Anthony Mackie On Serious Acting Vs Celebrity Fame

[@americasariessun5536]

He’s not a narcissistic monster with an insatiable need for attention- how refreshing !

yeah, exactly America's Aries...! You are correct. Man, I am TIRED of watching, hearing and seeing people with "INSATIABLE" needs and displays of Narcissism, attention-getting tirades!

[@sachithfernando3918]

Reminds me of the " Dave Chappelle real Legend". There are still people who don't sell their souls for Hollywood fame. At least few left with balls of iron in Hollywood to stand for what they truly believe, compairing to Kevin heart. @*Dress).

[@griffin955]

He approaches the acting profession with the same respect that a lot of British actors do. You can't get cast for roles and be well known here without gaining the respect of your craft from guilds, boards, theatre directors. Hollywood looks for people who look lucrative and turns them into actors. That's why a lot of UK movies are purely passion projects but have so much cadence and personality that they are a joy to watch, but their subtle well crafted messages are lost on the majority of international viewers. Give Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy, Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Bettany, Tom Hardy etc etc the correct roles and script, and they as working actors will bring the movie to life.

[@TheSuspectOnFoot]

He is kinda narcissistic for going on a rant about big stars no longer being a thing just because people don't see him as a big star and watch his movies just because he's in them. There's still names that sell a movie to certain people but Mackie just doesn't happen to be one because he haven't had enough memorable actor-defining roles

[@corysmith3447]

yea everybody wants postive attentiion, so its s lie, if you deny it publicly you get praised look at thes e coments, so its false modesty

[@thismodeleatsalot]

"Celebrity is not a human emotion" - NAILED IT

[@corysmith3447]

you 100% wrong, when your famous and get lots of praise you incsrese serotinin in the rain, hman brains are designed to see our status who and how man people are mean to s or nice to us live us..

[@Shuffffff]

@@corysmith3447 but then you strive for it over and over and you will stop at nothing to achieve it. And we've seen what happens to celebrities who've fallen off time and time again throughout history. Fame will not bring you true happiness, that serotonin is temporary.

[@corysmith3447]

@KZbinr look at Jordan Petersons interview with Cathy newman 30 million views, the human brain has mechnisms that keep track of our status

[@hollywooddc1708]

@@corysmith3447 but celebrity, is an unstable form of status that fucks with your head. A celebrity is reliant on public perception, that can disappear in a flash that has endless variables not in your control. Therefore if your emotion and goals are based on that, and that is how you define your own status, then you're happiness is built on a house of cards

[@valebliz]

I never cared for him in the Marvel movies, but this guy really has depth to him. Plesantly surprised.

[@phantomsoldier87]

Same, although I do like the fact that they gave him more shine as he progressed in the films. Didn't even recognize him from 8 Mile. My favorite part from him was in pain & Gain. There's nothing more refreshing than an actor that's real at the end of the day 💯☺️

[@valebliz]

@@phantomsoldier87 same i didn't pick him in 8mile. Pain&Gain was a pretty decent movie though, probably the only Michael Bay movie i liked.

[@boogerstastesalty]

Yeah. Not a huge fan of his acting ability. Something not quite believable about him. Has a little bit of Early Will Smith in him where you can tell he's trying to act. But as a man, he seems like a great dude. There are other interviews out there of him that show he's smart with a good head on his shoulder.

[@valebliz]

@@boogerstastesalty i feel pretty much the same, i much more enjoy him as a man in interviews than as an actor sadly, i find him very bland while acting. His latest effort in Altered Carbon was bland too.

[@nickb5337]

You guys need to watch The Hurt Locker if you’re not convinced of his range.

[@Darksaviour]

Celebrity: Act like they are above others and live in a different social class Actor: Acknowledge that they aren’t different from others and live there life like a normal person. Voice actors are the definition of this. Most down to earth people in the entertainment business.

[@jimyoung9262]

One of the few "celebrities" I have any respect for at all. This man is very intelligent and well spoken. What a cool person.

[@michaelsix9684]

he is grounded, trained, and knows his goals and direction

[@Batman8657]

Bruce Campbell said this same shit basically 20 years ago. "Do you want to be a celebrity, or do you want to be an actor?" Mackie knows the deal.

[@HamzaKhan-jw5wc]

Can you share the link of that interview/video?

[@Batman8657]

@@HamzaKhan-jw5wc It was written in his book "If Chins Could Kill." In fact, I think the book starts out with that quote, but I haven't read it in a long time.

[@HamzaKhan-jw5wc]

+@@Batman8657 Okay, Thank you brother :)

[@Sizdothyx]

"Do you want to be a working actor or do you want to be a celebrity?"

[@kaykutcher2103]

"Do you want to be an actor like me or a star like Richard Burton?" Laurence Olivier to Anthony Hopkins at some point during the 60's. Hopkins was in Transformers 5 so take a wild guess as to the path he eventually chose.

