In the ever-evolving universe of Hollywood, it seems that not even star power can eclipse the importance of social media followings. Elle Fanning recently opened up about a rather eyebrow-raising experience, revealing that she was once deemed not “big” enough for a significant role, all because her Instagram followers didn’t make the cut. I mean, can you believe it? Just picture the cosmos aligning in such a way that your star status is judged by your online presence! As we navigate a world that seems to favor likes over talent, it raises an intriguing question: Are our worth and opportunities being dictated by social media metrics rather than actual skill? Elle’s candid confession on the Happy Sad Confused podcast has us reflecting on the bizarre blending of influence and artistry—and how the stars might just be a little too close to our screens these days. LEARN MORE.

Elle was also was passed over for “something big” because she didn’t have enough Instagram followers.

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“I’m not going to say what it was, but I didn’t get a part once for something big because — it might not have just been this reason, but this was the feedback that I heard — was because I didn’t have enough Instagram followers at the time,” she said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.

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