As more time passes and smartphones make it simpler to photograph in a matter of seconds, renowned people have developed a strong aversion to posing for pictures with their devoted followers. For instance, Ewan McGregor has referred to selfies as "soulless," citing the fact that fans who ask him for one make it more difficult for him to go about his day-to-day activities.
The primary reason, however, why people take selfies with famous people is so that they may publish them online and thereby attract more attention to themselves. Therefore, it is only normal for many superstars to prefer to refrain from posing for photographs with their devoted admirers.
1. Billie Eilish
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The youthful singer-frustration songwriter at having to sign autographs has been well-documented. She noted that many of the autographs she signed were subsequently offered for sale on the internet. She says, "
I'd way rather get a hug and talk to you than sign something so you can sell it." However, she has no problem posing for a selfie with the people who care about her the most: her supporters.2. Chris Pratt
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The actor said that he doesn't want to take pictures with fans since they only want to show them off to their other pals. So instead, he'll offer a handshake, but many times, even after he declines, people will rush to take a photo. He has apparently concluded that it's fine to not always give people what they want, which is a major shift in his approach to customer service.
3. Joaquin Phoenix
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The famous actor happily signs autographs for fans but refuses to pose for selfies. When a woman requested him to take her picture once, he answered, "You know what? Normally, I wouldn't come up here, but I really appreciate you doing so. Genuine interaction with fans seems more important to him than passing acquaintances.
4. Amy Schumer
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A fan once gave the comedian a terrible experience when he or she chased them down the street and insisted on taking their picture. When she declined, he said, "We paid for you." Since then, she's changed her tune and only poses for photos with genuinely pleasant people.
5. Jennifer Lawrence
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Walking down the street, the actress is likely to be approached by at least one fan who wants to take a selfie and will now politely decline. She doesn't mean any harm by it; this is only her way of protecting herself from the outside world. Given the public nature of her job, she values her personal privacy even more than usual.
6. Justin Bieber
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Know that I won't be photographing myself if we happen to cross paths. I've had it with taking pictures for the time being. According to the internationally renowned singer's Instagram, this is the case. He continued,
"I feel like a zoo animal, and I want to be able to keep my sanity. People won't even say hi to me anymore or recognize me as a human. I'm sorry to disappoint anyone, but I don't feel obligated to provide a photo.7. Shailene Woodley
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The actress explained why she dislikes having her picture taken with random people on the street. She doesn't see the point in taking selfies that aren't tied to any particular experience. Since this is the case, she only takes selfies while working or engaged in some other serious activity. She hopes that one day, everyone will learn to keep their business to themselves.
8. Emma Watson
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The Harry Potter actress has stopped taking photos with fans out of fear for her safety. "If someone takes a picture of me and posts it, within 2 seconds, they've created a marker of exactly where I am to within 10 meters," she explains. Instead, she'll spend as much time as her fans need answering their Harry Potter-related questions.