9 Memorable Movie Roles That Actors Regret Taking
In the film industry, actors sometimes look back on certain roles they took throughout their careers and wish they hadn't. Here are 9 memorable movie roles that actors regret taking, and the reasons behind their regrets.
Kelly Clarkson - From Justin to Kelly
Kelly Clarkson starred in the 2003 musical drama 'From Justin to Kelly' alongside Justin Guarini. The movie aimed to capitalize on the success of the first season of American Idol, but it was heavily criticized by both audiences and critics. Kelly Clarkson has since expressed deep regret for taking part in the movie. She revealed that she had no intentions of becoming an actress and was forced to be in the movie due to a contractual agreement. Moreover, she feared that the failure of the movie would negatively impact her singing career. Fortunately, she was able to move past the movie and establish a successful career in both singing and television.
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Mariah Carey - Glitter
Directed by Vondie Curtis Hall, 'Glitter' aimed to launch an acting career for Mariah Carey but failed both critically and financially. Mariah Carey received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress in 2002 for her role in the movie. She has called 'Glitter' the biggest regret of her career and, for years, she refused to discuss the movie. However, in recent years, she has embraced and thanked her fans for their support of the movie's soundtrack.
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Eddie Redmayne - The Danish Girl
Eddie Redmayne's role in 'The Danish Girl' received strong praise from critics, with Redmayne receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Despite the movie's success, it was not without its controversies. Redmayne later admitted that he believed his casting in 'The Danish Girl' was a mistake. While he made the movie with good intentions, he now admits that he would never consider playing the role today.
Lili Elbe walking in a station in The Danish Girl
Forest Whitaker - Battlefield Earth
Forest Whitaker expressed deep regret for his role in the sci-fi movie 'Battlefield Earth.' The movie was a universal disaster, winning 7 Golden Raspberry Awards in 2001 and bombing at the box office. Whitaker's acting in the movie was seen as subpar and resulted in a Razzie nomination for his performance. Fortunately, he was able to move on to more acclaimed roles, including an Academy Award-winning role in 'The Last King of Scotland'.
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Timotheé Chalamet - A Rainy Day in New York
Timotheé Chalamet starred in the 2018 romance 'A Rainy Day in New York,' directed by Woody Allen. The movie received mixed reviews from critics, but Chalamet was praised for his performance. However, Chalamet issued a public apology for his decision to work with Woody Allen, especially in light of the accusations against Allen during the Me Too Movement. He donated his entire salary from the movie to Time's Up, RAINN, and New York's LGBT Center.
Timothee Chalamet in A Rainy Day In New York
George Clooney - Batman & Robin
George Clooney starred in the much-criticized 'Batman & Robin,' often regarded as one of the worst movies in the Batman franchise. Clooney himself admitted to hating his performance and openly mocked and criticized the movie's failures. The negative impact of the movie resulted in the planned sequel being canceled.
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Zac Efron - High School Musical
Zac Efron starred as Troy Bolton in the Disney Channel movie 'High School Musical,' which became one of the most popular Disney series of all time. However, Efron revealed in an interview that if he could talk to his past self, he'd tell him not to go for the role. He realized that movies like 'High School Musical' weren't what he wanted to do.
Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) holding a basketball in High School Musical.
Ryan Reynolds - Green Lantern
Ryan Reynolds starred as Hal Jordan in the 2011 film 'Green Lantern,' which was heavily criticized for its poor special effects and lack of faithfulness to the source material. Reynolds later admitted that 'Green Lantern' was a disaster and has often poked fun at the movie's failure. He later redeemed himself through his work as the hilariously sarcastic anti-hero Deadpool.
Ryan Reynolds' Hal Jordan summons the might of the Power Ring in Green Lantern
Kate Winslet - Titanic
Despite the immense success of 'Titanic,' Kate Winslet admits to having regrets about watching her performance in the movie. She found it difficult to listen to her character's American accent and has regrets about how she acted in several scenes. Despite her personal feelings towards her performance, 'Titanic' undoubtedly established Kate Winslet as a talented actress.
Jack and Rose with her arms out on bow of the boat in Titanic.
