Armie Hammer is generating major acolytes for his powerhouse performance in Call Me By Your Name, but his role in the gay-themed romance has earned him no shortage of enemies.
And after responding to one particularly negative story about himself on Twitter, the star decided to delete his account altogether.
The move was in response to Buzzfeed’s lazily bitchy article “Ten long years of trying to make Armie Hammer happen.”
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Anne Helen Petersen, the site’s Senior Culture Writer, writes “How many second chances does a handsome white male star get?”
“Is Hammer truly a unique star who’s finally finding his niche — or simply a beautiful, pedigreed white man who’s been allowed, in a way that few others in Hollywood have, endless attempts to discover it?”
As Indie Wire reports, Hammer was fast to respond to the article, writing, “Your chronology is spot on but your perspective is bitter AF. Maybe I’m just a guy who loves his job and refuses to do anything but what he loves to do…?”
It’s hardly Hammer’s first Twitter-based trauma. Back in September, malignant veteran actor James Woods lashed out at the film, saying the subject matter was “quietly chip[ping] away at the last barriers of decency.
Hammer did not let that comment go unanswered:
Bopper1
…good for him…social media is a cancer…
tham
A complete cancer…hell its PC.
uneclipsed
Hi Derek de Koff,
“Accolades”, not Acolytes. Unless he’s recruiting. In which case, sign me up.
Cheers.
barkomatic
That referenced article on Buzzfeed is a mean spirited hit-piece.
Celtic
Arnie Hammer is HOT HOT HOT no matter which way or ways he swings. Of course, the James Woods of our universe always expect others to follow a moral ground they are too small to even reach. I always enjoy reading what the least moral among us have to say in order to deflect us away from their inherent immorality or amorality. Kudos to Hammer and the producers.
Kangol
So true about James Woods, a creepy right-wing nut that actress Elizabeth Perkins called out for sexual harassment/assault. He’s about as much a paragon of morality as an open cesspool.
whatsaywhat
More whingeing and whining from some nobody nothing wannabe-journalist about white male privilege and blah blah blah.
Buzzfeed is infested with regressive left-wing liberal-arts graduates with absolutely nothing to say.
Donston
The piece was indeed unnecessarily mean-spirited. It is true that Hollywood (and Hammer’s rich family) has tried and not really succeeded with making him a star. Ryan Reynolds received the same treatment until he got it right. It only has a small amount to do with race and gender and more to do with connections and perhaps who you’re willing to give some up to. That’s just how the industry works.
Herman75
Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet are smart, and sensitive. They really get it. A lot of younger folk are cool that way these days.
By the way, acolytes is the wrong word. Just a heads up. Looks like a phone corrected word.
Hammer is great in the movie. See it!
Donston
They either “get it” or they have a bit more media training than in the past. I remember just how awkward, mealy-mouthed and withdrawn Jake was during the initial promoting of ‘Brokeback’.
jorgecruz
Isn’t it ironic for Buzzfeed to take the time to write an article about someone that they are saying is basically irrelevant? How is his career any worse than actors that have one good movie and get a big name, only to make crap after crap film for the next 10 years. Shia Lebouf, Mark Walberg, James Franco, etc etc etc. Their last good movie was their first good movie.
Donston
I don’t really see why any of those guys would be worth going at right now. Besides Transformers, Shia doesn’t have much of a mainstream career any longer. James Franco has always been an oddball in his acting choices. He’s been in a few solid projects throughout the years, but his time as a Hollywood leading man has also kinda come and gone. Marky Mark has settled into generic “macho action hero lead” guy, and even he doesn’t have much of acting career. Maybe a Zac Efron comparison would make more sense. The majority of his career has been made up of financial and critical flops, but he keeps getting leading roles in mainstream pics.
niles
I find it a bit coincidental that black women are suddenly attacking him when he is in a gay-themed movie. Some stereotypes are apparently quite true.
Brody
Funny how liberals love to harp on the existence of the “privileged, racist, toxic masculinity of white males,” but suddenly reject the whole concept when it comes to one of their own.
