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Glen Powell on ducking away from photos with ‘toxic’ celebrity

The actor says he’s a fan of this celebrity’s work, but ‘not a fan of their choices
The actor says he’s a fan of this celebrity’s work, but ‘not a fan of their choices (2025 Invision)
  • Actor Glen Powell recounted an awkward encounter with a "recently cancelled" celebrity at a Hollywood party during an appearance on the "Therapuss with Jake Shane" podcast.
  • Powell expressed admiration for the celebrity's past work but stated he was "not a fan of their choices," leading to discomfort when asked to pose for a photograph with them.
  • He described the celebrity's public image as "toxic," indicating he wished to avoid being seen publicly with them due to their controversial status.
  • Powell drew a parallel between the unnamed celebrity and his character Russ Holiday in the upcoming series "Chad Powers," discussing the nature of mistakes versus being inherently "bad."
  • He also reflected on "cancel culture," noting how the internet prevents individuals from forgetting past mistakes and the importance of accountability.
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