Idris Elba says fame has made him 'paranoid' but insists he's still relatable as an actor

The hunky star has shot to fame after his roles in Luther and Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, but he says he's keen to stay simple "Idris" through it all


 He's very relatable

Idris Elba has revealed his fast road to fame has made him "paranoid" of people.

The 42-year-old actor might be best known for starring roles in Luther, Thor and Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, but he has insisted he's still just "Idris".

Phew.

However the star thinks life in the limelight makes people question themselves more - admitting it has for him.

Speaking to Loaded magazine, he said: "You know The Truman Show? Sometimes you're not sure what's real or not, especially when it comes to relationships. If you're adored by millions, sometimes even on your own front doorstep you can become paranoid and constantly question, 'Who is he? Who is she? I know I've been guilty of it in the past."

Idris is considered by fans to be one of the coolest actors around and he has no shortage of female admirers.