Most popular for playing the role of Christian Grey in the superhit erotic drama film Fifty Shades of Grey, Jamie Dornan has seen his fair share of superstardom and fame that comes with being an icon in the industry. Since then, the star has moved away from his famous role and embraced diversified characters in his career for various projects.
But the same fame that stars cherish also has a dark side that many don’t know of, and Dornan felt that firsthand. Recently, he opened up about how he is trying to protect his family from his fame, especially when he was faced with a stalker situation in his life, which made him realize recognition can also be a terrifying thing.
Jamie Dornan Encountered A Stalker Due To His Fifty Shades Of Grey Fame
People often don’t realize that Hollywood stars and celebrities from all walks of life are human beings, just like the rest of us who need their personal space away from the world. Alas, some people disregard their peace and seclusion to engage with them one way or the other, which can lead to disturbing situations.
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In a recent interview with The Independent, Jamie Dornan opened up about the fame that the Fifty Shades series gifted him with, which was an amazing experience at the start. But later on, to protect himself and his family from unwanted attention, he had to seclude them and himself a little from many rabid fans.
He realized just how terrifying that fame can be when he was face to face with a stalker in his house when his kids were sleeping. He said:
“I tried to put walls up around [the fans], to really try and not let that in. I’m pretty good at just blocking any of the noise associated with whatever fandom is – not letting it affect me, or more importantly my family. I’ve been involved in situations where it’s impacted my family. I had a situation… a stalker-type situation before Covid. That was f***ing scary. Someone turned up at my house when my kids were there. It was not something… The more I can block that out, the better it is for me and the family.”
Just goes to show how all the lights and flashing cameras mask the underlying darkness of being in the eyes of the public.
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Why Is Fifty Shades Of Grey So Popular?
There are many reasons why the Fifty Shades series is so popular with fans, but the most crucial aspect of the entire series is the chemistry between the stars.
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Since the first film, along with the subsequent sequels of the series were erotic thrillers by author E.L. James, the importance of romantic chemistry between the two leads was vital. In this regard, Dornan and his co-star Dakota Johnson did wonders on-screen, especially during intimate scenes, which combined with an amazing execution of the story, created a true-to-life adaption of the literary works.
Fifty Shades of Grey, streaming on Max.
