“X-Men” star James McAvoy has weighed in on controversial influencer Andrew Tate, suggesting it “must be really hard” being him.
The actor made the remarks during a recent podcast appearance where he discussed how people often react when their favorite public figures are criticized. McAvoy’s comments also revived attention around his past comparison between Tate and his “Speak No Evil” character.
Tate’s polarizing reputation came up during McAvoy’s recent appearance on “The Romesh Ranganathan Show.”
The conversation shifted to Tate after the host noted that people often react strongly when the public figures they love most are criticized. He argued that Tate continues to receive support despite his controversial behavior and recent sex trafficking allegations.
In response, McAvoy focused less on Tate’s views and more on how the influencer presents himself, particularly the intense, aggressive tone he often uses when expressing his opinions.
“There’s something regardless of the things that he asserts and his opinions and all that kind of stuff,” McAvoy said. “The seriousness and the anger with which he delivers everything. I’m just like, ‘Oh man, it must be really hard being you.’”
McAvoy Couldn’t Stop Laughing At Andrew Tate Lifestyle Dig
Ranganathan went ahead to point out that, despite the lavish lifestyle Tate frequently showcases on social media, he still does not come across as someone enjoyable to be around.
“It is a sort of combination of like he talks about smoking cigars and like being by the pool and all these women and having a sports car. And despite all of that, he doesn’t look like any fun to hang out with at all,” the comedian said.
The remark drew laughs from McAvoy, who replied, “I know,” while appearing to agree with the comparison and the exhausting image Tate projects publicly.
Ranganathan then joked that spending time with Tate would probably be “the most intense, horrible evening you could ever have.”
Fans Back James McAvoy’s Andrew Tate Remarks
Online, many social media users appeared to agree with McAvoy after a clip from the interview discussing Tate went viral.
“Two things can be true at once. His message can be moronic, and his delivery can be embarrassing,” one individual wrote on X.
“I agree with this. He always sounds miserable and complains about everything,” another user commented.
“Spot on, though. Setting aside the horsesh-t views he’s constantly yelling about, he seems way too intense and un-fun,” a third person remarked.
“He’s either miserable and whining, or angry and yelling. There doesn’t seem to be much in between,” another follower added.
The Actor Once Compared Tate To A Character He Played
McAvoy’s recent remarks about Tate come nearly two years after the actor compared the influencer to a character he portrayed in the psychological horror film “Speak No Evil.”
While discussing his role as Paddy in the movie, McAvoy explained that he partly drew inspiration from what he described as a more polished version of Tate’s brand of masculinity.
“The thing I thought I could exploit in the character was [that] he thinks he’s a bit of a… West Country Andrew Tate,” McAvoy said, per Deadline.
The actor went on to explain that Paddy hides toxic masculinity beneath an outwardly polite and charismatic persona, using it to manipulate and intimidate others.
“He’s like, ‘I’m going to teach you what it’s like to be a man again,’” McAvoy explained. “But there’s a sort of polite face on it that isn’t quite Andrew Tate, enough of a sheen of, ‘I’m not one of those guys.’”
Weeks after his remarks about “Speak No Evil” sparked headlines, McAvoy addressed the controversy during an interview with Complex.
The actor said his earlier comments had been “taken out of context” and made it clear that he had no interest in continuing the conversation further.
McAvoy did, however, acknowledge that his character in the film displayed several traits tied to toxic masculinity. Despite that, the “Wanted” star insisted the role was not directly inspired by Andrew Tate, whose name he reportedly avoided mentioning on camera.