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Hugh Grant has been accused of bad behavior by co-stars more than once. In 2023, he had an outburst while filming 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.' According to the actor, "I lost my temper with a woman in my eyeline on day one, I assumed she was some executive from the studio who should have known better. Then it turns out that she's an extremely nice local woman who was the chaperone of the young girl. Terrible. A lot of groveling...." Grant added, "I did a Christian Bale," In comparing himself to Christian Bale's infamous outburst on the set of 'Terminator Salvation' in 2009.
Christian Bale is known for his extreme perfectionism and dedication to method acting. He gained notoriety when he ranted at the director of photography on the set of 'Terminator Salvation.' The incident was caught on camera and shocked the public.
Leonardo DiCaprio allowed fame to go to his head when he was younger. Director James Cameron remembers how DiCaprio initially declined to read for the role of Jack alongside Kate Winslet during a screen test. Winslet was already confirmed as Rose, but when DiCaprio returned for a follow-up meeting, he was unaware that it was an audition. Cameron said, "He didn't know he was going to test. He thought it was another meeting to meet Kate... He said, 'Oh, I don’t read.' I shook his hand and said, 'Thanks for coming by.'"
Cameron stated that he was prepared to reject DiCaprio, but the actor came back and said, "Wait, wait, wait. If I don’t read, I don’t get the part? Just like that?" Cameron replied, "Oh, yeah. Come on. This is a giant movie that is going to take two years of my life. So, I’m not going to [expletive] it up by making the wrong decision in casting. So, you’re going to read, or you’re not going to get the part.'"
Cameron continued "So he comes in, and he’s like every ounce of his entire being is just so negative—right up until I said, 'Action.' Then he turned into Jack," Cameron marveled. "Dark clouds had opened up, and a ray of sun came down and lit up Jack. I’m like, 'All right. He’s the guy.'"
T.J. Miller, who starred as bartender Weasel in the first two 'Deadpool' movies, had some tea to spill about co-star Ryan Reynolds. Miller said Reynolds was "horrifically mean to me" while in character as the R-rated superhero. "But to me. As if I’m Weasel," Miller said. "He was like, 'You know what’s great about you, Weasel? You’re not the star, but you do just enough exposition that it’s funny, and then we can leave and get back to the real movie.'" Miller chalked it up to his ego but added, "Would I work with him again? No."
In April 2022 it was reported that Bill Murray was the reason why Aziz Ansari's upcoming film 'Being Mortal' had been suspended indefinitely, due to a complaint of "inappropriate behavior." A source told Page Six that Murray was allegedly "hands-on touchy" with the women on set, and that "while his conduct is not illegal, some women felt uncomfortable and he crossed a line." The actor has addressed the incident. “I had a difference of opinion with a woman I’m working with. I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn’t taken that way."
Murray also admitted that the incident has “been quite an education” for him. “I think it’s a sad dog that can’t learn anymore,” he said. “I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of it.”
Bill Murray's professional behavior has faced scrutiny before. Lucy Liu, an actress in the 2000 film 'Charlie's Angels,' shared her negative experience working with him. Liu claimed that he "hurled insults" at her on set and that his behavior was “inexcusable and unacceptable.” Geena Davis also came out and accused Murray of harassing and bullying her when they worked together. The list of people who don't want to work with the actor is exceptionally long!
Gwyneth Paltrow, the actress from 'Sliding Doors,' is reputed for her icy attitude. Reports suggest she maintained a chilly demeanor while working with Scarlett Johansson on 'Iron Man 2.'
"At the time, I was just quickly told to shut the [expletive] up. I knew that whatever they felt I had done that was so awful, they would overlook it if I made them money—but then my films started to make not quite as much money." During an interview with the Washington Post in 2021, the star of 'Grey's Anatomy' opened up about the backlash she faced from the industry. According to the actress, her reputation was an exaggerated reaction to her simply speaking the truth. "What is your definition of difficult? Somebody with an opinion that you don’t like?"
