The internet was divided after Daniel Craig made some controversial comments about being a celebrity in a recent interview with the New York Times.
The 56-year-old James Bond star made the comments after singer Chappell Roan (real name Kayleigh Rose Amstutz) candidly addressed her struggles with stalking, harassment, and “predatory behavior” on social media. Keep reading to find out more…
Daniel Craig Calls Celebrity Life A 'Terrible, Terrible Thing'
Craig made no secret of his dislike of the 'fame' side of being a Hollywood actor, and told the publication: "Celebrity kills you."
"Really, it's a terrible, terrible thing that can happen, and I think you've got to really fight against all of the things that it throws in your face, because it's so easy to be tempted," the Knives Out actor continued.
The Queer actor then addressed Roan's past Instagram message, which saw her candidly address her struggles with fame, and said: "I really admire the guts to say those things." But not all of Craig's fans seem to have admired him for opening up about his true feelings on fame, as many of them thought he was being "whiny" for complaining about fame and fortune, more specifically the fortune part…
Social Media Slams Daniel Craig's Comments
"Must be hard being rich... hope never happens to me," quipped one fan on an X post. "Oh please!" exclaimed a second, as a third said: "Poor baby."
"This dude is the biggest whiny little [expletive.] Just enjoy that you are rich and famous," slammed a fourth, as a fifth said: "Poor Baby. Hey McDonald's is hiring. Trust mem nobody will know who you are at the drive thru." "Poor pitiful millionaire babies," joked another.
"Breaking News: Millionaire complains about being a millionaire," commented another X user on the same post. "Let's see him give the money back then," wrote another. "After he did how many James Bond movies? Will he give money the back?" asked another, as someone else harshly said it was "hard to feel sorry for him when he made millions off it."
