Jack Gleeson — American Actor born on May 20, 1992,

Jack Gleeson is a retired Irish actor, most recognised for his portrayal of Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO television series Game of Thrones... (wikipedia)

Both villains and heroes need to have a steadfast belief in themselves.
Having one's image, and effectively, life, democratized, dehumanizes and sometimes objectifies it into an entertainment product. What sort of valuation of the ego would one have once you've let it been preyed upon by the public for years and years? Perhaps, it becomes truly just skin and bones.
I try to be a nice person, but it's difficult sometimes.
I'm happy to sacrifice a big pay cheque for my happiness, if that's not too corny a thing to say. It's probably more naive than mature to say that, maybe, but that's how I feel.
It's interesting sometimes when an audience can empathize with a villain.