Jesse Eisenberg Doesn't Want to Be 'Associated' with Mark Zuckerberg AfterSocial Network: He's Doing 'Problematic' Things

From Left: Jesse Eisenberg; and Mark Zuckerberg.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage; SHAWN THEW/POOL/AFP via Getty Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage; SHAWN THEW/POOL/AFP via Getty Jesse Eisenbergis not interested in being associated withMark Zuckerbergforever.Eisenberg, 41, famously portrayed Facebook and Meta cofounder Zuckerberg, 40, in a star-making turn with 2010’sThe Social Network.During an interview withBBC Radio 4released on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the actor and filmmaker spoke out against Zuckerberg as he promoted hisOscar-nominatedmovieA Real Pain.“I haven’t been following his life trajectory, partly because I don’t want to think of myself as associated with somebody like that,” Eisenberg said in an interview clip the BBC shared on its website.

Jesse Eisenberg Says He Has 'Only Bad Memories' of HostingSNL: 'I Did Such a Dumb Thing'

Jesse Eisenberg.Photo:Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Jesse Eisenberg’sSaturday Night Livehosting gig still haunts him. During a Feb. 10 appearance onToday with Jenna & Friends,Eisenberg reflected on hosting the iconic sketch comedy show in 2011. While it was one of his biggest accomplishments, the actor, 41, said he made one mistake that tainted his memories of the experience. “I think they said it was the best episode they ever did,” he began.

Jesse Eisenberg Says He Was 'So Poorly Received' inBatman v. SupermanRole It 'Hurt My Career': 'Embarrassing to Admit'

Jesse Eisenbergis reflecting on his portrayal of Lex Luthor inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. On the Monday, Dec. 16 episode of theArmchair Expertpodcast, the actor, 41, candidly recalled his experience participating in the 2016 film and his thoughts about its reception. “I was in thisBatmanmovie and theBatmanmovie was so poorly received, and I was so poorly received,” said Eisenberg. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it?

Jesse Eisenberg SaysA Real PainCostar Kieran Culkin ‘Loves’ to Talk AboutHome Alone(Exclusive)

Left: Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin in 2025; right: Macaulay and Kieran Culkin, circa 1990.Photo:Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty; Dave Benett/Getty Images Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty; Dave Benett/Getty Images Kieran Culkinhas come a long way since making his debut on the big screen at 8 years old whenHome Alonewas released in 1990 — and he still gets a kick out of talking about his humble beginnings. Culkin’sA Real PaincostarJesse Eisenbergexclusively told PEOPLE at the National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City on Jan.

Jesse Eisenberg Shares He Writes Music with His ‘Artsy’ 7-Year-Old Son Banner: 'Brilliant Musical Kid' (Exclusive)

Jesse Eisenbergmay be raising the next major musician. The actor and director, 41, recently caught up with PEOPLE at the Writers Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City about being honored as a writer, his upcoming project and his family life. Eisenberg, who gave his only son Banner, 7, a small role in his latest movieA Real Pain, admits he may have thought twice about having his son’s cameo in the film based on how big it became, but ultimately, Banner “was happy” because he’s “an artsy, interesting kid.