In a recent interview, Idris Elba joked about his experience being named People magazine's S-xiest Man Alive in 2018, calling it his "hardest role ever."
The actor revealed that he had concerns about the photo shoot for the cover, but the crew assured him that they knew what they were doing.
Looking back, Elba admitted that the crew had made his favorite camera angle work for the cover. Despite being a global s-x symbol, Elba remains humble, noting that he doesn't presume everyone knows who he is.
Elba is currently promoting a movie spin-off of his BBC show Luther, which helped catapult him to fame. In a recent interview with Esquire, the actor stirred controversy by stating that he no longer describes himself as a "black actor," as he believes it puts him in a box.
Elba argued that as humans, we are too obsessed with race, and that this obsession can hinder growth and aspirations. Despite facing backlash online, Elba refused to back down and maintained that his beliefs were his prerogative.
Elba has also been in the spotlight for his appearance at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018, where he showed off his DJ skills. In a recent interview, Elba revealed that the bride herself was the best dancer at the reception and had a great time. Despite his fame, Elba remains grounded and grateful for his success.