[@Daniela-pr7rz]

@@kaykutcher2103 On the other hand, I cannot imagine anyone answering: "I want to be a superficial celebrity that everybody adores without reason and I want to suck at being an actor". Even those that secretly want to be celebrities would answer the other way, just because it's the only answer that makes you likable.

[@kaykutcher2103]

@Sharon Jensen Yes he was game for anything by then if only to support his young children and theater work because all of that money from Hollywood's golden age equated to pretty much nothing by then. At home we call him Laurence "anything for a buck" Olivier though he appeared in a few good ones around that time like The Marathon Man, A Little Romance, and Love Among the Ruins.

[@vorshack8968]

. . . yes

[@samogonbrother]

kay kutcher so you say hopkins is not a serious actor?Well thats sad.

[@prathit7541]

This guy has the wisdom of an 80-year-old!

[@Sevcen23]

That's because he went to private school. His parents could make it happen, they have a real good marriage btw.

[@pascaltomasovic3586]

​@@Sevcen23 our boy clarence

[@iwasanMBTInerd]

Wisdom knows no age

[@nathantyrell4898]

@Vogelmilch I'm living proof!

[@night00glider]

I think you’re making captain America reference or something, but the replies are 8 miles reference, which is more amazing

[@davidbarker3430]

this is the coolest guy on the planet

[@marcdellorusso180]

He's pretty cool.

[@NoName-le5oz]

nice guy i remember him from 8mile

[@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164]

Mashallah tbark Allah alhamudillah inshallah better astgfrallah

[@williamdor8409]

Damn! finally a celebrity/actor that speaks the truth!

[@jguinto101]

Very refreshing

[@alyssajones4368]

Ikr? He's a rare specimen.

[@alyssajones4368]

@Sharon Jensen Factual!

[@mikeymcg4907]

It's because he doesn't consider himself a celebrity

[@project6439]

Nobody can replace Chris Evans as cap but I let this slide cuz Anthony is cool

[@Bladestar7]

There is a big difference in being a celebrity and being a working actor. If you go into this wanting to be a celebrity, you won get far. You go into this wanting to be a working actor, you'll always work.

[@davelawson03]

Fax if you wanna be a celebrity just for the sake of being a celebrity(ex:Kardashian’s)you’ll be miserable in the long term.The key is to have a passion,that will give you purpose and long term fulfillment.💯

[@yapeseguy9261]

nice. i never knew this side of this actor

[@KNByam]

He's very refined.

And see, that is the SAD part. Here is a great actor with sincerity. But the movie industry does not reward people like Mackie. But you and I, we would pay money to see a Broadway show or Play or a small movie where this guy is acting in.

[@ssga7081]

@magesticmaniacc He was *magnificent* in We Are Marshall

[@reckyu2174]

Morgan Freeman said the same thing. "Being a working actor is more realistic than being a star" I guess that's why they're called STARS. They are somewhere unreachable.

[@jamesalvarado3961]

Kim Kardashian celebrity, Daniel day Lewis actor. Easy to understand

[@alyssajones4368]

🤣 yep.

[@NoahKaneisme]

Brie Larson vs Joaquin Pheonix. Kim K only starred in one home "movie"

[@marcin5690]

Kim Kardashian was in one movie I think (and one porn lmao)

[@iwasanMBTInerd]

Celebrity for being nothing but a sex idol lol

[@DetectiveConan990v3]

Isaac Bridges the unfortunate truth 😂

[@kgabong]

I respect Anthony Mackie for the fact that no matter what wrongs in his life he has made ,he always corrects them and makes them right. respect to him

[@ethanhoerr2924]

Never pass up the opportunity to give Mackie the mic.

[@TheRhetoricRoom]

One of the best actors in the game. Total respect for his authenticity that could cost him contracts. He knows it. But as he says, he is it for acting, not being a celebrity. I luv that smart man ❤️

[@Shobhana-jq8iu]

What Anthony said is true for every field. Pursuing excellence makes one happy and content not the materialistic benefits or admiration of others.

[@CC-gk9xb]

that's why I like this guy. an interesting soul will always shine no matter where or who they are.

[@redactedrider7606]

Never got into it to be famous, I got into it because I wanted to be happy. Damn. That's a powerful statement right there.

[@matthewmann8969]

Glad Clearance is doing great for himself and that his parents still have a real good marriage

[@game_theory2547]

real af

[@alyssajones4368]

Yep.

[@NoName-nq8vc]

Never liked the guy very much as an actor, but you can tell he's being as genuine as he can be at an event with thousands of people and cameras on him. Respect Mr. Mackie.

[@victorkong82]

Out of everyone in the MCU, he seems like the one who has a lot of intelligence and depth while also not taking himself too seriously.

