Allison Williams Reveals Her Candy Crush Addiction And Current Level

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Allison Williams does not try to hide her love for a mobile game and she speaks about it. Candy Crush is the name of the game the artist has reached level 3845 and used as a substitute for doomscrolling. Williams credits her new habit of doomscrolling to the movie ‘Regretting You’ and even posted a picture that shows her involvement in the game on the movie set. Her straightforward admission that she uses the puzzle game as a defense against the negative effects of social media was met with understanding by a considerable audience.

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The actress’s craze for Candy Crush was not something she tried to keep a secret. The actress literally opened the door to her personal life with her latest post but not with a new project; rather, it was an old hobby. She did not want her Candy Crush attachment to be seen as a vice but rather as a technique, a practice she employed responsibly, and thus a tool she leveraged to improve her daily life. The video accompanying this post, which was filmed during the ‘Regretting You’ press junket, has her talking about the source of this particular addiction. She admitted that she had installed the game for the sake of a scene, wanting to make her character look real, but then she got ‘fiercely addicted’ to the game again. Anyone who has ever launched a mobile game just for a minute can surely identify with that spiral, right?

Her post in which she said she has achieved level 3845 now became the impetus for her fans to tell their stories. The comments section was soon transformed into a support group for the Candy Crush fans, and they all were sharing comparisons of their levels and discussing their gaming habits. One user, for instance, could not help but declare, ‘My TWO favorite things in 1 video. @aw and @candycrushsaga, is life really better than this?’ Another person who concurred with the first one said that the combination of the actress and the game was their ‘most liked thing in life.’

The discussion did not just stay on the surface of being the game’s fans but went into the depths of discussing the technicalities of the high-level play. Some comments showed the players’ immense commitment. One player mentioned that his mother had been at the level of ‘8000+ last year,’ while another claimed, ‘Level 17241, and a lot of that I’ve done during work hours.’ Such a disclosure of playing while working may draw the conclusion that the game is very attractive, causing the person to risk his job, and that the person who adds a laughing emoji to that confession might actually be thinking it is a bit excessive. Another user expressed ‘I used to play candy crush a long time ago and now I have periods when I uninstall it and then I come back after a while. Currently, I am at level 4722…. taking another break now.’ Those users who speak of the game in such terms seem to be fully aware of the power that it has over the players.

Allison Williams’ social media post also brought up a question on how to practically replace bad habits with good ones. The actress disclosed her playing Candy Crush as a ‘doomscrolling’ alternative and hence she encouraged others wishing to break that cycle to try it as they might find it enjoyable. This suggestion was backed by a follower who wrote, ‘Ditto. I rediscovered candy crush just over a year ago… it’s a great distraction when you want to destress!’ People will always have the same dilemma of searching for a fun digital activity that can keep them off the news cycle that gives them stress but at least they will not feel like they are working while doing it. Just a simple match-three game will probably be the answer for many.

Of course, there were not all comments about the game. The post did attract its share of more personal comments and questions that varied from requests for skincare tips to mere expressions of admiration. One user stated that she is back on social media, saying: ‘haha i LOVE the return of your instagram presence. And this should be an ad.’ This is a rather intriguing point; her sincere, unpaid endorsement of the product might have a greater impact than any official sponsored content.

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By revealing this aspect of her life, Allison Williams has not only talked about a game but also built a bridge to her fans through a common, often concealed, vice. In Hollywood, where stars usually show off a greatly polished version of themselves, admitting to a mobile game addiction, no matter how minor it is and how much time it takes, is still very refreshing. It is a reminder that even the glamorous ones who are usually seen on the red carpet sometimes want to crush candies and get rid of the world. Her road to level 3845 is very relatable to her followers, especially after her recent press tour. This moment of candor brings to mind her reflections on her role as Marnie in ‘Girls’. Her current relationship with Alexander Dreymon has also been a topic of interest for fans, following their stunning appearance together at a movie premiere.