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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 nonsocial, 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 nonsocial leading ladies.
Several famous men are also known to be nonsocial. 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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Referring to herself and her The Tourist costar Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie said, "We’re both not that social."
Age: 47
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Profession: Film Producer, Model, Screenwriter, Author, Actor
Schools: Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, El Rodeo School, New York University, William O. Schaefer Elementary School, Beverly Hills High School
Credits: Maleficent, Changeling, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Salt
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."
Age: 37
Birthplace: Teddington, Middlesex, England, UK
Profession: Model, Actor, Voice acting
Schools: Teddington School, Esher College
Credits: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Imitation Game, Pride & Prejudice, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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."
Age: 42
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Profession: Television presenter, Comedian, Model, Author, Actor
Schools: University of Oklahoma, Putnam City North High School
Credits: Attack of the Show!, Magic Mike, Iron Man 2, Deliver Us from Evil
"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."
Age: 59
Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Profession: Musician, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Restaurateur, Actor
Schools: Miramar High School, Henry D. Perry Middle School
Credits: Edward Scissorhands,Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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."
Age: Dec. at 50 (1958-2009)
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States of America
Profession: Film Score Composer, Businessperson, Record producer, Musician, Film Producer
Schools: Montclair College Preparatory School
Cause Of Death: Cardiac arrest, Homicide
Credits: This Is It, Michael Jackson: Thriller, The Wiz, Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
