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25 Movie Stars Who Hated Their Famous Roles

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Nazarii Verbitskiy Nazarii Verbitskiy
TV Shows & Movies - February 1st 2025, 15:00 GMT+1
Cropped Macaulay Culkin Home Alone

25. Macaulay Culkin

While the role of Kevin McCallister catapulted Macaulay Culkin to the stardom of Hollywood, an actor has expressed mixed feelings about the film's impact on his life. In interviews, he stated that he sometimes feels like he's still identified solely with that one role, which can be limiting for his career as an actor. | © 20th Century Studios

Bane

24. Tom Hardy

Filming Bane was a challenging experience for Tom Hardy, not only because of the restrictive Bane mask but also because of the intense training regime to reach the shape of the main antagonist. In his interviews, the actor has expressed that he would not necessarily repeat such a physically demanding role. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Margot Robbie

23. Margot Robbie

While the role of Harley Quinn was a significant success for Margot Robbie, the actress has expressed a desire to move beyond the role. She aims to explore a diverse range of characters and avoid being typecast. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Chris Pratt

22. Chris Pratt

Despite the success of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Chris Pratt has always expressed a desire to explore more dramatic and challenging roles. He seeks to expand his acting range beyond the comedic and action-oriented roles he's often associated with. | © Disney

Sandra Bullock

21. Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock has publicly expressed her regret about starring in Speed 2: Cruise Control, stating that her 1997 sequel to Speed is one project she wishes she could forget. She has described it as a gigantic miscalculation and a career-defining bomb. | © 20th Century Studios

Megan Fox

20. Megan Fox

Megan Fox has spoken openly about her dissatisfaction with her role in Transformers. She has criticized the film's objectification of women and expressed regret about accepting the part. | © Paramount Pictures

Arnold Schwarzenegger

19. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger considers Red Sonja the worst of his career, referring to the film as "a piece of junk". An actor even revealed that he would jokingly punish his children by forcing them to watch this movie. | © United Artists

Charlize Theron

18. Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron has no regrets for casting, but she acknowledges that Reindeer Games is a truly awful film. The movie, which bombed at the box office, received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. | © Miramax Films

Jim Carrey

17. Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey, despite willingly participating in Kick-Ass 2, later expressed regret because of the graphic violence in the movie. Following the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, he felt the movie's level of violence was no longer acceptable. | © Universal Pictures

Viola Davis

16. Viola Davis

Viola Davis has expressed mixed feelings about her role in The Help. She has stated that the film, while well-intentioned, may have oversimplified the complexities of race relations in the American South during the Civil Rights era. | © DreamWorks Pictures

Ryan Reynolds

15. Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds has gone far to publicly acknowledge that Green Lantern was the lowest point of his career. He also has openly regretted his decision to accept the role. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Channing Tatum

14. Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum has openly expressed his dissatisfaction with starring in GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. He even attempted to avoid the role multiple times, highlighting his strong aversion to the project. | © Paramount Pictures

Jessica Alba

13. Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba, despite the career boost from Fantastic Four, found the filming experience deeply dissatisfying. Tim Story, director of the movie, demanded pretty crying from Jessica, leading to self-doubt and nearly causing her to quit acting. | © 20th Century Studios

Ben Affleck

12. Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck has publicly expressed deep regret about starring in Daredevil, calling it a film he wishes he never made. He has often cited this role as a significant low point in his career. | © 20th Century Studios

Batman Robin

11. George Clooney

George Clooney has often expressed regret about his performance in Batman & Robin. He has described the film as embarrassing and completely acknowledged that it was not his finest work. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Kristen Stewart

10. Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart has expressed mixed feelings about her experience in the Twilight saga, particularly because of losing work and life balance. The demanding filming schedule, which spanned over four years and involved five movies, left her feeling creatively yearning to explore other projects. | © Summit Entertainment

Han Solo

9. Harrison Ford

Despite Han Solo being one of his most iconic roles, Harrison Ford has expressed dissatisfaction with the character's development, particularly after the original trilogy. He felt the role lacked depth and limited his acting range. | © 20th Century Studios

Die Hard

8. Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis has expressed mixed feelings about his iconic role in Die Hard. While acknowledging the success of the series, he has admitted to feeling creatively confined by the character of John McClane and expressed frustration with the direction the franchise took after the original film. | © 20th Century Studios

Emma Watson

7. Emma Watson

Emma Watson has openly spoken about the challenges of growing up under the spotlight of the Harry Potter franchise. She revealed considering leaving the series due to the immense pressure and commitment, feeling overwhelmed by the potential permanence of the role. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Daniel Radcliffe

6. Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe has expressed frustration with the long-term impact of his most iconic role. He felt pigeonholed by his association with Harry Potter and sought to prove his acting range through more diverse and challenging projects. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Luke Skywalker

5. Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill has expressed frustration with being typecast as Luke Skywalker. He felt the iconic role significantly limited his ability to pursue a broader range of acting opportunities and was not always satisfied with how his character evolved in the later films. | © 20th Century Studios

Happy Gilmore

4. Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler’s role in Happy Gilmore is one of his most iconic, but he has admitted to growing frustrated with being typecast as the wild, over-the-top characters he often played. Sandler has expressed a desire to expand his career by taking on more diverse roles. | © Universal Pictures

Shia La Beouf

3. Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf felt creatively stifled by his role as Sam Witwicky in the Transformers franchise. He believed the character's arc had reached a natural conclusion and expressed a desire to pursue more meaningful and relevant projects. | © Paramount Pictures

Miley Cyrus

2. Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus has openly discussed the negative impact it had on her self-image. The show's premise, which centred around a character with a secret double life, contributed to an identity crisis for Cyrus, as she felt her value was tied to the persona of Hannah Montana. | © Disney Channel

Robert Pattinson

1. Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson has often expressed his dissatisfaction with his portrayal of Edward Cullen. He felt the role and the intense fame that followed limited his career and hindered his ability to explore more challenging and diverse acting opportunities. | © Summit Entertainment

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