Chloe Grace Moretz has no problem getting vocal on social media, and here's why
Chloe Grace Moretz is a firecracker. Known for her acting, her relationship with son-of-Posh Brooklyn Beckham, and getting into a Twitter feud or two, the young star sat down to chat with the famous Julianne Moore (her fellow 30 Rock alum) about what’s to come, and why voicing your opinions on social media isn’t totally bad. Or at least, something she’s not ashamed of.
In the Teen Vogue feature, Moretz mentioned that she’s a huge advocate for LGBT rights, especially after witnessing the attitudes and backlash her brothers faced after they came out. And part of that activism has to happen on social media.
"I just think — especially in the world we live in right now with Trump doing what he’s doing — it’s a time in which we all need to speak up, especially as millennials. That’s what social media is for," she said.
She also credits social media for helping her generation become so outspoken.
"I hope that we actually use the Internet and social media for the betterment of society. To continue to inform people about police brutality and about the amount of institutionalized racism within America," Moretz noted.
But best of all, she talked about how you shouldn’t feel pressured to post certain things on your social media account.
"I remember when I first got Twitter when I was 11 years old and learning what selfies are and realizing when I was 15 that when my friends posted a photo of themselves in a bikini they got triple the amount of likes," she said. "I think it’s definitely been hard to decide what I want to show."
If you remember her feud with Kim Kardashian on showing too much skin, you’ll probably predict how her feelings have formed on the topic.
"People will post a lot and then they’ll complain about X, Y, and Z happening, and it’s hard to say they’re allowed to complain if they’re posting that much," she said. "You have to be very aware of what you’re putting out there on social media and how you’re portraying yourself."
All in all, Moretz thinks you’re way more than your Facebook and Instagram posts, which is a healthy point of view. And she’s right — everyone should think hard before posting anything to their account that they may someday regret. But while Moretz seems slightly wary about using these sources for personal branding, she thinks they’re amazing to help spread the world on causes that are truly important.
