Cara Delevinge on Trying to Stay Off Social Media: 'It's Terrifying'

Feb 28, 2026 3:31pm PT Cara Delevingne on Trying to Stay Off Social Media: ‘That Algorithm Is Not Meant for Good Things’ By Marc Malkin Plus Icon Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events marcmalkin Latest Joey Bueno Breese Wins 2026 Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award (EXCLUSIVE) 20 hours ago ‘Scream 7’ Cast and Creatives on Their Favorite Franchise Kills and an Eighth Movie: ‘We Have a Lot of Ideas’ 1 day ago Gwyneth Paltrow, Jenna Ortega and Delroy Lindo to Present at Actor Awards (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All WWD via Getty Images Cara Delevingne was first introduced to L’Oreal Paris’ Women of Worth program a couple of years ago when she attended its annual gala for the first time. “It was one of the most inspiring, touching, just wonderful evenings that I really didn’t expect,” she says. “I know how incredible L’Oreal is at supporting causes, especially causes that I care about, but this one in particular really stuck with me. I think I cried, laughed and had some amazing conversations at dinner. Related Stories Warner Bros. Discovery Declares New Paramount Bid a 'Superior Proposal'; Netflix Has Four Business Days to Match Paramount Brass Talk Film Studio's 'Rebuild Phase' and Potential for New NFL Rights Deal “I think especially right now, there’s so much bad news that there aren’t conversations around people who are doing great, amazing things and uplifting those people and highlighting those people,” Delevingne continues. “I think it is something…we need so badly.” Popular on Variety Since its launch in 2005, Women of Worth has grown into a nationwide movement, recognizing 200 women by providing them with mentorship and grants, community and national visibility for their grassroots efforts. Delevingne has teamed up with L’Oreal — she’s a L’Oréal Paris ambassador  — ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8 to talk about the importance of uplifting women’s voices and causes. The model and actress is currently focusing on issues related to mental health and marginalized communities. “We’re laughing and joking around a lot right now by saying, ‘Everything’s on fire,’” she said. “It’s become this dark humor around the fact that no one’s feeling great…Mental health is so important right now, being able to do good for yourself so you can do good by other people.” When she’s having a “shitty day,” Delevingne will scroll GoFundMe pages: “I like seeing an actual dent that you can make to help someone.” Conversations around mental health must include discussions about social media, Delevingne says. “That algorithm is not meant for good things,” she says. “I haven’t gotten to the point where I’ve deleted Instagram off my phone yet, but I’m constantly working on self-control because I find myself going on there without even realizing I am…It’s terrifying.” She works hard on course correcitng her algorithm. “I do follow a lot of accounts about doing good things and good news,” Delevingne says. “There’s this one account for good news about women. That always makes me happy because I feel like when the pendulum is swinging so far the other way — women’s rights are getting taken away, people of color or the queer community — we have to try and push it the other way. If I’m constantly in fear, then I just don’t leave the house, which then nothing is ever going to get done.” Nominations are currently open for L’Oréal Paris’ Women of Worth program for 2026 until March 8. For more information, go to lorelaparisusa.com/women-of-worth. Jump to Comments Netflix Says Paramount Has Paid $2.8 Billion Breakup Fee for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Warner Bros. Discovery Likely to Take New Paramount Skydance Offer Under Review While Still Recommending Netflix Pact to Shareholders Mark Ruffalo Fires Back at James Cameron After ‘Avatar’ Director Slammed Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: ‘Are You Also Against the Monopolization That a Paramount Acquisition Would Create?’ Paramount’s Apparent Victory in Warner Bros. Bidding War Sparks Optimism and Concern From Global Players: ‘Fewer Global Decision-Makers Mean Fewer Buyers’ Timothée Chalamet Says Netflix Wants the ‘Biggest Action Set Pieces Up Front’ as Matthew McConaughey Mourns the Loss of Act One in Movies: ‘The First Thing That Gets Cut’ Winona Ryder Joins ‘Wednesday’ Season 3, Reuniting With Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...