The Most Explosive TV Feuds: Sarah Jessica Parker vs Kim Cattrall and 9 Others That Will Leave You Shocked!

Working on the set of a television show can be highly stressful. With numerous people involved in the production, it's inevitable that conflicts will arise from time to time. It's not uncommon for actors and crew members to not get along, considering that not everyone is compatible with each other in every work situation. Despite this, it can be surprising for the audience to discover that these individuals, who they perceive as getting along onscreen, actually had personal disagreements in real life.

Occasionally, these feuds occur between actors who play best friends or romantic partners onscreen. They are skilled at their craft, leaving the audience oblivious to any ill feelings between them. However, when the conflicts become severe, drastic measures may be taken to ensure a safe working environment on set. In some cases, television shows have had to part ways with a main character or terminate actors' contracts, leading to the exposure of behind-the-scenes drama.

10 Sarah Jessica Parker & Kim Cattrall (Sex And The City)

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall, known for their roles as Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones in the popular series Sex and the City, shared a complex off-screen relationship. Despite denying rumors of tensions while filming the show, Cattrall expressed her true feelings in 2017. During an interview with Piers Morgan, she openly criticized her former co-star, Sarah Jessica Parker, stating that she believed Parker could have been more pleasant and questioning the motivations behind her behavior.

9 Chevy Chase & Dan Harmon (Community)

The ongoing back-and-forth between the two stars persisted for years, but it ultimately became irrelevant when Cattrall announced her decision to retire her iconic character, Samantha. Unfortunately, this led to the cancellation of the highly-anticipated third installment of Sex and the City, with Cattrall being excluded from the cast of the revival series, And Just Like That. However, much to everyone's surprise and delight, in 2023, HBO managed to convince Cattrall to make a brief appearance in the second season without having to interact with Parker. Truly, miracles do happen every day.

Chevy Chase, known for his extensive contributions to film and television, experienced a significant departure from the popular NBC sitcom Community. This departure was precipitated by his on-set antics and disagreements with the show's producers, particularly Community creator Dan Harmon. Clash of opinions regarding Chase's character's narrative trajectory frequently arose, and the actor openly expressed his sentiments on the matter. In fact, one of Chase's voicemails, leaked in 2012, featured him articulating his discontent. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chase's vocal expression revealed his dissatisfaction with the situation.

Chase and Harmon's conflicts ultimately stemmed from their divergent artistic visions. However, their very public quarrel left a lasting impression, culminating in Harmon and the rest of the Community writing team deciding to write Chase's character, Pierce, out of the show in season 5. This appeared to mark the end of their feud, until the unexpected leak of the voicemail.

8 Lea Michele & The Rest Of The Cast (Glee)

Years after the Glee series finale, a lot of information emerged regarding the turbulent dynamics behind the scenes of the popular FOX series, and it all centered around Lea Michele. In 2020, Samantha Ware, who portrayed Jane, alleged that Michele had made her "first television experience an absolute nightmare" [via Entertainment Tonight]. Other members of the Glee cast, such as Heather Morris, Amber Riley, and Alex Newell, rallied behind Ware, comparing Michele's conduct to bullying. Morris even stated that Michele was "difficult to collaborate with." In response to the online exchanges, Michele issued an apology, and in 2023, she even reunited with Newell at the Tony Awards.

7 Teri Hatcher & The Rest Of The Cast (Desperate Housewives)

The tension on the Desperate Housewives set was no secret, and much like Lea Michele in Glee, the rumors all seemed to point to one person — Teri Hatcher. After wrapping up production on the series finale, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, Felicity Huffman, and Vanessa Williams decided to show their appreciation for the crew by buying them a gift. However, there was one name conspicuously absent from the present planning: Hatcher. Although they never explicitly mentioned her, several cast and crew members hinted that one of the stars was a bully, and many believe they were referring to Hatcher.

