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Josh Hutcherson on Taylor Swift Backlash: 'I'm Dodging Social Media'

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Josh Hutcherson, known for his role in The Hunger Games, is addressing backlash from Taylor Swift fans after expressing his personal preference for her music. The actor, who stands at five foot five, has always kept a low profile to maintain mystery for his roles. He recently opened up about his insecurities, particularly around his height, and how therapy and age have helped him embrace his unique qualities. As he wraps up his I Love LA press tour, Hutcherson is focusing on self-acceptance and avoiding triggers that could stir up past controversies.

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Josh Hutcherson on Taylor Swift Backlash: 'I'm Dodging Social Media'

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Josh Hutcherson on Taylor Swift Backlash: 'I'm Dodging Social Media'. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 20th, entertainment and celebrity news. Today starts now, AI-powered and trending. Josh Hutcherson is firing back at Taylor Swift fans who hit him with hate online after he admitted he's not one of them. The 33-year-old actor made the comment during a chat with his, I love LA co-star, back in December 2025, saying no shade but her. Music just isn't his vibe. Now in a fresh British GQ interview, he's explaining why that backlash has him dodging social media altogether. The drama kicked off when Swifties flooded him with negativity, and Hutcherson says a caught him off guard since he actually respects Taylor and thinks she's great. He's wrapping up his I love LA press tour soon, and can't wait to dip back into his low-key life in Los Angeles with his girlfriend of 13 years. Spanish actors Claudia Trizek. Fans reactions turned while was a casual opinion into a full-on storm, pushing him to rethink being online. At 5'5, he already keeps a tight lid on his presence to stay mysterious for roles, avoiding

the trap of becoming just a meme that folks. Can on C. He's opened up more about his own battles with insecurities, especially around his height and looks, crediting therapy and age for helping him own it. All. Instead of spiraling, he's learned to see those traits as part of his full character, handling them in a healthier way. As the tour winds down, Hutcherson knows triggers like losing roles to taller guys could stir things up again, but he's focused on keeping those. Doubt's case while embracing who he is right now.

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