Josh Hartnett revealed in multiple interviews that he left Hollywood in the early 2000s due to 'borderline unhealthy' attention from fans, including several stalking incidents. One particularly alarming episode involved a man showing up at a premiere with a gun, claiming to be his father. Hartnett moved to the UK countryside with his wife, Tamsin Egerton, seeking a quieter, more balanced life. Despite turning down major roles like Superman and Batman, he found fulfillment in smaller projects and values his family life. He recently made a comeback with roles in 'Oppenheimer' and the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan film, 'Trap'.