Explaining on Instagram: "In 1987, a 13 year old Christian Bale gave his first interview after landing the lead role in Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun. Even at that age, he spoke with a calm confidence that stood out, answering questions thoughtfully and without any trace of ego. What surprised people most was how grounded he seemed about sudden fame. Bale openly said he wanted to be treated like a normal kid, not a child star. The attention and pressure that came with the role weighed on