In 2007, Heigl gained attention by criticizing Judd Apatow's comedy 'Knocked Up' for being "a little biased," and the following year, she declined Emmy consideration, citing she didn’t feel that she was "given the material" to warrant a nod that season. In 2009, she expressed discontent about the demanding 17-hour days during the production of 'Grey’s Anatomy,' although it was partially due to her own scheduling choices. Consequently, her reputation suffered a setback.
Alec Baldwin, the oldest of the Baldwin brothers, gained notoriety for his impulsive behavior. In 2013, MSNBC terminated his contract due to allegations of him directing homophobic slurs at a videographer.
Charlie Sheen, the former star of 'Two and a Half Men.' gained a reputation for his disrespectful behavior towards coworkers during filming, as well as general disorderliness due to his substance abuse issues. When he was fired from the famous show, he took to social media to blast its creator.
Dustin Hoffman, a two-time Oscar winner, is rumored to be a meticulous perfectionist who insists on creative control and is known for being difficult to work with.
Actress Lindsay Lohan, known for her role in 'Mean Girls,' had a troublesome reputation both on and off set. According to her co-star in 'Canyons,' she displayed behavior resembling that of a "child lashing out."
Megan Fox allegedly clashed with director Michael Bay during the filming of 'Transformers,' resulting in her departure from the franchise. It is said that she made a remark comparing him to Hitler, leading executive producer Steven Spielberg to let her go.
Kiwi actor Russell Crowe has been rumored to possess a significant ego and a quick temper. He allegedly criticized the 'Gladiator' script, but confidently stated that he had the ability to make it successful due to his exceptional talent.
Val Kilmer is known for being uncooperative and difficult. He had a notoriously strained relationship with director Joel Schumacher while they worked on the 'Batman' movies together
Teri Hatcher, the actress from 'Desperate Housewives,' has gained a reputation for her diva behavior. Nicollette Sheridan, her co-star, reportedly labeled her as "the meanest woman in the world."
According to sources, it has been reported that Edward Norton, known for his role in 'The Incredible Hulk,' is difficult to work with. Some sources even claim that he secretly entered the editing room to re-cut 'American History X.'
It is rumored that there were negative experiences with Cybill Shepherd while filming her 90s sitcom 'Cybill,' which led the writers to create an episode of CSI where a character inspired by the actress is killed.
According to sources, Evan Rachel Wood displayed bullying behavior during the production of the HBO miniseries 'Mildred Pierce,' where she acted alongside Kate Winslet.
There are rumors suggesting that Julia Roberts, the actress known for her role in 'Pretty Woman,' may not be as pleasant on set as her on-screen persona. During the filming of 'Hook,' she was reportedly labeled "Tinkerhell" by her colleagues.
Eugene Allan, also referred to as Gene Hackman, reportedly possesses an intimidating persona and has unleashed insults at directors like Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach.
Cornelius "Chevy" Chase has a reputation for being challenging to collaborate with. Following an incident during rehearsal where he slapped Cheri Oteri, he became the first cast member to be dismissed from 'Saturday Night Live.'
Mike Myers, an internationally known figure, is notorious for being extremely demanding and being difficult to work with.
During the production of 'Wall Street' in 1987, it appears that Sean Young's behavior proved to be quite problematic and unreliable, leading director and co-writer Oliver Stone to nearly dismiss her.
Marlon Brando's career spanned an impressive 60 years, but he reportedly became more and more difficult over time. There are reports of his turning up drunk to film 'Apocalypse Now.'
Former employee Jay Brody, who worked as part of the security team on the set of Meyers' 2008 movie 'The Love Guru,' is now a radio DJ in Vancouver. Brody tweeted that he was fired simply for looking the actor in the eye. After the tweet went viral, Brody uploaded a video to provide a full explanation. Brody apparently made this fatal mistake on the very first day while guarding Meyers' trailer. "I just see a man approaching in a long wig, a fake beard, and I’m like, I think that’s Mike Myers. I look down to not look at him because I don’t want to get fired, but I realized I can’t just let anyone into the trailer, so I look up, I catch his eye for a second, I give him a nod to let him know I’m cool, and I look away, and within an hour I get a phone call letting me know that I’m fired and I have to get off set because I broke this weird rule.” A representative for Meyers says that the actor "knows nothing about this. Not aware of anyone being hired or fired.”
