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Armie Hammer, the former Hollywood darling and Call Me By Your Name star now better known for his off-screen controversies, has made a somewhat ironic return to social media. The actor, whose career took a nosedive following allegations of sexual misconduct in 2021, decided that a video of himself watching a 1968 film on a train was the perfect way to announce his return to his rebooted Instagram.
In a move that could be described as cautiously tiptoeing back into the public eye, Hammer’s Instagram comeback has been met with a mix of enthusiasm and raised eyebrows. His supporters were quick to roll out the red carpet in the comments section. “The king is back. Please don’t leave us anymore, Armie. We love you and wish you all the best because you deserve it” wrote one and that’s one of the sanest responses.
But here’s where the story dives off: Over the weekend, Hammer shared a Thanksgiving caption on to his stories while working out in the gym, captioned “earning that 5th plate. #gobblegobble.”
Dude.
Unlike Instagram, X (Twitter) folk were a bit more honest with their responses. “Not gobble gobble,” wrote one. “A little horrified by armie hammer’s return to insta…” wrote another.
Context: considering Hammer’s past involvement in a scandal featuring disturbing texts about his fascination for cannibalism, the choice of words is, well, a bit on the nose. We can’t tell if he’s trying to be meta, sincere or just lacks any self awareness at all.
This gym picture, juxtaposed with his previous troubles, adds a layer of dark humor to Hammer’s social media presence. It’s almost as if he’s winking at the controversy, blurring the lines between a simple workout post and a nod to his scandalous past. Bet he wishes that his most infamous act was THAT peach scene.
I wonder who Armie Hammer's having for Thanksgiving.
— H. Perry Horton (@hperryhorton) November 23, 2023
As Hammer steps back into the limelight, perhaps he could hire a social media strategist to help him navigate his way back into the world. Or a publicist. Or just find a mate who he can ask “does this sound messed up?”
Whether this marks a genuine attempt at a comeback or just a fleeting visit to his former stomping grounds, only time will tell. But for now, his post stands as a curious testament to the complexities of public redemption.
