Actor Andrew Garfield changed his appearance to cope with popularity

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Actor Andrew Garfield shared his experiences related to the role of Spider-Man. In a new interview, he spoke about his reaction to the sudden fame that befell him.

Garfield admitted he felt unprepared for the intense public scrutiny. To cope, he adopted an unusual tactic: he grew a "terrible" beard and started wearing shabby clothes. The actor even planned to follow paparazzi to understand their motives for focusing on him.
Andrew Garfield with a thick beard / As Spider-Man
Andrew Garfield with a thick beard / As Spider-Man
Recalling that period, Garfield noted he experienced significant anxiety and fear of losing his true self. "I don't want to lose what's important to me—myself...", the actor's words are conveyed by Ew.com.

Garfield played the superhero in two films of "The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise in 2012 and 2014, and also appeared in the 2021 film alongside other actors in the role.

Zoomboola.com reminds us that actress Natalia Oreiro recently spoke about her popularity.