stating it was “not for him.”
In a candid interview on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast, Holland said that he loves making movies but that he finds the business side of Hollywood to be “scary.”
“Look, I’m a really big fan of making movies, but I really don’t like Hollywood, it’s not for me,” he admitted. “The business really scares me. I understand that I am part of the business and I enjoy the kind of interaction I have with it.”
Holland continued, “But that said, I’m always looking for ways to remove myself from it, to live as normal a life as possible.”
“Today, do this [podcast] is something I do very rarely,” he added, likening Shetty’s platform to a “safe space” for him to be vulnerable.
Tom Holland Reveals What He Likes to Do
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In addition to expressing his displeasure with the entertainment industry, Holland continues to reveal what he loves to do and will protect, clarifying his interests and values.
The actor revealed that he finds solace in his family and friends, who give him a sense of normality and support outside the industry. He emphasized the importance of the presence of loved ones in his life, stating, “I’m really interested in focusing on the things that make me happy, which is my family, my friends. It’s my carpentry, my golf, the charity my mother runs.”
“Like, that’s the thing that makes me really happy, and that’s the thing that I have to protect,” he added.
Furthermore, Holland expressed his reluctance to lose himself to the entertainment business like some of his other industry peers.
“I’ve seen so many people go ahead of me and lose themselves, and I have friends that I’ve grown up with who aren’t my friends anymore because they’ve lost themselves to this business,” the actor said. .
Tom Holland Discusses His Alcohol Addiction
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Elsewhere in his conversation with Shetty, Holland opened up about his struggle with alcoholism when trying to get sober for a month and how he overcame it.
Holland said that he first realized he had a problem with alcohol when “all I could think about was drinking.”
“I’m waking up thinking about it,” he said. “I was checking the clock … And it really scared me.”
“Maybe I had a little alcohol. So I decided to punish myself and said, I’ll do February too. I’ll take two months off,” he added.
He Is Taking A Break From Acting
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The “Cherry” actress recently announced that she is taking a break from acting after her latest role in the Apple TV+ series “The Crowded Room.” Holland said that the role, which saw him playing a man with dissociative identity disorder, was “a difficult role.”
“We’re exploring certain emotions that I’ve definitely never experienced before. Also, as a producer, dealing with the day-to-day problems that come with any film set, just adds to that extra pressure,” he said in an interview with Extra TV.
Holland said that the role took a toll on her health and she felt the need to take a break from acting.
“I’m now taking a year off, and that’s a result of how difficult this show is,” he said.
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