"I have a very punchable face": Lukas Gage opens up on being misunderstood
Los Angeles, June 24
Actor Lukas Gage has revealed what he believes is one of the biggest misconceptions fans have about him, admitting that his own face has often worked against him, according to E! News.
"I have a very punchable face, and I think people can read me as being mean," the "White Lotus" star told E! News in an interview. "I swear, it's just my face. I wish I could turn it off. I was just born this way."
The 31-year-old actor, known for roles in "Smile 2" and "People We Meet on Vacation," began his acting career as a teenager and reflected on how growing up in the public eye shaped some of his earlier choices. "I'm misunderstood sometimes about some of the decisions that I made earlier on that were of poor taste, or maybe me acting out," he said. "They all came from a place of really needing validation. I needed to grow up and become a more secure person, and who I was five years ago is not who I am today. We can always change," according to E! News.
Gage said writing his 2025 memoir, "I Wrote This for Attention," helped him understand both himself and the people close to him better, while also pinpointing how he has evolved in his relationship with public opinion. "I just don't need this constant validation, whether it be good or bad. I would search for both good things and bad things about me online. I think there is some merit to hearing both," he said, describing the shift in his mindset. "You almost have to desensitize yourself to get to the point where I feel like I'm finally at where I'm not so self-obsessed about it, and so curious about what other people's opinions are of me."
The "Overcompensating" star said this kind of growth is something that "comes with time and age."
The "Euphoria" alum added that sexual health has become an essential part of how he takes care of himself overall. "Sexual health is a huge part of my self-care routine," he said. "It's just as important to me as eating healthy, as working out, as going to therapy."
— ANI
Reader Comments
The idea of being "misunderstood" because of your face is something I think a lot of us can relate to. In India, people often assume things based on how you look. But it's good that he's learning to not care about validation. That's a mature step. 👏
"I have a very punchable face" - that's actually quite honest and funny! 😂 Reminds me of how some of our Indian actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui or Pankaj Tripathi have unconventional looks but they own it. Good for him for being self-aware.
It's nice to see a celebrity being vulnerable and talking about needing validation. We all go through that phase. But I hope he's also using his platform responsibly. The sexual health part is important - we still don't talk about it enough in India. 🌸
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