Emma Stone reveals: I do not use Instagram to preserve my mental health

It withdraws itself from the race of stars and influencers; To build a daily digital presence across social media platforms, Emma Stone chose to take a completely different path. The 37-year-old actress recently confirmed that she does not have an Instagram account, and does not intend to create one, justifying her decision by taking care of her psychological health, before any professional or promotional considerations.

A sarcastic advertisement…and a simpler reality:

Stone’s statements were: When she was broadcasting her commercial during the Super Bowl. In the advertisement, Stone appears inside her home, trying in vain to buy the name “emmastone.com,” only to enter into escalating fits of anger with each failed attempt, before the computer presents her with a new comedic style each time.

The irony is that the story was not far from reality, as the American actress admitted that she had not actually reserved her domain name, and jokingly commented that it would have been strange if the public had entered the site; To find content that has nothing to do with it, in reference to the risks associated with not securing digital names in the Internet age.

Although she now has an official website, Stone made it clear that she does not plan to turn it into a lifestyle platform or personal blog like some stars, stressing clearly: “One hundred percent no.”

Why are you staying away from Instagram?

The reason, she said, is directly related to her mental health. She confirmed that she is afraid to engage in the daily interaction pattern imposed by the platform, indicating that she knows herself well enough; To realize that this type of constant exposure may not be healthy for her.

She added that she prefers to be a silent observer, rather than an active party, as she likes to follow other people’s content without getting involved in the cycle of continuous publishing and interaction. This position reflects a growing awareness among a number of stars about the impact of social media on psychological stability, especially in light of public pressure, the culture of comparison, and quick judgments.

What is striking in an industry that depends, to a large extent, on public image and direct interaction with the audience, is that Stone’s decision is remarkable, especially since she is at the peak of her artistic presence. However, her choice seems consistent with her personality, which has always tended toward privacy and avoided excessive display.

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Digital presence… under different conditions:

Despite her absence from Instagram, Stone is not far from the digital world. She did not deny her early relationship with the Internet, revealing that in her childhood she used to create primitive websites through old platforms, such as: “Geocities” and “Angelfire,” and that she lived the blogging boom with passion, and was an avid reader of blogs.

Today, she describes herself as leaning more towards the Substack platform, known for its independent newsletters. She explained that she spends monthly sums to subscribe to a variety of content, ranging from fashion, creative writing, and some light news of a social nature, in addition to more in-depth material for quiet nighttime reading.

Stone believes that this type of content returns the Internet to its early roots, when it was based on lengthy texts and integrated ideas, not on quick images and brief comments. According to her, she likes to return to content that contains actual material, and not just short explanatory materials.

Between fame… and privacy:

Emma Stone’s decision reflects a broader shift in how some celebrities and stars view the concept of public presence. Instead of considering digital platforms as an indispensable necessity, some of them are reevaluating the cost of this presence on the psychological level. In Stone’s case, the equation seems clear: she can promote her business through traditional channels, participate in major advertising campaigns, and even launch a personal website, without putting herself under a daily microscope open to the comments of millions.

While many people today link success to the number of followers and interaction rates, Stone confirms through her position that psychological stability may be the most important criterion, as she is strongly present on screen, but she chooses to be absent from a platform that she believes may disturb her internal balance, and she considers it a form of self-protection.

Before the Oscars:

Emma Stone’s Super Bowl ad will be shown before the start of the Oscars ceremony, scheduled for next March 15, at a time that reflects the peak of her artistic presence this season. This year, Emma Stone is competing in the Best Actress award for her role in the film “Begonia”, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, a work that she also co-produced. Her nomination comes after a previous successful collaboration with the same director in the film “Poor Things”, for which she won an Oscar, which strengthened her position as one of the most prominent stars of her generation.

 

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