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.