Every actor has at least one movie or performance that they regret. It’s a part of the business, and sometimes you just end up with a role that you don’t mesh well with. Or maybe the project wasn’t all it was cracked up to be in the first place.

But even if an actor hates their most profitable performance, they still have to show up and do their job. Here are a few actors who hated the very roles that made them the most money.

 

George Clooney: Batman & Robin

Clooney has been very critical of his role in Batman & Robin, the 1997 blockbuster that is widely considered to be one of the worst films ever made. Clooney has said that he “really [didn’t] enjoy” making the film and that he “accepted [the role] for the wrong reasons.”

Clooney isn’t the only one who hates Batman & Robin; the film has been universally panned by critics and is widely considered to be a major flop. But given Clooney’s stature in Hollywood, his criticisms carry a lot of weight. And given his track record as an actor, director, and producer, it’s safe to say that George Clooney knows a thing or two about making good movies.

 

Marlon Brando: A Streetcar Named Desire

Marlon Brando was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won two, for his roles in “On the Waterfront” and “The Godfather.” Yet despite his incredible success, Brando was not always happy with his work. In fact, he famously hated his most profitable role: Stanley Kowalski in “A Streetcar Named Desire.”

Brando felt that Stanley was a one-dimensional character, and he was unhappy with how the play portrayed working-class people. He also clashed with director Elia Kazan, who he felt was trying to turn him into a “long-suffering Marlon Brando.” It just goes to show that even the greatest actors can sometimes find themselves in roles that they hate.

 

Andrew Lincoln: Love Actually

Andrew Lincoln actually hated his most profitable role to date. That role was in the 2003 Christmas rom-com film Love Actually, in which he played Mark, a man who falls in love with his best friend’s wife. Though the movie was a huge commercial success and has become a holiday classic, Lincoln has said that he found the role “excruciating” to play.

In an interview, he explained that he found it difficult to connect with his character and that he felt “very uncomfortable” during many of the scenes. However, despite his personal misgivings about the role, Lincoln’s performance was widely praised by critics. In the end, Love Actually remains one of his most iconic and profitable roles.

 

Ben Affleck: Daredevil

Ben Affleck is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but he’s also no stranger to critical flops. His 2003 film “Daredevil” is often cited as one of the worst superhero movies ever made. Despite its poor reviews, the movie was a box office success, grossing over $100 million worldwide.

In an interview with “Empire” magazine, Affleck admitted that he “hated” making the movie and called it a “terrible experience.” He also said that he only took the role for the money. Given his continued success as an actor and director, it’s safe to say that Affleck has since moved on from his “Daredevil” days.

 

Charlize Theron: Reindeer Games

The South African-born actress shot to fame with her breakout role in The Devil’s Advocate, and she has since gone on to star in a string of successful films. However, her role in the 2000 thriller Reindeer Games was not well received by critics or audiences, and Theron has spoken openly about her dislike for the film.

In an interview with Variety, she described the experience as “humiliating” and “the worst time of [her] life.” Despite her negative opinion of the film, it was a box office hit, grossing over $100 million worldwide. While Theron may not have enjoyed making Reindeer Games, there’s no denying that it was a major turning point in her career.

 

Katherine Heigl: Knocked Up

Katherine Heigl has starred in some of the most popular films and television shows of the past two decades. However, there is one role that she seemingly hates more than any other: her character in the 2007 film Knocked Up. Heigl has been very critical of the film, calling it “sexist” and “objectifying.” She has also said that she regretted doing the film, as it did not reflect her personal values.

The film was a major box office hit, grossing over $200 million worldwide. It also helped to launch Heigl’s career to new heights. While she may not be a fan of her most famous role, there’s no doubt that Katherine Heigl is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

 

Emilia Clarke: Terminator Genisys

Emilia Clarke is best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series Game of Thrones. The show has been a huge success, and Clarke has received critical acclaim for her performance. However, it was not her favorite role to play. In an interview with Variety, Clarke revealed that she “had a love/hate relationship” with the show.

She found the long hours and intense shooting schedule to be draining, and she was often homesick while filming in Belfast. Despite her mixed feelings about the show, Clarke’s performance has been praised by fans and critics alike, and she has become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

 

Sarah Jessica Parker: Sex and the City 2

Sarah played the iconic character of Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City, a show that ran for six seasons and made her a household name. However, Sarah has said that she “hated doing the Sex and the City movie.” She felt like she was “slipping into something [she] didn’t want to do.”

