Armie Hammer is celebrating his 38th birthday by… selling off his truck because he “can’t afford gas anymore.”
The former actor has kept a low profile ever since former romantic partners came forward in 2021, accusing him of emotional and sexual abuse and even some light cannibalism—a swirl of controversy that saw Hammer getting dropped by his representation and a number of high-profile film projects.
But he made a rare return to social media this week to share a video of himself cleaning out his beloved vehicle (which People has identified as a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali pickup truck) before he sells it off.
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“I have loved this truck intensely and taken it camping and across the country multiple times and on long road trips, and I took it for one last road trip to CarMax,” Hammer says to camera, making sure to add this is “not an ad for CarMax.”
(Side note: Armie, we really don’t think you should be using the words “loved” and “intensely” in the same sentence, considering everything your alleged romantic history…)
“This is because I’m selling my truck,” he continues. “Since being back in LA, I have put about 400 or 500 dollars worth of gas in it, and I can’t afford it. I can’t afford the gas anymore.”
Come on now, Mr. Hammer. We know the cost of living is up, but you mean to tell us that you—heir to a massive oil fortune—can’t pay for your own gas? We suppose it’s possible he was cut off from the family trust fund, but this reeks of a desperate plea for sympathy.
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And while he stops just shy of crocodile tears, the actor is definitely trying to drum up emotions as he thinks back fondly on all the memories made in the truck, which he says he bought as a Christmas gift to himself in 2017.
Yup, that’s the same year he starred in Call Me By Your Name—the most acclaimed work of his career. So, in a way, Luca Guadagnino bought him that pickup!
As Hammer says his goodbyes to his beloved vehicle, the fine folks at CarMax supplied him with a number of bags so he could remove his personal effects, which he captures on camera and—WAIT A MINUTE! Is that a rope in his center console? Unbelievable!
Dude, did you mean to show that on camera given, well… everything?!
Anyway, don’t expect to suddenly start seeing Hammer on public transportation. In the video, he goes on to share that he bought a “tiny” new hybrid car as a replacement: “I’m probably gonna put about 10 bucks of gas in it a month.”
Though the actor relocated his family to the Cayman Islands in the wake of the disturbing allegations, he apparently made the decision to move back to Los Angeles earlier this summer for a fresh start, and the new set of wheels is part of the hard reset on his life.
“I will be starting my birthday in a new car, in a new apartment, in a new life in Los Angeles,” Hammer shares in the video that feels like it’s about to end at multiple points—but just keeps going and going.
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“Thank you very much,” he says to his car. “You have gotten me a long way and I appreciate it all. I hope that you take as good of care as the next person.”
Which really makes us wonder: Will CarMax have to tell any of the truck’s prospective buyers about its previous owner? This thing feels a bit haunted, and you have to imagine that would depreciate the value a little bit, right?
But at this point, Hammer would take any money he could get from the sale. Last month, while guesting on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, he told the host he was broke now and that he wouldn’t be turning to his ultra-rich relatives for help: “There are no free lunches. Anything that you take has strings.”
It’s unclear what’s next for the actor, but the move back to LA does make you wonder if he’s going to take another stab at the entertainment industry. Judging from the social media reaction to his car sale video, we doubt that would go over well… though, hey, maybe CarMax is hiring?
Scroll down below for a few more of the Internet’s thoughts on Armie Hammer’s latest update:
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Donston
Honestly, stuff like this and h i m randomly using Grindr to defend some of h i s behaviors are more weird and off-putting than the cannibalism kink.
Jim
Leave the poor guy alone. Excellent actor, deserves to earn a good living for him and his family.
War On Free Speech
Golly, I remember good times when we had mean tweets and affordable gasoline.
justyouandi
Taking delight in the misfortune of others is really unattractive. We all have done things we hope never sees the light of day so I think a little humility and grace is called for here.
m
Hope he recovers from that ridiculous scandal
Donston
About 70% of comments here nowadays are from right wing trolls with multiple accounts and comprehension issues. And it’s kinda the fault of this site.
