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Following the [[2016 Teen Choice Awards]], which paid tribute to victims of [[gun violence]], Ridley posted an anti–gun violence message on both Instagram and [[Facebook]]. Her post prompted backlash from the public, with critics accusing her of hypocrisy in reference to the violence depicted in her ''Star Wars'' films.[{{cite magazine|last=Robinson|first=Will|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/08/03/daisy-ridley-quits-instagram/|title=Daisy Ridley quits Instagram after anti-gun comments receive backlash|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=3 August 2016|access-date=20 August 2016|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818053917/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/03/daisy-ridley-quits-instagram|url-status=live}}] Because of this, she deleted her social media accounts,[{{cite news |last=Davis |first=Allison P. |date=5 December 2017 |title=Daisy Ridley of 'Star Wars' on Insta-Bullies, Disney Execs, and Living Up to Rey |url=https://www.glamour.com/story/daisy-ridley-star-wars-rey-january-2018-cover-story |work=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]] |access-date=5 December 2017 |archive-date=5 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205164043/https://www.glamour.com/story/daisy-ridley-star-wars-rey-january-2018-cover-story |url-status=live }}] but briefly returned to Instagram, claiming the reason for the deletion was because she had "a busy few months ahead [and] so wanted less distractions".[{{cite news |last=Vock |first=Ido |date=7 December 2017 |title=Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley: social media is bad for mental health |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/dec/07/star-wars-daisy-ridley-social-media-mental-health |work=The Guardian |access-date=7 December 2017 |archive-date=9 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809003229/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/dec/07/star-wars-daisy-ridley-social-media-mental-health |url-status=live }}] Ridley further commented on the topic in a 2019 interview, vowing never to return to social media. She said:{{blockquote|I honestly think now with social media and stuff...it's great to have freedom of expression, but I do feel like people think opinions have so much weight... I don't really think bad vibes should have the sun shone on them. [...] It's dangerous. [...] It's great in that respect for people who are in serious and dire situations to be able to be communicating, but for the most part I think — no, no, no.[{{cite news |last=Mack |date=26 June 2019 |first=David |title='Star Wars' Actor Daisy Ridley Said She Will Never Return To Social Media |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/daisy-ridley-social-media |work=BuzzFeed News |access-date=28 June 2019 |archive-date=27 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627130747/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/daisy-ridley-social-media |url-status=live }}]}} |
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Following the [[2016 Teen Choice Awards]], which paid tribute to victims of [[gun violence]], Ridley posted an anti–gun violence message on both Instagram and [[Facebook]]. Her post prompted backlash from the public, with critics accusing her of hypocrisy in reference to the violence depicted in her ''Star Wars'' films.[{{cite magazine|last=Robinson|first=Will|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/08/03/daisy-ridley-quits-instagram/|title=Daisy Ridley quits Instagram after anti-gun comments receive backlash|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=3 August 2016|access-date=20 August 2016|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818053917/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/03/daisy-ridley-quits-instagram|url-status=live}}] Because of this, she deleted her social media accounts,[{{cite news |last=Davis |first=Allison P. |date=5 December 2017 |title=Daisy Ridley of 'Star Wars' on Insta-Bullies, Disney Execs, and Living Up to Rey |url=https://www.glamour.com/story/daisy-ridley-star-wars-rey-january-2018-cover-story |work=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]] |access-date=5 December 2017 |archive-date=5 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205164043/https://www.glamour.com/story/daisy-ridley-star-wars-rey-january-2018-cover-story |url-status=live }}] but briefly returned to Instagram, claiming the reason for the deletion was because she had "a busy few months ahead [and] so wanted less distractions".