Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley reports a variety of reactions when she informs fans that she will not take a photo with them. Some are offended or mystified. Others are more than happy to accept her counteroffer of a hug.

The Big Little Lies actress told Glamour, “With social media, so much of our lives I feel like is a projection of who we want to be or who we wish we were. And I refuse to buy into that, especially for younger generations… The more we allow a certain projection, the more we’re feeding a generation to distance themselves from self-awareness and self-realization, which I think will create a lot of issues for them on a personal level later on in life.”

Fortunately, her explanation will occasionally get through to the fan and they will even apologize for having asked.