Watching your own work might seem like an unavoidable part of being famous, but plenty of celebrities go out of their way to avoid it. Some say they’re too critical of their performances, while others simply feel uncomfortable seeing themselves on screen. A few have even admitted they’ve never watched some of the movies or shows that made them household names. Whether it’s perfectionism, anxiety, or just personal preference, these stars would rather move on to the next project than revisit the last one. Here are 15 actors and celebs who refuse to watch their own stuff.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});©IMDbJohnny DeppJohnny Depp has said he rarely watches his own films, explaining that once filming wraps, his job is done. He prefers to leave the finished product to audiences rather than analyze his own performances.©IMDbReese WitherspoonReese Witherspoon has admitted that watching herself on screen makes her uncomfortable. She once joked that seeing her own performances would send her into “a state of self-hatred”.©IMDbJared LetoJared Leto has said he avoids watching most of his work, including Requiem for a Dream. He believes looking back at finished projects doesn’t help him grow as an actor.©IMDbMeryl StreepDespite being one of the most celebrated actresses of all time, Meryl Streep has said she doesn’t revisit her films. Once production ends, she prefers to focus on whatever comes next.©IMDbJavier BardemJavier Bardem has explained that he doesn’t enjoy watching himself act. Even after earning an Academy Award, he said seeing his own performances feels strange rather than rewarding.©IMDbAndrew GarfieldAndrew Garfield has said he tries not to watch his own movies because he doesn’t want to become overly aware of his acting choices. He prefers to trust the work he did on set and move forward.©IMDbJulianne MooreJulianne Moore has admitted that she rarely watches her finished films. She has said she’s more interested in the creative process than revisiting the final result.©IMDbAdam DriverAdam Driver is well known for avoiding his own performances. During one radio interview, he even left the studio before a scene from Marriage Story was played because he didn’t want to watch it.©IMDbNicole KidmanNicole Kidman has said she doesn’t make a habit of watching her own movies. While she has seen some of them, she generally avoids revisiting her performances.©IMDbMegan FoxMegan Fox has spoken openly about feeling anxious when watching herself on screen. She has said seeing her own performances can trigger intense self-criticism.©IMDbJoaquin PhoenixJoaquin Phoenix has admitted he has watched only a small number of his own films. He prefers not to analyze his performances once production is complete.©IMDbEmma StoneEmma Stone has said she usually avoids watching her own work because she tends to focus on everything she thinks she could have done differently.©IMDbJesse EisenbergJesse Eisenberg has described watching himself on screen as an uncomfortable experience. He has said he notices every small mistake instead of simply enjoying the movie.©IMDbBillie EilishAlthough she’s primarily known as a musician, Billie Eilish has said she struggles to watch videos of herself performing. She has explained that she often becomes distracted by her own appearance and movements.©IMDbZendayaZendaya has admitted that she finds it difficult to watch many of her own performances. She has said she’s naturally self-critical and prefers not to dwell on finished projects.The post Actors and Celebs Who Refuse to Watch Their Own Stuff appeared first on Den of Geek.