Benedict Cumberbatch is surprised by his fragility The Roses star Benedict Cumberbatch opts to avoid social media because he is still "fragile" despite being in the spotlight for several years. 29 August 2025 Benedict Cumberbatch is surprised at how "fragile" he continues to be. Benedict Cumberbatch is 'fragile' despite his years in the limelight The 49-year-old actor has been in the spotlight for over a decade but explained how he chooses to avoid the intense glare of social media because of the insecurities he has.