20 Celebrities Who Don't Use Social Media
From Mikey Madison to Jon Hamm, you can't find these celebrities online. They prove that fame doesn’t have to come with a digital presence.
Being in the spotlight comes with the territory of being a celebrity, but not every star embraces the constant attention—especially when it comes to social media. While platforms like Instagram and Twitter have become essential tools for many actors and musicians to connect with fans, promote projects, and shape their public image, some prefer to stay offline entirely. Instead of sharing their lives online, they let their work speak for itself.
Though it’s rare to find celebrities who have completely avoided social media, there are more than a few who have chosen to keep to themselves. Whether it’s a desire for privacy, a distaste for internet culture, or simply not wanting to deal with the pressures of an online presence, these stars prove that fame doesn’t have to come with a personal social media account.
Keep scrolling to see 20 celebrities who are off social media and learn why they choose to stay offline.
Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm is first on the list of celebrities who are against social media. With no accounts to his name, Hamm has spoken out about his distaste for all things social media during interviews throughout the years. In an interview for his role in the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick, Hamm said, "I don’t find social media edifying. In any way, shape, or form."
Mikey Madison
By far the youngest on this list, many are surprised to learn that Mikey Madison doesn't have any social media accounts. The 25-year-old Anora actor put it simply in a red carpet interview when asked about her absence from any apps: "It's just not for me, really."
Brad Pitt
One of Hollywood's most legendary movie stars has long avoided social media, leaving many devoted fans uncertain about his online presence. Recently, a fan fell victim to a scam by a fake Brad Pitt account, prompting his representatives to issue a public statement. They clarified that Pitt does not use social media on any platform and never will.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson has never been a fan of social media, and she recently confirmed that it will stay that way. She opened up in an interview with InStyle about how her team has asked her multiple times to join social media to promote the film Jurassic World Rebirth, but reemphasizes it's not for her.
Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan has never joined social media, valuing her privacy over an online presence. In an interview with Elle, she explained, "I like that people don’t know my business. I just fundamentally believe that they don’t need to." She also noted that she was fortunate to rise to fame just before social media became widespread, recognizing the pressure it now places on younger actors.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has chosen to stay off social media, citing the pressure to always be funny and the challenges of handling negative comments. On the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, she admitted, "I would feel pressure to be funny the whole time," adding that she doesn’t feel confident enough to navigate the downsides of online platforms.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have deliberately stayed off social media, valuing their privacy and letting their work speak for itself. The twins, who built a fashion empire with The Row and grew up in Hollywood, have expressed a desire to stay out of the spotlight, focusing on their craft rather than personal publicity. "We really didn’t want to be in the front of it," Ashley told i-D, emphasizing their preference for a low-profile lifestyle.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart has chosen to stay off social media, preferring to keep her personal life private. The actress has expressed discomfort with the constant scrutiny that comes with online platforms, telling The Hollywood Reporter that social media feels like "feeding into a gigantic machine that you don’t control." Instead, she focuses on her work, letting her films and performances speak for themselves.
Kate Moss
Kate Moss never joined social media, preferring to keep her life private. The supermodel has expressed a desire to maintain an air of mystery, telling Business of Fashion she doesn't want people knowing her business.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock has chosen to stay off social media, valuing privacy over constant online engagement. The actor has expressed that she prefers to keep her personal life out of the public eye, telling InStyle she doesn't have the time or interest. Instead, she focuses on her career and family.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe has never joined social media, choosing to keep his personal life private. The Harry Potter actor admitted that he would struggle with the pressure of online scrutiny, telling First We Feast, "I would get into fights with people constantly." He prefers to stay out of the spotlight when he’s not working, avoiding the negativity and distractions that come with social media.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal has chosen to stay off social media for his career. The actor told The Hollywood Reporter he doesn't see any value in social media and how it can be unproductive.
Jennifer Lawrence
The actor has said she finds the online world overwhelming, telling InStyle, "I’m not on Twitter because I’m just not good at it. I’m always like, ‘What if I say something wrong?'" Instead, she J. Law focuses on her work, steering clear of the pressures and scrutiny that come with a digital presence.
Emma Stone
In a string of interviews, Emma Stone has stated she's not a fan of social media apps and would think it's best to stay off of it entirely, citing she thinks it brings more negativity than benefits.
Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson has repeatedly deleted his social media accounts, citing their negative impact on his mental health. His decision was influenced by past troubling posts that raised concern among friends, family, and fans.
Winona Ryder
It doesn't come as a shock that icon Winona Ryder prefers to stay off social media and the internet in general. In an interview with Esquire, Ryder said, "I don't live my life online."
Andrew Garfield
In a video interview for Wired, Garfield answered the question of why he's not on social media, citing himself to be a "geriatric millennial," and grew up without the internet and social media and never had the urge to try it out.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis initially joined Facebook, thinking it would be fun, but quickly became disillusioned. She told Cosmopolitan, “It took an ugly turn and became all about who can be the loudest, who can be the angriest, and the most negative.”
Ryan Gosling
It's a little devastating that heartthrob Ryan Gosling has no social media to be found, but we know it's for the right reasons. At least there are plenty of fan accounts to make up for his absence online.
Keira Knightley
In an interview with The Irish Times, Keira Knightley expressed her fear of social media: I had an account for about five seconds. I watched it accumulate, like, 100 followers in three seconds and I got so freaked out that I turned it off straight away," she said. "And then Facebook. I was on for a day 10 years ago, and never posted anything on it, but it still emails me all the time as if I am a member or whatever."