8 Things You Didn’t Know About Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer has become a mega-star by defying all of Hollywood’s standards for leading men. In 2017, he co-starred in Call Me By Your Name with Timothée Chalamet and subsequently in On The Basis of Sex with Felicity Jones.

Hammer is a great celebrity who is just getting larger and brighter. So let’s get to know him a little better with these 8 unknown facts about him.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Armie Hammer

1. Moved Around A lot In His Childhood

Hammer’s parents relocated the family to the Cayman Islands when he was 7 years old. Hammer moved around a lot as a kid, but he remembers his time in the Cayman Islands fondly. ^[1]

2. High School Drop Out

In an interview, Hammer stated that he dropped out of college just before his senior year to pursue a career in acting since he knew it was exactly what he wanted to accomplish. He also stated that it was nearly taken away from him when his agency contacted and threatened to dismiss him.

3. Grand Son Of A Great Business Man

Dr. Armand Hammer was a powerful businessman who happened to be Armie Hammer’s great-grandfather. He was known for his art collection and extensive interest in philanthropy. ^[2]

4. Adores The Performance Of Timothee Chalamet

The pair have developed a great bond since working on the film together, and Hammer told GQ how proud he was of Chalamet’s performance in the romantic comedy. ^[3]

5. His Love Life

After knowing each other for a few years, Hammer and Chambers married in 2010. Their love story was a little tricky when they first met. In a 2017 interview with Vulture, Hammer revealed that when they first met, Chambers was in a relationship.

6. Cameo Role In Entourage

Entourage, a 2015 film, contains almost too many cameos to count! Hammer portrays a more arrogant version of himself who is upset that Adrian Grenier’s Vincent Chase is dating his ex, Emily Ratajkowski.

7. Self Conscious Of His Dancing Moves

Hammer was forced to venture out of his comfort zone in several ways in Call Me By Your Name, but one sequence, in particular, made him cringe: a solo dance scene. Hammer danced like no one was watching in a now-viral video from the film, busting out some hilariously terrible dance moves. ^[4]

8. Honored At Texas Film Awards

Armie Hammer was honored at the Austin Film Society’s Texas Film Awards on March 8, 2018, in Austin, Texas. He earned the Variety “One To Acclaim” Award and was recognized not only by the board but also by co-star Timothée Chalamet.