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Mark Zuckerberg Publicly Displays Jesse Eisenberg's 'Social Network' T-Shirt

The Meta CEO's purchase of the film prop reignites discussions on his relationship with the movie and his public image.

Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on "The Social Network" during a recent podcast appearance. 
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Mark Zuckerberg bought the shirt Jesse Eisenberg wore in The Social Network, which is a biopic based on the life of Meta CEO
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Overview

  • Mark Zuckerberg revealed on 'The Colin and Samir Show' that he purchased a T-shirt worn by Jesse Eisenberg in the 2010 film 'The Social Network' for $4,095 at an auction.
  • The T-shirt, featuring the Ardsley Athletics logo, was worn by Eisenberg during a pivotal scene and references a high school Zuckerberg briefly attended.
  • Zuckerberg criticized 'The Social Network' for inaccuracies, particularly its portrayal of his motivations, calling his single viewing of the film 'weird.'
  • Jesse Eisenberg, who portrayed Zuckerberg in the film, recently expressed discomfort with being associated with the Meta CEO due to his controversial policies, including Meta's shift to a user-driven fact-checking system.
  • The purchase and public display of the shirt have reignited debates about Zuckerberg's evolving public image and the enduring cultural impact of 'The Social Network.'