Jon Bernthal On Toxic Masculinity | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

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[cpehansen]

For someone who plays gruff, aggressive characters, JB remains one of the most thoughtful, charismatic, and genuine guys I've seen in showbiz. We need more Jon Bernthals in the world

[jeremybeaird]

This is perfect advice for life. The one's who are screaming the loudest and trying to show off their idea of masculinity are the most afraid and insecure of us all.

[rayray]

The way he said “…someone’s who’s just SAD” tells me he’s a really empathetic guy

[jakegbarrett]

Im always surprised by how humble and kind Jon is

[thomaswilkins]

Seeing Jon’s personality really makes you appreciate his acting. He’s so soft at times, and then you see Frank Castle, and it’s like, oh.

[craigsmith]

Similar to Keanu Reeves, Jon Bernthal knows how to act like a scary badass but in reality is an all-around nice person to be around. Very kind, very empathetic

[dae]

the masculinity he instills on his children is healthy, be strong and tough and independent, because you need to be able to take care of yourself well so you can help others, it's not about being the most dominant person in the room, but to be the kindest and most reliable, someone people can lean on when they need to

[MrJasonmunoz]

Dude is desperately describing human decency in a way that tells me that society is failing him and his children on that idea. He seems like an absolute gem.

[ghostface]

People need to stop worrying about masculinity and femininity and just focus on character.

[fromulus]

Hating is easy, the path of least resistance. Empathizing and accepting the unfamiliar takes actual strength.

[thephoenixxy]

Jon's smitten by Conan. You can tell from each of his appearances that he really appreciates him.

[ApexGale]

I remember talking to a therapist about why I was struggling to reach out and form romantic relationships that lasted longer than a few months, and he managed to single out something very crucial. It turned out that the issue wasn't because of anything particularly harmful. My parents came from another country where toxic masculinity was rampant. I'd never heard my father call my mother by her first name in my entire life. I never saw them showing each other open displays of affection. So I legitimately just didn't know how to maintain a relationship with significant signs of affection to my partners. They would break it off, not because they disliked me, but because to them it just seemed like I wasn't very interested or committed.

Toxic masculinity doesn't just hurt your partners. It hurts your children, too.

[ommanipadmehung]

This guy is an example of healthy and mature masculinity

[jurajturansky]

I like that famous people are finally starting to talk about musculinity in positive way

[SensationalBanana]

Jon Bernthal has been a favourite ever since the first episode of The Walking Dead. His performance as Shane was on point, and he's SO GOOD at portraying conflicted, complex characters.

I hope to see him reprise his role as Frank Castle in The Punisher in a near future.

[rangersization]

Jon's awesomeness knows no bounds.He's just the most down to earth guy I've ever heard speak

[KS-xkso]

To me it seems like the problem isn't being too Masculine or Feminine, it's defining certain skills or traits as "masculine" or "feminine". I've known dudes that'll move you to tears with their poetry and I've known chicks who can hunt and fish with the best of them... I say just let people do what they want and don't get so concerned with labels. Like Jon says, it's about being a well rounded individual, open to any new experiences... and other than that, just treat people how you want them to treat you. It's not that hard.

[JessG]

Jon came into my recent job and I served him and he was so kind! Love to see it

[rugbybeef]

So great to hear someone speak openly about his concerns and his efforts to educate well rounded children in touch with those ideas we consider traditionally "masculine" and expressing an outright need for the "feminine" side and skill base and how a refusal to experience or express the feminine side is borne of fear and dissociation with their own fullest identity and humanity

[owenleal]

Its no wonder this guy was so good as the Punisher. He embraces the positives of classic masculinity but is all too aware of where people end up going way too far and embracing the darker more negative elements, which is what the Punisher is.