Chris Evans Opens Up About How He Overcomes His Anxiety
Actor Chris Evans shares how he deals with his anxiety. Evans has a diverse resume due to his many years of performing, but he is perhaps best known for his role as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Captain America. After a 10-year stint as one of the most recognizable faces in media, he finally parted ways with Marvel in 2019. Since then the actor has taken on several projects, with his most recent role as Buzz Lightyear in the highly anticipated Lightyear, a prequel to Pixar’s Toy Story franchise.
Evans has previously opened up about his struggles with anxiety, particularly surrounding his work with Marvel. In 2018, the actor revealed that he initially rejected his Captain America role. Upon first entering the MCU, Evans was apprehensive about the six-movie contract, as he was making a decision that determined his life for the next decade. It was also a concern that he would be altering his life permanently, as the success of Captain America would mean the loss of Evans' anonymity.
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In a recent interview with MTV News, Evans shares details about his anxiety and his methods of coping with it. With over 10 years in the Marvel spotlight, he credits his fame with helping his anxiety, as he was forced to confront his fears. The actor spent a lot of time worrying about what could potentially happen, but his time in the limelight helped him to realize that those fears often don’t come true. That’s not to say that everything always works out in Evans’ favor, but he tries to distance himself from distressing thoughts. Check out his response below:
Like most of our anxiety in life, it’s about these fears about what will happen. You know, when
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