[@nijithegemini]

new generations need to listen to this

[@michaelgreen3681]

That’s probably the realest thing I’ve ever heard someone say

[@juliehale8099]

This is a very good point. Celebrity is a false construct related to selling a product. Its results can be seen in the worship of fame over ability & truth.

[@swacfan100]

That's what you call Breaking It Down.

[@alyssajones4368]

For real.

[@ezrato]

This is the exact problem I have with so many people I see wanting to be successful with music also (and this is coming from someone who wants to be successful in music) - do you care about being personally famous more than you care about the creative endeavor itself? Cause it really shows when you're the former - just look at any artist who's trying to conform to whatever the most mainstream sound as possible is so they can slap their name on it as opposed to those who care more about writing something that excites them artistically.

[@karlhungus5554]

Wonderful gentleman...thoughtful, grounded, and intelligent.

[@berndb7674]

He seems like a really likeable person.

[@sisigpapi]

What a great response, I'm happy he's doing what he loves and is getting a lot of recognition for it

[@bobdillan5761]

after watching this, my respect for the man skyrocketed.

[@mikedevaney3507]

This is so real ist crazy.....we need so much more of this

[@Twisted86]

All of a sudden I like this guy WAAAAAY more than before I started watching these clips of him.

[@Lukeskywanka]

I watched this conference and Wow 👏 to sir Anthony what an absolute legend mad mad respect for him.

[@arkabanerjee9848]

He is really cool guy this guy is now famous in india rather then anywhere in the world

[@iamapokerface8992]

than*

[@lukeyznaga7627]

these are the kinds of people I want to hang around with. Not shallow phonies, but people with real values. Mackie is a real professional actor, not a wack job with " sense of entitlement".

[@keny1555]

This, and the clip about why modern Hollywood movies suck made me respect him so much.

[@martykehoe8510]

What an impressive guy! So refreshing to hear in this day and age of narcissists running amok. He truly gets what's important in life. Good for him!!

[@sev2300]

His candor and wisdom is refreshing!

[@automotives902]

People before becoming celebrities " I wanna be famous, I want everyone to know about me" People after becoming celebrities " get away from me" Edit:this does not mean for everyone

[@TiffanyRay]

Thats because theyre ignorant and dont know anything about being a celebrity and they think when theyre famous life is gonna be like paradise When in actuality fame destroys people it actually ruins your reputation instead of building it up

[@VapidVulpes]

Friggin a man, I'm so stoked to come across his interviews. Love is perspectives on stuff

[@michaelsix9684]

he is so right, be a working actor is the way to go

[@TotalTech_]

I think most celebrities just want to be rich

[@alyssajones4368]

Pretty much.

[@TheGuac25]

I mean that’s everyone

[@G4MBIT]

As is you don't.

[@davelawson03]

Ain’t nothing wrong with it...

[@kbshowtyme]

@Lol Suck Or more

[@lindamagagula7476]

Anthony Mackie is a great, nice guy. When I saw him in the Marvel films. He damnnn killed the role 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@themastema1189]

Standing ovation for how this man's spoke. No one asks to be a hero no one asks to be a celebrity...unless you're the kardashians.

[@alexbentley4087]

This man's honesty is so refreshing

[@mrex3553]

I have seen alot of his talks. I must say, I respect him alot

[@garybowler5946]

There are still good people in the world, thank you for affirming that fact. Respect.

[@abrahamfigz6585]

Great answer, I see now why the Marvel cast love this guy. True dude

[@Ivotas]

I've watching a couple of these videos of Anthony Mackie and I have to say that I really found some deep appreciating for the guy. Not that I had a bad opinion of him before but truth be told I was a little indifferent towards him. But damn does he come across as a person that one actually wants to have a real conversation with. Hats off to you Mr. Mackie.

[@jefflangdon3540]

This guy is switched on, smart dude.

[@Hi_I_am_Ed]

For some reason youtube recommended a few of those interviews to me and man - didnt really care a whole lot about falcon. But this dude is one of the few people I'd love to have a beer with. Just talking about whatever comes to mind at the time. Really cool human being.

[@estoyaqui5386]

Hope restored, thank you Mr Mackie.

[@josephrousell2818]

I need to apply this to my craft as a writer. Such a healthy, grounded state of mind.

[@crazyman8472]

He went to Juilliard! That's awesome. 😎

[@tazs8142]

seems like a very genuine guy

[@platinumpatience5307]

Falcon might not be everyone's favourite Marvel superhero, but Anthony is probably the most likeable actor of the group.

[@krtlkid]

I agree.

[@s.f.694]

He’s so cool and honest happy for his success great guy 👏🏻💕

[@RSID]

Very intelligent answer. Respect Anthony Mackie.

