Josh Hutcherson on Swift Backlash & Body Insecurities

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome to Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. Josh Hutcherson, the 33-year-old star from the Hunger Games, caught major heat from Taylor Swift fans after admitting he's not one of them. Back in December 2025, during a chat with his I Love LA co-star, Jordan Firstman, he straight up said her music isn't his vibe. No shade. Intended. Swifties flooded him with backlash all mine, and now he's spilling on how it all shook him up in a fresh British GQ interview. That original interview clip blew up quick, with Firstman even joking about a tiny bit of shade. Hutcherson doubled down in GQ, saying he respects Swift, but her sound just doesn't quick for him. The hate storm hit hard enough that he's dodging the internet to skip that toxic energy. He's always kept a low profile in Los Angeles, with his girlfriend of 13 years, Spanish actress Claudia Trizac, staying off social media to stay, mysterious for his roles. Her exposure turns actors into means, he explained, making it tough to vanish into characters.

1:04At five with five, he's dealt with body insecurities his whole career. Therapy and time have helped him own his look, turning what used to feel like flaws into part of who he is. No more spiraling into feeling worthless. He's coping better now, even if triggers like losing roles to taller guys can stir it up. With his I Love LA press tour wrapping soon, Hutcherson's itching to retreat and keep those old doubts cage tight, focusing on the private life that lets him shine on screen.