The movie industry is a stressful environment to be in. The rigors of shooting as well as the time spent on the road to promote films can take a toll on one's mental health. Not to mention, the constant barrage of questions from possibly malicious individuals and daily criticism from millions of people around the world on a daily basis. It's a lot to take in and it appears that one Hollywood actor can be added to the growing list of celebrities that have had enough.
Jonah Hill, 38, is the latest Hollywood celebrity to come out and address his mental health struggles. The Superbad actor confirmed that he's taking a break from promoting his latest film, and from Hollywood in general. The two-time Academy Award nominee just released a statement saying that he will not go on tour and promote his new film Stutz.
In his statement, Hill shares that he has suffered from anxiety attacks for the past 20 years, which have been "exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events". Stutz Stutz is a documentary film starring Jonah Hill. It also marks Hill's second time directing a film.
The synopsis from IMDB reads: Follow Hill and his therapist as he has candid discussions of mental health and the progressively worsening anxiety attacks related to movie promotion that have turned his dream job into a nightmare. The film was shot in secret and captures earnest discussions about mental health in general and how it relates to Hill's career as an actor, producer, and director. Through the film, he shares the darker side of the movie business and the extent of his struggles with mental illness. Mental health