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Josh Hutcherson Criticizes Taylor Swift, Sparks Online Backlash

4/20/2026

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Josh Hutcherson said he is not a fan of Taylor Swift's music in a GQ interview, despite backlash.
He described the online reaction as intense, quoting the backlash that declared, "F*** him! He’s a monster!"
He said his comments were not an attack and he respects Taylor Swift.
The episode sparked discussion about whether celebrities should publicly support every major artist and the role of social media in celebrity discourse.

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Josh Hutcherson said he is not a fan of Taylor Swift's music in a GQ interview, despite backlash.
He described the online reaction as intense, quoting the backlash that declared, "F*** him! He’s a monster!"
He said his comments were not an attack and he respects Taylor Swift.
The episode sparked discussion about whether celebrities should publicly support every major artist and the role of social media in celebrity discourse.