Kelly Rutherford, the 55-year-old actress known for her role in "Gossip Girl", admits to having a love-hate relationship with social media. Although she considers it a potential time-waster, she finds solace in using Instagram as a distraction. The "Gossip Girl" star explained this at the Mon Chéri Barbara Day event in Munich.
Rutherford leans towards Instagram rather than the trendy TikTok. She pointed out, "All the kids are on TikTok - it's too much for me at the moment." However, she isn't dismissive of these platforms altogether. She acknowledges their value by promoting the educational platform "Whyzzer."
"Whyzzer" aims to bridge a gap by connecting users with professionals in their respective fields. As Rutherford explains, social media platforms can be sorely lacking in providing meaningful, nourishing content. "When you're on all these other social media platforms, you just want something nourishing. And if you want to learn something, you can do it directly from the professionals in the field," she said at the fundraising gala.
Munich's vibrant and internationally-appealing city was the backdrop for Rutherford's insights. Addressing a diverse crowd, she expressed her thoughts about social media's potential and the importance of education platforms.
As Rutherford's career progresses, her engagement with social media and educational platforms suggests a turn from the frivolous gossip of "Gossip Girl" towards a more meaningful and nourishing use of technology for self-improvement and connection.
Although it's not explicitly mentioned in the available sources, we can infer from her professional engagements and personal life that Kelly Rutherford likely uses social media to maintain a public presence and share moments with her family. Her philosophy of finding joy even in the darkest times might also influence how she uses social media, focusing on positive and uplifting content.
[1] Behind Her Empire podcast interview with Kelly Rutherford [2] Paris Fashion Week appearance with son Hermes Giersch on social media
