Harris Dickinson Calls Out 'Inappropriate' Fan Comments Following His Role in Babygirl

Harris Dickinson Speaks Out on Fan Reactions

Actor Harris Dickinson, known for his role in the steamy drama Babygirl, has voiced his discomfort with the way some fans have sexualized him. The 29-year-old, who is preparing to portray John Lennon in an upcoming Beatles biopic, shared that the public's reaction to his role in the erotic thriller crossed boundaries that he found unsettling.

Unexpected Attention

Despite being proud of his work and the collaboration with talented individuals like Halina Reijn and Nicole Kidman, Dickinson expressed that the intense scrutiny he faced was unexpected. "You can't really control that and you can't really get caught up in it, but people are strange," he remarked, reflecting on the odd nature of fan reactions.

Inappropriate Encounters

On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he revealed that some comments from fans have been downright inappropriate, especially in professional settings where one would expect decorum. He recounted an uncomfortable encounter on a flight where a fan requested him to dance and shared personal anecdotes related to his film, which he found quite invasive.

Redefining Expectations

While Dickinson acknowledges that the film had erotic elements, he insists that it was not meant to be merely provocative. He feels a disconnect between the film's artistic intentions and how it has been perceived publicly, stating, "I feel like I'm constantly rejecting that a little bit." This highlights a growing conversation about the treatment of actors in a culture that sometimes blurs the lines of professionalism and fandom.

Struggling with Fame

Before gaining fame, Dickinson described himself as a chubby boy, which makes the sudden attention and label of a heartthrob feel strange to him. He shared that the insecurities of his past still linger, complicating his comfort with being desired. "It’s not something I’ve been particularly used to… ‘being desired’,” he noted, indicating a complex relationship with his newfound image.