Godabed
did anyone else notice the rope and medication?
Louis
I think it’s pathetic how people reacted to Armie’s turn-ons. Everyone has, at some point, been turned on by something they probably wouldn’t actually do in real life; but the fantasy has been good in that moment.
Huron132
I don’t feel bad for him. He put himself in a position that was a risk. Did he do it? Maybe, maybe not. He was never arrested, went to court, or anyone gave substantial proof. His life is his own we all have that crazy inside we want to do, or have done. But how people, his friends, family has treated him is something awful. Also, he has no claim to his family money, his family cut him off. So, I think he needs a break and someone give him a break. He is a good actor where are the independent producers, directors and writers at to get him back to acting?
Man About Town
I’m not quite sure what his point is; is he asking the general public to send him money? Considering his career and his background, doesn’t he realize he’s just digging himself in deeper and making it difficult to take him seriously?
OzJay
Can we just stop with the cannibalism bull? However badly Hammer treated his women – and it seems to me not that badly; nothing even approaching anything he could be charged for – he never did anything remotely close to cannibalism. And hounding, stigmatising and cancelling a man for his sexual fantasies, however kinky or weird, is disgusting. Though not at all surprising in the f***ed-up US of A. You’d think Queerty writers would see how it’s not a million miles from The Lavender Scare. They could be coming for you (again) soon.
dmarcus
Armie just stop. He’s trying so hard to play the sympathy card and use gay culture against us and it’s not working. People here should not feel sorry for him. Whats next y’all wanna give Spacey a second chance? He may not be working but despite what he says, Armie is richer than RDJ. Just this month, a waitress friend of mine saw Armie paid for his coffee with the Black Card.
spiralx
Wow. ‘SQUIRTY’ – bitchy, much? He’s yet another person (yes, ‘cos women can be just as remiss in their behaviour) who did something that blew up in his face. But – life goes in. As must his.
P.S. And we should all be buying hybrids. Or electric. And FFS get over the adolescent fantasy about bigger meaning better.
RIGay
So… he never learned how to invest or save money? He IS a great actor, shame he’s not cluing into the life lessons.
War On Free Speech
@Donston
“Automatons need only reply,” said the diversity-lover.
powersthatbe
Isn’t civilisation based off the premise of second chances and rehabilitation?
Mack
War on Free Speech, perhaps Hammer should talk to his family about the price gouging they’re doing. That would solve the problem.
Louis
@dmarcus – 100% I am willing to give Spacey a second chance. Again, I didn’t think it was right he was vilified on accusations alone. Cancel culture on accusations alone is out of hand. Pair that with the fact that Spacey has been acquitted every time it has gone to court, and yeah, I’m happy for an innocent man to get his career and life back. Being acquitted used to mean something. Now people just interpret it as “getting away with it”. It’s disgraceful.
right1
Stating he deserves grace and had some misfortune…. He’s a canibal and abuser.
right1
Spacey was/is amazing actor but to state he’s innocent is a long shot. Repeat offender #YoungMeat
Invader7
Screw him. First of all he brought all of his downfall upon himself. Especially in this day & age. Secondly, him insulting gay culture is UNACCEPTABLE. Saying if Grindr was hacked his fantasies would pale in comparison is BS. I don’t think most, if not all gay men are into cannibalism. He’s so tired and unoriginal. And he’ll get $$$ from his family. So the pathetic attempts to get sympathy are crap. So long Armie. And that name is so juvenile. He did it to himself. He has NO one to blame but himself with his sick, vile fantasies.
Ken A.
Get back into acting. You have no arrest record so there is no reason for HOLLYWOOD or Independent films for not accepting you. All water under the bridge.
chrispy33
One solution that has worked for other actors in this situation – OnlyFans. Why not? I’d subscribe.
Squeak
@ justyouandi
Well said. The negative, aggressive self-righteousness of 90% of the comments on this site gives me — in the more humane & sympathetic civilisation of Europe — the idea of US gays as the products of a violent society.