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Why does actor Pedro Pascal hug his colleagues so often?
2025-07-29 20:38:55 / SHOWBIZ
He is, without a doubt, the face of the day. In the US, he currently stars in two films, “Fantastic Four: First Steps” and “Materialists.”
The reason for this is Pedro Pascal, who, since becoming world famous through the series “The Last of Us”, has left his mark on the entertainment industry, participating in a multitude of different productions and scenarios. However, his rapid rise to popularity was inevitably accompanied by a corresponding impact on his body and psychology.
In 2023, a red carpet moment went viral in which he explained to his co-star Bella Ramsey that he places his hand on his chest or touches someone close to him to manage anxiety during high-pressure moments, such as public appearances and press conferences. “My anxiety is right here,” he says, pointing to his heart.
Similar physical contact has been the subject of criticism recently, with some social media users describing his actions towards his Fantastic Four co-star, Vanessa Kirby, as “creepy.” In one interview, the two are seen holding hands, hugging, and touching each other’s faces. In another public appearance, Pascal touched Kirby’s bulging belly, which sparked heated debate online.
On the other hand, his fans defended him, with one of them writing: “I think most of the anger directed at Pedro Pascal comes from men who don't know what consent means. ” Besides, in no way do his co-stars seem unpleasant.
But is there a scientific explanation for this behavior of the 50-year-old actor? Or is it really just a pretext to get… closer?
According to psychologists, touch, whether to yourself or to another person, is one of the most powerful and natural ways to cope with anxiety disorders, which affect nearly one in five adults in the U.S. While touch cannot replace medication and psychotherapy for those suffering from anxiety disorders, it can act as a temporary barrier, preventing an anxiety attack before it begins.
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