According to Patton Oswalt, who co-starred with Wesley Snipes in 'Blade Trinity,' the actor has been accused of having diva-like behavior. Oswalt mentioned in an interview that Snipes has a habit of indulging in marijuana throughout the day.
Co-star Tate Donovan has criticized Mischa Barton, along with other stars of 'The O.C.' for their bad attitude. According to reports, Donovan referred to Barton as the "biggest diva on set."
Sharon Stone has a reputation for being difficult to work with, which has reportedly led to exclusion in Hollywood. The Avati Brothers have described her diva behavior as "bordering on ridiculousness."
Tim Meadows, who collaborated with Steven Seagal on 'Saturday Night Live,' stated that Seagal displayed a tendency to be excessively critical towards the cast and writing team. Additionally, Seagal proved to be demanding in terms of joke satisfaction.
Shannon Doherty's track record of being let go was not great. It is said the late actress was dismissed from 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed' due to her negative demeanor and attitude.
In 2013, George Takei publicly criticized his fellow 'Star Trek' actor, William Shatner, during a live TV appearance. Takei referred to Shatner as "very self-possessed" and "self-involved."
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Lea Michele, the 'Glee' actress, is another on-set diva. She has been labeled a "nightmare" by her co-star Kute Hudson, which speaks volumes about her behavior. She was accused of bullying fellow 'Glee' castmates as well as displaying racist behavior.
Lynette Rice, an author, journalist, and expert on 'Grey's Anatomy,' shared her insights on Dempsey's departure from the show. In an interview, Rice observed that Dempsey seemed like he was simply "done" with the show and was eager to focus on his cherished collection of rare and valuable cars. Toward the end, he became "miserable" to work with, creating a sense of unhappiness on the set. Rice noted the irony that while Heigl was the one who left the show with a reputation for being challenging to collaborate with, it may have actually been Dempsey who caused everyone to walk on eggshells. According to Rice, this situation exposes the gender bias and double standards that women face in the entertainment industry.
Singer Beyoncé has gained notoriety for her demands over the years. Specifically, her excessive requirements during the 2013 Super Bowl which were widely criticized and deemed unreasonable.
Actor Tom Cruise faced a significant amount of stress while filming 'Mission: Impossible 7' during the pandemic. He expressed his displeasure towards staff members who failed to adhere to Covid-19 safety guidelines. This behavior was deemed unprofessional. Following the leak of an audio recording of his initial outburst, Cruise went on to deliver another angry tirade. TMZ reports that as a result, at least five members of his staff have resigned.
Miller himself was accused of assault in 2017, arrested in 2018 for allegedly making a fake bomb threat on an Amtrak train (prosecutors eventually dismissed the case), and was accused in 2018 of bullying his 'Silicon Valley' co-star Alice Wetterlund on set, though he denied the allegations.
According to sources, Shia LaBeouf's dedication to method acting poses challenges when working with him. It was claimed that he caused disturbances during the filming of 'Fury,' upsetting Brad Pitt.
In 2011, Jared Gilmore, a child co-star of January Jones, unintentionally revealed to the Daily Mail his perception of her being "unapproachable" compared to others on the set.
When it comes to celebrities, they are often idolized to the point that their flaws are overlooked. We tend to see them as extraordinary people who've surpassed the average Joe, due to their special gifts and talents. However, it's important to recognize no one is flawless, not even our favorite stars. In fact, fame can sometimes amplify undesirable character traits like vanity, narcissism, and entitlement.
Curious to know more? Click on the gallery to discover which celebrities are notoriously challenging to work with.
Actors known for their challenging behavior on set
They stand accused of diva behavior, or worse...
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When it comes to celebrities, they are often idolized to the point that their flaws are overlooked. We tend to see them as extraordinary people who've surpassed the average Joe, due to their special gifts and talents. However, it's important to recognize no one is flawless, not even our favorite stars. In fact, fame can sometimes amplify undesirable character traits like vanity, narcissism, and entitlement.
Curious to know more? Click on the gallery to discover which celebrities are notoriously challenging to work with.