Have you had enough small talk? Feeling a little shy? These antisocial celebrities agree. This list contains information about famous antisocial people, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Believe it or not, some of the biggest celebrities in the world are actually antisocial, or one of the many celebrities with antisocial personality disorder. Several famous musicians struggle with social anxiety and a few movie stars refer to themselves as shy. A couple antisocial celebs even developed larger than life personas to cope with being in the spotlight.
Who is the most famous antisocial person? Angelina Jolie tops this list. Referring to herself and her The Tourist costar Johnny Depp, Jolie said, "We’re both not that social." Keira Knightley described her shyness saying, "I am crap at parties. I tend to sit in the corner. I'll sit in the corner and find one person to talk to." Olivia Munn, Kristen Stewart, and Greta Garbo are just a few other antisocial leading ladies.
Several famous men are also known to be antisocial. Michael Jackson was reportedly so shy that he would surround himself with mannequins instead of real people. "I felt I needed people, someone, and I didn't have," he said. "I was too shy to be around real people." Brad Pitt and David Bowie also have social anxieties.
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Angelina Jolie
Referring to herself and her The Tourist costar Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie said, "We’re both not that social."
Brad Pitt
In 2015, it was reported that Brad Pitt was growing more antisocial in middle age.
David Letterman
David Letterman's Late Show co-workers have described him as "an antisocial guy."
Johnny Depp
"I'm f*ckin' shy, man," Johnny Depp said in 2014. "I'm living, in a sense, like a fugitive. I don't like to be in social situations - it's fine for me in a weird way, having to run and hide. Less and less, I have the opportunity to observe, because I'm the one being observed."
Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley described her shyness saying, "I am crap at parties. I tend to sit in the corner. I'll sit in the corner and find one person to talk to."
Kristen Stewart
If you've ever seen Kristen Stewart on a late night talk show, then you know that she is extremely shy and often appears quiet and uncomfortable.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was reportedly so shy that he would surround himself with mannequins instead of real people. "I felt I needed people, someone, and I didn't have," he said. "I was too shy to be around real people."
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn has been very open about her antisocial tendencies. She said, "I'm trying to overcome my social anxiety. It’s manifested in trichotillomania, a disorder that gives me the urge to pull out my eyelashes."
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson is known to be antisocial. His Twilight costar Kellan Lutz said, "Rob’s kind of shy, and he does this thing, when he’s really shy, or when someone asks him something, he lowers his head down and the girls love it."
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham used her insecurities and antisocial tendencies to develop her Posh Spice persona. She said, "I looked moody. But I wasn’t! I was shy, [and] not very sure of myself. I had to create a character and I thought of that: staring at people and pouting. My insecurities helped me invent the character in a way."