"Stranger Things"' David Harbour on Fame and Mental Health | Amanpour and Company

[@snaredude56]

David seems like a good guy. It's great that he has been public about his sobriety and his bipolar disorder. There is still stigma associated with both, but bipolar in particular, so kudos for him using his platform to show people that it's OK to talk about and be who you are. And that you can get better.

[@randomrecipes5007]

As long as he doesn't voice his political opinion like a buffoon encouraging kids to punch people they disagree with in the face... then yeh I'm fine with him using his platform once again. Sobriety is tough.. I know first hand. Good for him for spreading that message.

[@rhiannonsoma21]

It makes me happy to see David so open about who he is with the world, and that he looks out for the kids of stranger things

[@juliasutherland1109]

this guy couldn’t be sexier if he tried

[@nasmith83]

Totally! In that, I don't even know I'm sexy kinda way too. He's so appealing.

[@JazzyB9481]

Exactly 🥵

[@thegreenpianist7683]

@@aethereal100 acknowledging someone's good look or sexual appeal is not objectifying, it was a compliment.

[@thegreenpianist7683]

@@aethereal100 I can see where you're coming from, so fair enough.

[@Googaify]

@@aethereal100 jeez relax. I'm sure he appreciates the compliments since he's talked so many times about his complexes. It feels like he doesn't really realize how good looking he is, so why not mention it? It doesn't hurt. It's just a compliment. No one's trying to objectify him here.

[@shawnmurray9964]

I love David, I’ve been following his work for quite awhile, before he got Stranger Things & all the fame. He’s a solid guy.

[@wadewilson8011]

I was aware of him since "The Equalizer." Actually met him while he was filming Season 1 of Stranger Things. He's a really cool and laid back guy.

[@shadowseer07]

Love David. Ive had the biggest crush on Hopper since season one.

[@flowertree2732]

💯 😉

[@thegreenpianist7683]

This guy is currently my favorite actor, not just for his amazing works, but I've been watching a lot of his interviews and he seems very wise and very sensible, he's been through a lot and learned from his past, honestly reminds me a little bit of my dad the way he talks and explains things, maybe that's why I gravitate towards him.

[@alondathomas293]

First saw him as a creepy villain in A Walk Among The Tombstones years ago---that's a very dark, but really good film noir---and in other films afterwards, so it was cool to see him blow up because of Stranger Things. He was also pretty funny as the wanna-be superhero in Black Widow, and had two of the best action sequences in the film. It's been good to see more and more famous people like him openly talk about struggling with their own personal mental health issues, because it takes the shame and the stigma out of speaking about it. Good character actor with a memorable look too, who's worth seeing in just about anything he's in.

[@blakeandcamp]

David is one of those actors I could listen to interviews of for hours. He's always been a very thoughtful and introspective guy and I appreciate that.

[@immortalfrom90]

I love him so much. Such a beautiful man

[@mystichammer6517]

David is such a great down-to-Earth guy. I would love to just hang with him some time, feel like we would be able to talk about life forever. Hope for all the best in his life and career.

[@clapiotis]

Such a lovely actor with wise thoughts and also a very likeable, down to earth interviewer. What more could anyone ask? Greetings from Athens, Greece.

[@earthmamma85]

David is absolutely an amazing man. He is just a good guy.

[@Scully331]

Sadly, I think 'branding' is here to stay for any actor. I hope that the talent agencies that manage any actor at any age helps guide them through the process, they shouldn't have to maneuver the branding process without professional help. And actors should be encouraged to put branding in the proper context in their lives, they are not the brand, the brand should be curated and developed as an entity outside of personhood.

[@davidesperanza7701]

Finally a serious american interviewer.

[@jehreetv]

But she wasn't american?

[@doompod]

Extremely wise words.

[@ThePoorBoy]

Super sharp guy, and his IQ definitely comes out in his acting! The first thing I saw him in was the short lived but very excellent WGN series Manhattan, which was about the Manhattan Project. He really commanded the screen in that series, and I had a feeling he'd go on to have a great career. Happy to see that he's essentially become an icon through Stranger Things!

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Everything he says is true, but that's why parents must step up. As well, it's a choice to pursue fame and there are tangible rewards that, perhaps because we live in the 'kardashocene' era, are mythically attainable. It's crap, it's not living a good life, it's superficial and ultimately, if that's all there is, will leave a person alone and unfulfilled.

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

Fame is traumatizing for a child. I always felt so sad and worried for Millie.

[@brixcer]

People having countdowns to her turning 18 is so sick like they somehow thought her being a day away from 18 suddenly changes everything

[@TheSlimmshadyy]

He was a big actor even before Stranger Things. He has been in movies like James Bond and The Equalizer.

[@AGreyAlien]

Everyone usually goes through an identity crisis in their 20's, lets hope the kids turn out fine, but we know there will unfortunately be one that will probably end up doing drugs or worse. Fame is definitely a prison.

