Everyone wants a piece of Finn Wolfhard these days — but the actor just wants some peace!
The Stranger Things star received some criticism last week after he snubbed a group of “fans” waiting outside his hotel to take a picture with him.
One of the fans took to Twitter to share a clip of the 14-year-old walking out of his hotel, then — hours later — walking back in and snubbing their requests for a selfie.
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The outraged fan called Wolfhard “heartless” for ignoring “fans who made [him] famous in the first place.” But few people felt the same way.
In fact, some of the Stranger Things cast chimed in to defend their rundown costar!
First to the rescue was Shannon Purser, AKA Barb (R.I.P.), who condemned the stalker-y group for assuming Wolfhard was obligated to take a picture with them. She responded to the video clip on Twitter:
Imagine being 14 and heartless that you can’t even stop for your fans who made you famous in the first place! WOW. @FinnSkata #FinnWolfhard pic.twitter.com/gGLVyQYdIZ
— xx (@chandlerborrero) November 3, 2017
Okay, no. No actor is under any obligation to stop for anyone. Finn is an incredibly kind human. But he’s human and he needs breaks too. https://t.co/b4Lfrl1wU3
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) November 4, 2017
And I’m an adult. I can’t imagine being inundated with all this attention at his age. It’s intimidating.
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) November 5, 2017
They give you their art. They love their fans. Don’t take advantage of that. And if you can’t handle them needing space, stay away.
— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) November 5, 2017
Preach, Barb!
The love didn’t stop there. Co-star Noah Schnapp added that while Finn loves his fans, he sometimes needs a break:
So true. we really love the fans. Finn is the nicest guy u will ever know. we all work so hard, and need a break sometimes. #Compassion ❤️❤️ https://t.co/On3Fo8NeB8
— Noah Schnapp (@noah_schnapp) November 5, 2017
From there, Twitter users railed on the whiney fan’s original posting, pointing out that stalking a young actor to get a meaningless selfie is quite rude in itself.
See what people had to say (below)!
Why the hell are you waiting outside of a 14-year-old’s hotel? You didn’t make him famous. Go home and rethink your life choices.
— Alex Gervasi (@AlexontheMic) November 4, 2017
I’m laughing at how entitled the person who posted this is hahaha
— Matt Watson (@matthwatson) November 5, 2017
“That├óΓé¼Γäós so rude-ah!”
Nah dude, hanging out where a teenager is working so you could pester him for a photo (which is meaningless) is rude-ah
— Ian Hecox (@SmoshIan) November 5, 2017
“who made you famous in the firs place” lol don’t give yourself so much credit. Also how much of a “fan” are you if you don’t respect space
— dodie (@doddleoddle) November 4, 2017
if you truly cared you would see that he was probably tired/run down and you’d take a step back, not shame him on twitter for no reason
— dodie (@doddleoddle) November 4, 2017
True fans know that actors are people, not living props indebted to take pics with anyone who watches their shows.
The OP, however, remains unphased by all the drama:
when people are still talking to me about the 14 year old douchebag pic.twitter.com/HGNUyHBCXA
— xx (@chandlerborrero) November 6, 2017
Bye, Regina!
[Image via Brian To/FayesVision/WENN.]
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