Pedro Pascal Social Anxiety Meme With Vanessa Kirby Explained

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A fresh meme featuring Pedro Pascal’s social anxiety has been shared, sparked by the frequent intimate exchanges between him and Vanessa Kirby during the promotional tour for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In the movie, Pascal portrays Mister Fantastic / Reed Richards as the astute leader of the superhero squad, while Kirby plays his wife Invisible Woman / Sue Storm. Their love story is integral to the plot, and this on-screen romance has extended off-screen in interviews and red carpet events, where they’ve been spotted holding hands, hugging, and displaying other affectionate gestures. Pascal has spoken openly about his social anxiety and how he relies on physical touch as a means of comfort, however, some remain uneasy with this dynamic.

What is the Pedro Pascal anxiety meme about?

A meme humorously implies that Pedro Pascal’s apparent display of affection with Vanessa Kirby in public settings is actually a clever tactic he employs to attract attractive women, leveraging his social anxiety as a disguise.

Many memes suggest that Pedro Pascal displays overly affectionate behavior when he’s slightly anxious, often by comparing it to exaggerated romantic scenes featuring other actors. Some of these memes are self-deprecating, such as one joking about attempting the anxiety gimmick with a coworker and getting reported to HR on platform X (formerly Twitter). Others are more critical, implying that Pascal’s public displays of affection may be a bit too much. This mirrors the mixed reactions to Pascal and Kirby’s close interaction at a Fantastic Four premiere press event on a blue carpet, with some finding them an attractive couple while others view their touchiness as inappropriate.

During the press tour for her latest project, Vanessa Kirby, who is engaged to Paul Rabil (a former professional lacrosse player), has been pregnant for months. In interviews, she’s often shown affection towards Pascal, her co-star, by caressing him, rubbing his neck, and hugging him. This public display of affection from both parties has sparked some memes and speculation about their relationship. Since Kirby is engaged and Rabil might feel uncomfortable with this on-screen intimacy mirroring their real-life friendship, people have wondered if Pascal and Kirby are more than just close friends or co-stars.

Another possible explanation for the popularity of these memes might be due to the fact that the Chilean actor has been appearing frequently in significant roles across various films and television series recently, such as The Last of Us, The Materialists, Gladiator II, Eddington, The Mandalorian, and numerous others within the past three years.

It’s no wonder that Pascal often relies on physical touch to manage his social anxiety, as he has openly discussed this in the past. During a recent red carpet event with co-star Bella Ramsey for The Last of Us, he shared why he frequently places his hand on his stomach – explaining that his anxiety actually materializes there. In support, Ramsey imitated his gesture.

Regarding the claim that he only interacts with women because of his anxiety, it’s worth noting that there are numerous pictures of him with actor Oscar Isaac, who co-starred with him in the 2019 film “Triple Frontier.” This suggests a broader comfort level with men as well.

At a San Diego Comic-Con panel in 2024, Kirby and Pascal both felt anxious about performing on stage, which is why she held his hand. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she shared that this was because they were both overwhelmed by the thought of thousands of fans who adore their comic. She expressed that he wanted to let her know they were in it together, and she found his gesture endearing, feeling happy to reciprocate by squeezing his hand.

In a conversation on Jake’s Takes, Pascal openly shared that he feels apprehensive about appearing on camera, explaining that they all lean on each other for support, reassuring one another that they aren’t facing these experiences alone.

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2025-07-24 21:07