Maisie Williams Says She Has a 'Burner Instagram Account' to Maintain Her Privacy and Check in with Friends (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Maisie Williams at the global premiere of ‘The New Look’ in February 2024.Photo:Kristina Bumphrey/Getty

Kristina Bumphrey/Getty

Maisie Williamsis confident about her social media footprint.

“I never have to look back and say, ‘I can’t believe I posted that!'” Williams tells PEOPLE with a laugh.

TheGame of Thronesstar, 26, grew up on the set of the HBO series and learned what to post, andnotto post, as she became a celebrity.

“I was famous before I had Instagram. I don’t have to worry about my digital profile. I mean, there’s still like, awkward photos of me being 16 years old that I’d rather the whole world not see. But that’s just the the perils of being a young actor,” she says.

Maisie Williams.Maisie Williams/Instagram

Maisie Williams/Instagram

These days, the British actress is more comfortable posting. She’s a fashion darling, too, appearing at the Met Gala, sitting front row at runway shows and lately showing off her love for ’40s-inspired ensembles.

“It’s ultimately a show about creation and survival,” says Williams. “What we see is these people making something beautiful from the darkest times in their lives.”

The cast of ‘The New Look’ at the show’s premiere on Feb. 12.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty

Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty

Williams has been open aboutprotecting her mental health. On the set ofThe New Look, which chronicled both high glamour and the darkest times of world history, she took steps to safeguard her wellbeing.

“That consisted of a lot of yoga, meditation and even isolation," she says. “I was confronted with the reality that these things actually happen to a lot of people. I had to acknowledge the darker parts of humanity and history.”

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She’s also open about how she straddles fame and social media. “It’s such a personal journey it. I’ve learned that I have to do what makes me happy and what makes you feel most comfortable. Today, I have this public persona, and I can pick and choose what makes it on [Instagram].”

“I think that as I get more comfortable and confident in my own skin, my barometer for the things I want to share and don’t is getting a lot more efficient,” she adds. “And I have my own little burner Instagram account where I keep in touch with people and get to use social media like all of my friends.”

Sophie Turner (left) and Maisie Williams.Matt Winkelmeyer/BAFTA LA/Getty Images

Speaking of her friends, she met one of her closest pals on the set ofGame of Thrones:Sophie Turner, who played her sister, Sansa.

“We’re good! I’m going to see her soon [for her birthday on Feb. 21] so we’re going to do something fun,” she says. “I can’t keep in touch with everyone [from the show], but she’s the one that I’m closest with.”

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source: people.com