Anthony Mackie Says Dating Is ‘Really Hard’ As a Famous Person: ‘How Do You Trust Someone?’ (Exclusive)

Anthony Mackie on Jan. 4.Photo:Phillip Faraone/Getty Phillip Faraone/Getty ForAnthony Mackie, being Captain America comes with plenty of perks — but it hasn’t improved his romantic life. The actor tells PEOPLE that if anything, his superhero status headliningCaptain America: Brave New Worldmakes dating “obsolete,” adding “the idea of dating is really hard.” “How do you trust someone? How do you put yourself in a position to be vulnerable? How do you know what someone really [wants] from you when all you want is to just be loved and appreciated?

Anthony Mackie Says He's Raising His 4 Boys to be 'Young Men' and Stay 'Humble' Regardless of His Hollywood Status

Anthony Mackie.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Anthony Mackieis doubling down on wanting to keep his children far away from the Hollywood spotlight.During an appearance onThe Pivotpodcast, the8 Milealum, 46, spoke with former NFL stars and hostsChanning CrowderandFred Taylorto talk about his path from his New Orleans beginnings to his Hollywood stardom. Mackie, who officially picked up Captain America’s shield recently with his box-office blockbusterCaptain America: Brave New World,also opened up about keepinghis four sons"humble" amid his Hollywood stardom.

Anthony Mackie Says Leaving Hollywood for New Orleans Gave Him 'Peace of Mind'

Anthony Mackie attends the ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ photocall at Hotel De La Ville on January 27, 2025 in.Photo:Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Anthony Mackieis proud of his roots.In a cover story interview withEsquire, theCaptain America: Brave New Worldstar, 46, opened up about when — and why – he decided to leave Hollywood for a life in New Orleans, where he is originally from.According to the outlet, the actor realized he wanted to move back to his hometown in 2008, after spending a day fishing with friends and golfing with his uncle.

Anthony Mackie Says These Two Actors Send the ‘Smartest’ Memes and Texts in the ‘Lively’AvengersGroup Chat (Exclusive)

Anthony Mackie in Italy on Jan. 27.Photo:Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty The Avengershaven’t assembled on screen in a while, butAnthony Mackietells PEOPLE their group text is very much active.“We still have our chat. We still go back, and forth, and make fun of each other,” says Mackie, who stars in the new Marvel movieCaptain America: Brave New World.“We’re an active, lively bunch, I’ll just put it that way.

Anthony Mackie's Son Had This Hilarious Reaction When theCaptain AmericaTrailer Played Before a Movie (Exclusive)

Some heroes wear capes —Anthony Mackiewears an iconic red, white and blue suit, which fails to impress his sons. On a recent outing to seeSonic the Hedgehog 3with his kids, the 46-year-old father of four sat down after loading the family up with nachos when the trailer for his new movieCaptain America: Brave New Worldplayed. “My boys are not paying attention,’ ” Mackie tells PEOPLE, chuckling as he recalls how his 8-year-old began to watch.