[@witchywoods267]

I’m like 0% attracted to men, but David is such a dreamy human. I just love him so much. Would love to know him in any capacity

[@elizaheathen]

he is bang on the money with this. feel like we saw millie succumb to this in real time

[@MrDudoma]

I'd give this dude a bear hug.

[@DocDarkness]

I think David went into stranger things initially as just a job that would last 1 season and he had to deal with a bunch of kids for awhile andvrhrn thatd be it. But he's really developed a papa bear attitude about them he wants to protect them as best he can and grew attached to them.

[@alexvalentine4934]

where is the long version of this interview

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

He could be an Indiana Jones.

[@reddalchemy5970]

Speak it and it can be done…

[@themasterrogerdelgado]

He brings a much needed positive take on police. He's my favorite character in this series along with Mike.

[@Dion_Mustard]

He's a great guy. Seems down to earth. Love him in S.T :) Personally I particularly dislike the world of Celebrity for a couple of reasons..one because it creates unpleasant Egos at times - such as the celebs who demands special treatment (Diana Ross as an example who demands things at restaurants) - but also because there aren't many celebs you will find who haven't been negatively affected by their new found stardom such as people abusing them or using them or walking over them. So I think once you become a "celeb", you ultimately enter a world of corruption. On the other hand, being paid good money for what you do and having supportive loving fans who love you must be a great confidence booster. I just wouldn't wish to experience that myself, not when anxiety and exhausation kicks in.

[@julieb7785]

Superficial comment: I love this journalist.Yes, she's articulate and profoundly versed, but I love that she wears the same blouse over and does not look like a Hugh Heffner's plaything with fake eyelashes and big bxxbs blathering on in squeaky voices about metoo.

[@snaredude56]

It's probably because she spent a good part of her youth in England. I visited London fir the first time 5 years ago and was struck by how ordinary the reporters and anchors looked. I don't recall seeing any runway models delivering the news. It as if they were all hired because of their talent with no consideration that they had to look beautiful. Spending the earliest part of her youth being raised Shiite Muslim in Iram probably contributes to her choices too.

[@Elizabethhpowell]

Great interview and all but how long ago was this??? He looks freaking amazing holy

[@Googaify]

It looks recent but he says 45 so sounds like two years ago?

[@Dhhtyu4566]

The media ruins athletes just like it ruins actors - psyches them out

[@emiliejenkins9225]

I agree with everything he says

[@ozkaz13]

I hope the kids are alright too.

[@newwavepop]

i dont know the validity of it, it is just hearsay but i have already heard some mumblings that Millie has kind of become a big head not nice girl.

[@estefaniazila]

I know what he means. Fame to me is slavery, and it’s peoples fault u know. Paparazzis always on your back, people always wanting to know who u dating. *sigh* what a nightmare.

[@brianinglis3805]

Unfortunately some of the kids from Stranger Things are going to be typecast by their characters in the show and may not work again as adult actor's. We've seen it before with other child actor's who go off the rails later in life because they never worked again in Hollywood. It's always a thought in the back of my mind when I watch these mega successful shows or movies with child actors.

[@nonnidreams]

Ahem… Some of them are working outside of this series already. Geesh~ You do realize that they could also, have a good chance of ending up like Elijah Wood, etc. Not all of them will crash and burn. And some could have comebacks, like Drew Barrymore.

[@brianinglis3805]

@@nonnidreams I wrote "some of the kids from Stranger Things are going to be typecast" I didn't write all of the kids. Perhaps you should read comments properly before replying to them. Or better yet, just keep your condescending comments to yourself.

[@nonnidreams]

@@brianinglis3805, Can dish it out but can’t take the negative view, eh?😂~ Your comment was very doom and gloom. Could almost wonder if you want some of them to end up badly. Jealous of their young fame? At least David Harbour mentioned trying to help them and protect them, knowing it might still be hard knocks of life hard lessons they or some of them kids, might have to learn, fearing because he cares for them.

[@brianinglis3805]

@@nonnidreams I knew you would reply with another condescending comment. Go away.

[@nonnidreams]

@@brianinglis3805, Your rude comments do require it😅…😂~ And you know I am correct in my discernment. Or you would come back with a better thoughtful and kinder reply. Just defensive of your negative view.

[@samanthabeattie2187]

You DONT OWN EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT MY MOUTH I DON'T WANT TO BE FORCED TO BE TOLD WHAT TO DO WITH MY LIFE ITS JUST A CAMERA.?! NOT A PRISON. IM NOT IN LOVE ITS PRETTY SIMPLE

[@samanthabeattie2187]

I WANT A MAN WHO CUTS WOOD FOR ME.!?! NOT THE OTHER WAY ROUND WOMEN LIKE TO BE LIKED ...

[@travislayes6024]

I look identical to a young David Harbour. I am trying to be found for casting, find me. I will do this.

[@vidfreak56]

The problem really are sycophantic people who just can't appreciate art but separate the artist from it. Leave them the hell alone, dont put them up on pedestals, and stop with the silly celebrity garbage. Most of these people dont care about you. Learn some self confidence.

[@jm-je4tl]

Three apostrophes after the word things instead of two.