Josh Hutcherson sparks debate with comments about not being a Swiftie

Josh Hutcherson says he is not a Swiftie, sparking debate among Taylor Swift fans on social media

Josh Hutcherson, best known for his role in The Hunger Games, sparked debate among Taylor Swift fans after clarifying in a recent interview that he is not a Swiftie.

The actor appeared on i-D magazine’s “Camera Roll Roulette” segment with Jordan Firstman, where a question about his fandom status went viral on social media.

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During the segment, Hutcherson shared a photo from Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour, showing himself with his mother at the concert. Firstman called it “really cute,” prompting Hutcherson to explain that his mom had taken him. When asked if he was a Swiftie, he responded, “I’m not a Swiftie. Very much not. No shade, all respect, but definitely not.” Firstman jokingly replied, “A little tiny shade. She can handle a little bit of shade.”

The clip quickly circulated online, drawing mixed reactions from fans. Some criticized Hutcherson, claiming he attended the Eras Tour for attention rather than genuine interest in Swift’s music. Social media users described the moment as “pathetic” or “two-faced,” while others questioned why he would leverage the tour’s popularity.

???????? i guess he went to eras tour just for some attention then since he’s not getting it from his roles https://t.co/UhpexwSBDD pic.twitter.com/gbAEZMTaE2

— fan | veronica⸆⸉ (@thisisvertrying) December 8, 2025

They are in the replies saying ‘not everyone has to be a Swiftie’, and I agree. In fact, I wish more annoying people weren’t Swifties. But if Taylor was asked, “are you a fan of Josh Hutcherson”, and her answer was “no, very much no” you would call her every insult under the sun https://t.co/YkA9sn31Dj

— Valerie❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 (@Valistryingg) December 9, 2025

However, many defended Hutcherson, noting he did not insult Taylor Swift herself, only clarified his fandom status. One fan wrote, “Just because he’s not a Swiftie, it doesn’t mean he did not have a good time or enjoy himself.” Another commented that he was likely referring to Swifties, not Swift personally.

josh hutcherson just want to say congrats on your first cancellation king pic.twitter.com/67nb3VqQ85

— El 🌨 EVE DAY!! (@blondchameleon) December 9, 2025

Josh hutcherson got swifties mad cause he said he isn’t a fan and they are acting like he said he wants to blow her house up 😭 pic.twitter.com/kZeC84tj3q

— Jess ˚❀*·ꕤ. (@grandebicth) December 9, 2025

Hutcherson has attended multiple Eras Tour shows, including the New Orleans stop, where he exchanged friendship bracelets with Swift while filming Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Despite the online debate, Hutcherson’s remarks appear to have been a candid clarification rather than criticism of the pop star or her fanbase.