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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFor many young actors, breaking into Hollywood may just be the ultimate dream filled with fame, glamour, fortune and global recognition. But for Tom Holland<\/a>, the reality behind the spotlight is far more complicated.The actor and star of the billion-dollar money-spinning ‘Spider-Man’ franchise is one of the most sought-after stars today. He will also be seen in two of 2026’s biggest movies – Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. While Tom loves filmmaking and being an actor, he once admitted that the culture surrounding Hollywood often leaves him uneasy.<\/p>\n \u201cI really do not like Hollywood, it is not for me. The business really scares me.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking on Jay Shetty\u2019s On Purpose podcast, Holland explained that despite being one of the biggest stars of his generation, he constantly tries to protect himself from getting consumed by fame. \u201cLook, I really am a massive fan of making movies but I really do not like Hollywood, it is not for me,\u201d the actor said and went on to add, \u201cThe business really scares me. I understand that I\u2019m a part of that business, and I enjoy my kind of interactions with it.\u201dRather than chasing stardom, the actor said he actively looks for ways to maintain a \u201cnormal\u201d life away from the spotlight. Holland explained, “I am always looking for ways to kind of remove myself from it to kind of just live as normal a life as possible.”<\/p>\n Reflecting on the darker side of fame, he also opened up about losing friends and friendships over time in the industry. He shared, “I\u2019ve seen so many people come before me and lose themselves, and I\u2019ve had friends that I\u2019ve grown up with that aren\u2019t friends of mine anymore, because they\u2019ve lost themselves to this business. I definitely think it has been an ongoing thought, which is ‘Don\u2019t lose yourself.'”<\/p>\nTom Holland on the struggle to stay grounded in Hollywood<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Tom Holland on the darker side of fame<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Tom Holland on focusing on happiness<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n