Fashion / NewsCara Delevingne: follower count is not why I got the roleThe model replies to critics who say she is only being cast because she’s popular on TwitterShareLink copied ✔️July 22, 2015FashionNewsTextHani Richter Cara Delevingne was first thrust into the public eye as the new, young, model bossing the modelling world as the face of Burberry and occupying a strong position as Christopher Bailey’s darling. After her breakout she went from strength to strength, capturing the attention of Karl Lagerfeld, who’s religiously used her for shows and campaigns since 2012. On account of her unprecedented success, she raised eyebrows when she recently quit modelling to focus on acting. Delevingne has a large social media presence, with three million followers on Twitter and five times that amount on Instagram. There can be no doubt that that amount of reach will help propel her acting project, market her projects and create awareness. But she’s unimpressed by the suggestion that her social media clout has anything to do with her landing roles in films. While promoting her new film Paper Towns in an interview with the Press Association Cara Delevingne said “I work really hard and I don’t want anyone to ever think that this is a fluke or I got this because of my social media presence.” Along with Paper Towns, Delevingne is also set to star in the highly anticipated Suicide Squad, directed by David Ayer. But the actress hit out at anyone who believes that her follower count is getting her time in the room with directors. She said, “For me, if I got this part or I’m acting because of what I have on social media, I don’t want to do it.” Watch a clip of her in Paper Towns below: Get More: 2015 MTV Movie Awards, 2015 MTV Movie Awards, Latest Movie News, Full Episodes Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREAdanolaWhat went down at Lila Moss’ intimate Adanola dinner in London The Moment premiere: Charli xcx officially canonises the Brat eraJim BeamWhat went down at Jim Beam’s NYC bashMargot Robbie is living for the drama on the Wuthering Heights press tourPieter Mulier is leaving Alaïa Roger VivierWhat went down at an intimate Roger Vivier book launch in ParisIn pictures: Latex and leather at Sextou’s first Parisian raveThe penis dress has fashion in a chokeholdAdanolaLila Moss fronts Adanola’s latest spring 2026 campaignValentino SS26 couture: Alessandro’s peep show answers our prayersSaint Laurent AW26 was the Parasocial Relationship ConventionWilly Chavarria joins forces with the ACLU in new campaign Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy