Charlie Hunnam recently revealed his decision to stop reading reviews, a choice he made early in his acting career. Despite having over a decade of experience, Hunnam found that the criticism surrounding his role in the 2005 film “Green Street Hooligans,” co-starring Elijah Wood, was particularly harsh and impacted him deeply.
At the recent Critics’ Choice Awards, where Hunnam was nominated for his performance in “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” he spoke to Access Hollywood about this pivotal moment in his professional journey. “I didn’t see anything. Not for years. I learned that trick early in my career. I’ve been doing this 27 years,” Hunnam shared, indicating that his experiences have shaped how he approaches criticism.
He recounted how the reviews for “Green Street Hooligans,” despite the film later gaining a cult following, were not kind. This experience led him to conclude, “I don’t need to go through this again.”
In a lighthearted moment at the awards show, Hunnam mentioned that he was unaware of his nomination. He was at his ranch north of Santa Barbara, disconnected from his phone and the outside world. “I didn’t know these nominations were coming out, and I looked at my phone and had like 40-some missed calls and messages. I thought, ‘Oh no, something horrible has happened.’ Turns out something wonderful had happened. Here we are,” he said.
Hunnam’s approach to dealing with criticism is a reminder of the importance of staying true to oneself and focusing on personal growth rather than external validation. His ability to find positivity in unexpected situations, such as his recent nomination, highlights the potential for good things to arise even when faced with initial setbacks.