16 Celebs Who Got Rid Of Their Smartphones (Or Never Owned One At All)
Ed Sheeran:
The British singer-songwriter famously ditched his smartphone in 2015, opting instead for a simple flip phone.
Tom Hardy:
The British actor revealed in an interview that he doesn’t own a smartphone, as he prefers to “live in the moment.”
Rihanna:
The Barbadian singer is rumored to have ditched her smartphone in 2019 after a period of self-reflection and prioritizing mental health.
Chris Pine:
The American actor revealed in an interview with BBC Radio 1 that he doesn’t own a smartphone, saying he prefers to “live a life that’s not driven by the need to constantly check [his] phone.”
Karl Lagerfeld:
The late German fashion designer reportedly never owned a smartphone, preferring to communicate via email on his computer.
Adele:
The British singer reportedly gave up her smartphone in 2016, saying that she wanted to focus on her music and be more present in the moment.
Louis C.K.:
The American comedian famously doesn’t own a smartphone or have any social media accounts, saying that he finds it too distracting.
Prince Harry:
The Duke of Sussex revealed in an interview with Newsweek that he doesn’t use social media, and tries to limit his screen time in general.
Jennifer Lawrence:
The American actress revealed in an interview that she doesn’t have a personal social media account, and rarely checks her email.
Keanu Reeves:
The Canadian actor revealed in an interview that he doesn’t use social media, and prefers to live “in the real world.”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson:
The American actor and former professional wrestler reportedly doesn’t use social media on his phone, and instead relies on a team of social media managers to run his accounts.
Emma Stone:
The American actress revealed in an interview that she doesn’t have a personal social media account, saying that it’s “just not something that [she] feels is important.”
Benedict Cumberbatch:
The British actor revealed in an interview that he doesn’t use social media, and prefers to focus on his work and his family.
Kristen Stewart:
The American actress revealed in an interview that she doesn’t use social media, saying that she prefers to keep her private life private.
Sarah Jessica Parker:
The American actress revealed in an interview that she doesn’t own a smartphone, and instead relies on a flip phone and an iPad for communication.
Emma Watson:
The British actress revealed in an interview that she doesn’t use social media, and instead prefers to focus on her activism work and her studies.