[@strauqq1]

Good stuff.

[@zachb3573]

This is the most I’ve heard him speak. Now I can’t stop listening.

[@duncankawooya6473]

So true

[@DocUno1]

Being real I like it

[@alyssajones4368]

He speaks the truth. Very rare in the entertainment industry these days.

[@mattrowan2460]

Anthony Mackie = One of my new, Favorite people at Hollywood

[@domidayv]

Everyone should watch the full sit-down panel, it good. He really let's the people know just how downhill movies have gone.

[@KornelCornelius]

Mackie The Duuuude!!! Rap battle with Eminem, interpreting 2pac in Notorious, Hurt locker, Black or White etc.... such a long and glorious way and great example!

[@elevatormusic4000]

Didn't really care for *Falcon* but *Anthony Mackie* is awesome.

[@amoonmonkey]

Damn Anthony mackie really reminds me of a young denzel Washington, just from how well spoken and knowledgeable he is

[@alleywatson]

Nail on head for last sentence he said

[@Artofficial1986]

RIP gonna miss seeing this guy in movies

[@minkim9550]

Wow this guy some of the things he said! Very eloquent and good at speaking!

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

This is a man who sounds like he wants to do his job the right way. Good for him.

[@kynismos]

Very good advice.

[@riverlong4035]

I went to a performing arts high school and let me tell you, some of my classmates are now on Broadway, and several have been consistently working TV and movie actors since the late 90's. The people who were the most attention seeking and 'confident' at my school, aren't doing anything artistic now. They were "the leads" in high school and now they're just making noise on Facebook. In fact, only *one* of the working actors who I went to school with was even a lead in one of our plays! (He was really good in that, though.) He was mainly a solid ensemble player and an all around humble (and very cute, but may not have known just how cute) guy. He's now married to a fellow actor who herself is on a very well regarded police procedural. The real talent was in the students at my school who weren't "stars" they were artists.

[@PlayList93033]

He mentioned he went to Juilliard School which is very hard to get into. The acceptance rate is at the single digits. Right now, it’s 7%. It’s harder to get in than some of the Ivy League schools.

[@jr7lee]

Well said!!

[@zhaoozhao1385]

what a real one

[@JohnPierre-lz6vb]

"Being a celebrity is a status not a Job." John Jay Pierre.

[@AssassinKillua15]

I look at the entire cast of Breaking Bad and that's how I feel about Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Bob Odenkirk, Anna Gunn, Giancarlo, and Johnathen Banks. All of their performances were so surreal to watch and you can tell they're in it for the craft of acting rather than to be seen as a celebrity. Same with the performances in Better Call Saul. You can tell which is which by how many movies and what movies the person is taking. The Rock is a celebrity. Joaquin Pheonix is an actor.

[@sarahtrudel8386]

And so very handsome! There is a look of intelligence in his eyes that's very very attractive. Glad to see he also has the guts to speak his mind.

[@thebaldone7453]

Why can't all celebs be like this great man!

[@JulioRodriguez-vm9rp]

Facts 💯💯

[@AnjewTate]

I like Anthony's work OUTSIDE of Marvel. Even his work on Altered Carbon was pretty good too... he carried the season the best as he could, given the lackluster direction and writing.

[@Kathy12Ray]

Is this even real? A professional. I love him.

[@googleuser3665]

Respect!

[@iCat4Ever]

the 1 dislike is tom 😂 holland

[@shrekgamer4199]

Preach my brother

[@omzdayz5302]

Watch him in ‘Half nelson’ with Ryan gosling best performance I’ve seen him in

[@adrianaron9639]

The more I hear him speak the more I am at awe of his nature.

[@danielrolf6205]

Bob Odenkirk (from Better Call Saul) has a story related to this in that people he knew from back home felt he was initially failing as an actor in a way because he wasnt a celebrity! XD

[@kurtfranklin2680]

I would have never expected this guy was so cool

[@AnimeWeebDude22]

Anthony Mackie is my favorite actor

[@TheRealParanaue]

He's been one of my favorite actors since Spike Lee's "She Hate Me" with Kerry Washington.

[@janithakumara8053]

your word is priceless !!!

[@R3TR0J4N]

Anthony Mackie playing any role no matter hwo small it is or how low the budget the production is a great point how his honing his craft which is acting.

[@evilsteven3000]

I won't say much. I am totally agree. He is a working actor. When you love your work, you are not looking for fame and fortune.

[@tikacho]

Not Only U Are Amazing Actor That I Adore ♥️♥️♥️ U Are Always Right On Point!!! 💯💯💯 Your Intelligence! Your Thinking and Representing everything ….right now in this interview is Priceless 💯💯💯💯♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@tal-lancer]

what an injustice that he's actually in the worst episode of black mirror..

[@CamJames]

it's not even close to the worst.