Josh Hartnett, once a heartthrob known for his roles in 'Pearl Harbor' and 'Black Hawk Down', left Hollywood back then and moved back to his hometown. In a recent interview, the 'Oppenheimer' actor explained the shocking truth behind his decision and his search for solace. Watch the video above to learn more.
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00:00Josh Hartnett, once a Hollywood art thug known for his roles in blockbuster films like Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down,
00:07recently shed light on his decision to step away from the limelight at the peak of his career.
00:12In a candid interview with The Guardian, Hartnett revealed how the toxic attention from fans played a significant role in his retreat from Hollywood.
00:21Hartnett, who rose to fame in the early 2000s, revealed that he doesn't want to give this a lot of weight.
00:27The intensity of the attention the trap actor was getting was overwhelming, and in some ways, borderline herniated.
00:34People stalked him and showed up at his house. Once a man entered, actors premiered with a gun claiming to be his father and eventually ended up in prison.
00:43The actor's decision to leave Hollywood wasn't an easy one, and after stepping back, Hartnett chose to focus on smaller, independent projects and his personal life.
00:52By moving back to his hometown in Minnesota and started a family, finding solace in a quieter, more grounded lifestyle.
00:59Adding to the same, he said,
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