[{{cite news |last=Vock |first=Ido |date=7 December 2017 |title=Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley: social media is bad for mental health |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/dec/07/star-wars-daisy-ridley-social-media-mental-health |work=The Guardian |access-date=7 December 2017 |archive-date=9 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809003229/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/dec/07/star-wars-daisy-ridley-social-media-mental-health |url-status=live }}] Ridley further commented on the topic in a 2019 interview, vowing never to return to social media. She said:{{blockquote|I honestly think now with social media and stuff...it's great to have freedom of expression, but I do feel like people think opinions have so much weight... I don't really think bad vibes should have the sun shone on them. [...] It's dangerous. [...] It's great in that respect for people who are in serious and dire situations to be able to be communicating, but for the most part I think — no, no, no.[{{cite news |last=Mack |date=26 June 2019 |first=David |title='Star Wars' Actor Daisy Ridley Said She Will Never Return To Social Media |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/daisy-ridley-social-media |work=BuzzFeed News |access-date=28 June 2019 |archive-date=27 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627130747/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/daisy-ridley-social-media |url-status=live }}]}} |
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On 4 April 2022, Ridley returned to Instagram again after six years of being off the platform.[{{cite instagram |author=Daisy Ridley |user=daisyridley |date=4 April 2022 |title=Coming out of social media hibernation refreshed, recharged, and ready for what I'm calling my "Year of Yes". (And that's the tea.) picture courtesy of my <3 glam @lipstickkelly and @dayaruci |postid=Cb8Knr0pAPW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |website=Instagram |access-date=11 May 2022}}] In her first post, she is seen sipping tea and engaging in self-care "refreshed, recharged, and ready for what I'm calling my 'Year of Yes{{'"}}.[{{cite web |last1=VanHoose |first1=Benjamin |title=Star Wars' Daisy Ridley Returns from 'Social Media Hibernation' 6 Years After Deleting Instagram |url=https://people.com/movies/daisy-ridley-returns-to-social-media-six-years-after-deleting-instagram/ |website=People |access-date=11 May 2022 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511040535/https://people.com/movies/daisy-ridley-returns-to-social-media-six-years-after-deleting-instagram/ |url-status=live }}][{{cite web |last1=Rowan |first1=Iona |date=6 April 2022 |title=Star Wars' Daisy Ridley returns to Instagram after six-year break |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39649480/star-wars-daisy-ridley-instagram-return/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=11 May 2022 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511174035/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39649480/star-wars-daisy-ridley-instagram-return/ |url-status=live }}] Ridley was welcomed back to Instagram by her ''Orient Express'' co-star [[Leslie Odom Jr.]] and Chewbacca actor [[Joonas Suotamo]]. |
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On 4 April 2022, Ridley returned to Instagram again after six years of being off the platform.[{{cite instagram |author=Daisy Ridley |user=daisyridley |date=4 April 2022 |title=Coming out of social media hibernation refreshed, recharged, and ready for what I'm calling my "Year of Yes". (And that's the tea.) picture courtesy of my <3 glam @lipstickkelly and @dayaruci |postid=Cb8Knr0pAPW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |website=Instagram |access-date=11 May 2022}}] In her first post, she is seen sipping tea and engaging in self-care "refreshed, recharged, and ready for what I'm calling my 'Year of Yes'".[{{cite web |last1=VanHoose |first1=Benjamin |title=Star Wars' Daisy Ridley Returns from 'Social Media Hibernation' 6 Years After Deleting Instagram |url=https://people.com/movies/daisy-ridley-returns-to-social-media-six-years-after-deleting-instagram/ |website=People |access-date=11 May 2022 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511040535/https://people.com/movies/daisy-ridley-returns-to-social-media-six-years-after-deleting-instagram/ |url-status=live }}][{{cite web |last1=Rowan |first1=Iona |date=6 April 2022 |title=Star Wars' Daisy Ridley returns to Instagram after six-year break |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39649480/star-wars-daisy-ridley-instagram-return/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=11 May 2022 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511174035/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39649480/star-wars-daisy-ridley-instagram-return/ |url-status=live }}] Ridley was welcomed back to Instagram by her ''Orient Express'' co-star [[Leslie Odom Jr.]] and Chewbacca actor [[Joonas Suotamo]]. |
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