Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul reveals he hasn’t owned a computer in a decade and prefers FLIP PHONE


Aaron Paul stars on the futuristic series Westworld. 

However, the 40-year-old actor lives firmly in the past by rejecting modern technology.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph on Saturday, the former Breaking Bad star revealed he does not have a computer or smart phone. 

No phones! Aaron Paul (pictured) stars on the futuristic series Westworld. However the 40-year-old actor lives firmly in the past, by rejecting modern technology, he told The Daily Telegraph on Saturday 

‘It’s a blessing and a curse to have data control and data collection, but because of that, I haven’t owned a computer in over 10 years,’ he told the paper. 

Aaron went on to reveal he owns a very basic Light Phone – retailing for around $350 USD, it’s been toted as a ‘credit card-sized dumb phone’ which cannot store apps and only makes calls and texts.

‘I’m considering going back to a flip phone, but in the meantime, the Light Phone makes calls, stores ten numbers, but there’s no camera, no texting or emailing,’ the American star explained. 

Throwback: Aaron went on to reveal he owns a very basic Light Phone - retailing for around $350 USD, it's been toted as a 'credit card-sized dumb phone' which cannot store apps and only makes calls and texts. Pictured in 2020

Throwback: Aaron went on to reveal he owns a very basic Light Phone – retailing for around $350 USD, it’s been toted as a ‘credit card-sized dumb phone’ which cannot store apps and only makes calls and texts. Pictured in 2020 

Changes: 'I'm considering going back to a flip phone, but in the meantime, the Light Phone makes calls, stores ten numbers, but there's no camera, no texting or emailing,' the American star explained. Pictured in 2019

Changes: ‘I’m considering going back to a flip phone, but in the meantime, the Light Phone makes calls, stores ten numbers, but there’s no camera, no texting or emailing,’ the American star explained. Pictured in 2019 

Chill: 'I haven't owned a computer in over 10 years,' he said. 'Honestly I feel like I've cracked a code... I cannot begin to tell you how much better I feel. I'm 100 per cent less anxious'

Chill: ‘I haven’t owned a computer in over 10 years,’ he said. ‘Honestly I feel like I’ve cracked a code… I cannot begin to tell you how much better I feel. I’m 100 per cent less anxious’ 

The actor reveals that shunning technology has made him feel calmer and increased his connections to his friends. 

He also feels less ‘suffocated’ since he stopped watching the news, citing Donald Trump and coronavirus as particularly upsetting to him. 

‘Honestly I feel like I’ve cracked a code in a way, and I cannot begin to tell you how much better I feel. I’m 100 per cent less anxious… I have an honest connection, which is what we all used to have,’ he said. 

Exception: While Aaron shuns most technology he does use Instagram, and late last year posted photos from his lavish, 10-day long 40th birthday party in the Dominican Republic

 Exception: While Aaron shuns most technology he does use Instagram, and late last year posted photos from his lavish, 10-day long 40th birthday party in the Dominican Republic

Sticking to it: In an Instagram post, Aaron thanked everyone for the birthday wishes they sent him via phone, admitting that he didn't much have his phone with him

 Sticking to it: In an Instagram post, Aaron thanked everyone for the birthday wishes they sent him via phone, admitting that he didn’t much have his phone with him

While Aaron shuns most technology he does use Instagram, and late last year posted photos from his lavish, 10-day long 40th birthday party in the Dominican Republic. 

He stayed at The Ani Private Resort, which is a private cliff-top estate that is favorite among celebrities and costs it costs $25,000 USD per night. 

‘I love my friends. My family. My god. You know who you are. I just returned from the best birthday trip of my life and I have all of them to thank for that,’ he wrote in a caption alongside a number of photos.  

Nice digs: The Ani Private Resort in The Dominican Republic is a private cliff-top estate which is a favorite among celebrities and costs $25K-a-night

Nice digs: The Ani Private Resort in The Dominican Republic is a private cliff-top estate which is a favorite among celebrities and costs $25K-a-night

He closed by thanking everyone for the birthday wishes they sent him via phone, admitting that he didn’t much have his phone with him. 

‘I had my phone locked away in my room for the entire trip and instead of my phone I had two Dos Hombres Mezcal Pina Colada’s glued to my hands at all times. It was delightful,’ Paul finished. 

The actor was joined by his 32-year-old wife Lauren Paul and one-year-old daughter Story for the momentous occasion. 

His 63-year-old Breaking Bad co-star Bryan Cranston also came along, in addition to close family and friends at the luxury property.  

All together: The actor was joined by his 32-year-old wife Lauren Paul and one-year-old daughter Story for the momentous occasion. All pictured

All together: The actor was joined by his 32-year-old wife Lauren Paul and one-year-old daughter Story for the momentous occasion. All pictured