6 Nathan Fillion & Stana Katic (Castle)

5 Shannen Doherty & Alyssa Milano (Charmed)

The behind-the-scenes tension between Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic on the set of Castle was a bitter pill to swallow. While they portrayed the beloved duo of Richard Castle and Kate Beckett on screen, off screen, their relationship was reportedly strained. While there was no public acknowledgment of their alleged feud, insiders revealed that the actors avoided any communication and even sought therapy to address their issues.

In the hit series Charmed, the characters Prue and Phoebe Halliwell struggled to find common ground, and it seems that the same was true for actresses Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano. Behind the scenes, these two stars became embroiled in a notorious feud that reportedly played a role in Doherty's departure from the show after its third season. However, after 20 years, Milano recently opened up about her relationship with Doherty in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

The relationship between them can be described as cordial, although there were tensions in the past for which the speaker takes responsibility. These tensions stemmed from a sense of competition rather than the sisterly bond that the show was known for, and the speaker feels guilty about their contribution to it. However, things have improved between them, particularly after Doherty's cancer diagnosis in 2015, when Milano reached out to show support. It took them a while, but they have now reached a point of mutual understanding. Fortunately, they are not the only ones who have managed to resolve their conflicts.

4 Charlie Sheen & Chuck Lorre (Two And A Half Men)

3 Will Smith & Janet Hubert (The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air)

After running smoothly for nearly eight seasons, Two and a Half Men faced a major setback during the production of its eighth season. The highly publicized fallout between star Charlie Sheen and co-creator Chuck Lorre resulted in CBS terminating Sheen's contract. Sheen's outbursts against Lorre and the show's producers led to his dismissal. However, there is some good news on the horizon. Sheen later expressed his remorse for the incident, and it has been reported by Deadline that Sheen and Lorre will be collaborating once again for a new Max series called How To Be a Bookie.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a popular '90s television show, witnessed one of the longest feuds in television history. Will Smith and Janet Hubert, who portrayed nephew and aunt respectively, had a strained relationship both on and off set. This animosity ultimately led to Hubert being replaced as Aunt Viv after the third season. Daphne Maxwell Reid took over the role in the show's fourth season and remained until the series finale. However, it wasn't until 2020, during a Fresh Prince reunion for HBO Max, that Smith and Hubert finally confronted their long-standing feud and addressed their issues.

The actors put their differences aside and made amends. According to Hubert, in an interview with People, they now frequently exchange text messages with each other. Both Smith and Hubert took responsibility for their actions and successfully repaired their relationship. Although their feud generated significant attention in the 1990s, Smith and Hubert have now reconciled and are in a positive place.

2 T.R. Knight & Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy)

The cast of Grey's Anatomy has seen its fair share of changes throughout the years, but one departure in particular caught fans by surprise. During the show's third season, Isaiah Washington found himself at the center of controversy when reports surfaced accusing him of using a homophobic slur in reference to his co-star, T.R. Knight. It was alleged that Washington used this derogatory language during a heated argument with Patrick Dempsey and later repeated it at the Golden Globes. In response to these events, ABC made the decision not to renew Washington's contract, leading to the departure of his character, Preston Burke, after the season 3 finale.

1 Nina Dobrev & Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries)

The surprising television feud that took place between Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley, who portrayed love interests on the popular CW series, The Vampire Diaries, has captivated fans. Despite appearing to have a normal working relationship, the truth behind their dynamic was unveiled in the aftermath of the show's finale. During an interview on the Directionally Challenged podcast, Dobrev revealed that their initial bond was strained:

"At the beginning of the show, Paul Wesley and I didn't see eye-to-eye. While I had a deep respect for him, I can't say the same about liking him. Looking back, I now understand the blurred boundaries between love and hate. Our disdain for each other ran so deep that it could be easily mistaken for passion, but in reality, we simply didn't get along for the first five months of shooting."

Wesley later confirmed Dobrev's account, confessing that despite initially annoying each other during the early years of The Vampire Diaries, they eventually forged a strong friendship. This serves as a reminder that although on-set disagreements are common in TV shows, they aren't always everlasting.

Sources: Buzzfeed News, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Tonight, E! News, Hello!, Deadline, People, Looper, Spotify