Aromaeus
Like yeah if he was black he’d be type-casted and probably overlooked more times than not for roles he could do. White males do get a pass. It’s not even a SJ liberal thing there are studies that have found white people are perceived differently than minorities as far as ability and talent. I don’t know why pointing that out gets so many (white) people so triggered.
Also while James Woods NAMBLA tag was wrong the premise of the relationship is worrying and why I personally won’t see it. You can argue all day that the age of consent where the movie takes place makes it okay but isn’t Armie playing the younger guy’s tutor and living in the kids house?? Sorry that’s skeevy.
dannyboi2
Oh, please you never feel in love with a teacher, lets be real. – That’s the age of innocence, some 17 year olds are better prepared to be in a relationship than 24 years old, age is just a number. It al depends on your upbringing, surroundings and education. If he was 9 and 17 there I have a problem… but, 17 and 24, come on by then we’ve already looked at porn on the internet… It’s no secret. What if the Cards were a hetro at 17 woman or man with a older woman (Now He’s herald a Stud and she’s to young?) Hypocrisy much? Watch the movie before you start criticizing, go with an open mind, I do remember when I was 17 and fell in love with a 27 year old Soldier. One of my most vivid romances and fairy tale come true experiences which I’d never ever forget. Now ask me about my failed straight marriage @ 27 with a 19 year old woman that to this day acts 12. that’s a whole chapter in my life I’d soon forget.
dannyboi2
Oh, please you never feel in love with a teacher, lets be real. – That’s the age of innocence, some 17 year olds are better prepared to be in a relationship than 24 years old, age is just a number. It al depends on your upbringing, surroundings and education. If he was 9 and 17 there I have a problem… but, 17 and 24, come on by then we’ve already looked at porn on the internet… It’s no secret. What if the Cards were a hetro at 17 woman or man with a older woman (Now He’s herald a Stud and she’s to young?) Hypocrisy much? Watch the movie before you start criticizing, go with an open mind, I do remember when I was 17 and fell in love with a 27 year old Soldier. One of my most vivid romances and fairy tale come true experiences which I’d never ever forget. Now ask me about my failed straight marriage @ 27 with a 19 year old woman that to this day acts 12. that’s a whole chapter in my life I’d soon forget. I’ve actually been following the movie and it’s a Romance, the professor falls in love with the 17 year old because of how smart he is and at first refused the advances, forced on by the teen. I’d say Gays don’t get many movies that we can be proud of and this one looks like it could be the next Brokeback Mountain. Laugh, but on a serious note we need more feel good movies. Enough with the Negative, stereotypes.
dannyboi2
If it only took Armie Hammer 10 years and he’s 31, My Gawd, what is wrong with Buzzfeed? Anyone have any clue how hard it’s to make it by 31 in this Industry privileged or not? Armie Hammer is not Privileged, acting is hard work, you try being a leading actor in a major motion picture.. He’s endured blood, sweat and tears at a young age. He’s come a long way baby. If anything being from a wealthy family may have put the microscope on hmi. He’s lucky he’s made it to 31, many would have given up with there first bad review. Look at that Handsome face who wouldn’t want to look at him all day and droll. Yes he’s been given many chances and believe it or not many could care less how good he acts as long as they can stare into those gorgeous eyes. After this movie maybe he’ll get better roles, seriously you can be the best actor yet not get good offers, you have to make a living and getting out there’s a way of staying relevant. He shouldn’t of deleted his twitter, just hired a publicist to manage. I know it’s the principle and he’s making a statement that he’s above all the hate and I’d agree. We really need to be better at being PC… Being respectful showing Love, kindness, caring will never go out of style.
Josh447
Armie is awesome, really. I hate to see him close his account bc of this. He is obviously disturbed over one bi&&tch-c++unts take. He is way better than that and his fans will miss him. He’s a sensitive guy and was a total warrior with the James Woods issue. That was perfect! I’d love to see him come back online and ground himself with smart replys rather than seemingly whimper and disappear to lick his wounds. But then this could be a publicity stunt, will stay tuned.
Josh447
BTW Annie B–itch, Armie Hammer just “happened” get over it.