In an interview with Marie Claire, Sarah said that she was “relieved” when the movie was over. She feels like she has “done [her] time” with the character and is ready to move on to other projects. Despite her negative feelings toward the role, Sarah Jessica Parker is still one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.

 

Harrison Ford: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Harrison Ford is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and he has played some of the most iconic roles in film history. However, there is one role that he famously hated: his turn as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In an interview with GQ, Ford revealed that he felt Solo was “just a kind of a dick” and that he was uncomfortable with the direction the character was going in.

Despite his misgivings, Ford agreed to return to the role – and it turned out to be one of the most profitable films of all time. It just goes to show that even the biggest stars can make mistakes when it comes to choosing roles!

 

Cher: Burlesque

Cher is an Oscar-winning actress, Grammy-winning singer, and renowned fashion icon. Cher is also no stranger to controversy, and she has never been afraid to speak her mind. In 2010, Cher starred in the film Burlesque, which was a critical and commercial flop.

Cher later revealed that she hated the film and regretted taking on the role. However, Cher is nothing if not a professional, and she refused to let her personal feelings about the film affect her performance. Despite her misgivings about Burlesque, Cher gave it her all, delivering a memorable performance that helped to make the film a cult classic.

 

James Spader: Stargate

James Spader is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, with a long list of credits to his name. However, there was one role that he hated more than any other: his turn as the lead in Stargate. The 1994 film was a huge success, grossing over $200 million at the box office.

In an interview with The Guardian, he described it as “hell on earth,” and said that he would “never do anything like that again.” Despite his dislike for the film, Spader’s performance was well-received by fans and critics alike. He went on to star in another Emmerich film, Independence Day, which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

 

Sally Field: The Amazing Spider-Man

In recent years, Field has been increasingly critical of the direction that Hollywood is heading in, and she has even gone so far as to say that she would “hate” to be a part of the current movie business. It’s no surprise, then, that Field turned down one of the most lucrative roles in recent memory: The Amazing Spider-Man.

Field explained, “I don’t want to be a part of something that I think is corrosive and harmful to young people,” she said. It’s clear that Sally Field is a Hollywood icon who isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in, even if it means saying no to a major blockbuster role.

 

Brad Pitt: The Devil’s Own

Brad Pitt is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and he has played some iconic roles over the course of his career. However, there is one role that he reportedly hates: his turn as Irish republican paramilitary leader Frankie McGuinness in The Devil’s Own. The film was a commercial flop, and Pitt has spoken about how difficult it was to make.

In a recent interview, he said “It was a tough shoot. I mean, that was a tough, tough movie to make…Really hard. Just didn’t work.” Despite its flop status, The Devil’s Own is still one of Pitt’s most commercially successful films, grossing over $100 million at the box office.

 

Robert Pattinson: Twilight

Pattinson shot to fame after being cast as Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga, and while the films were extremely popular, they didn’t exactly have the best reviews. In fact, Pattinson has been quite critical of the movies, calling them “terrible” and “immoral.”

However, he has also said that he understands why people enjoy them and that he was grateful for the opportunity to play such an iconic character. Despite his mixed feelings about Twilight, there’s no denying that it played a huge role in making Robert Pattinson a household name.

 

 Elizabeth Taylor: BUtterfield 8

Elizabeth Taylor was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and she hated her most profitable role. Taylor won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1960 film BUtterfield 8, but she later called the role “a nothing part.”

In a 1976 interview, Taylor said she only agreed to do the film because she needed the money. “I didn’t give a damn about Butterfield 8 or Elizabeth Taylor,” she said. “I just wanted to get it over with.” Despite her disdain for the role, Taylor earned $1 million for her performance in BUtterfield 8, making her the highest-paid actress in Hollywood at the time.

 

 Kyra Sedgwick: Born on the Fourth of July

Kyra Sedgwick’s role in Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July was one of the most profitable in Hollywood history. The film grossed over $200 million at the box office, and Sedgwick’s performance earned her an Academy Award nomination. However, the actress has since revealed that she hated the role and found it extremely difficult to play.

Sedgwick said that she was “miserable” during the shoot and that the experience left her “broken.” Despite her negative feelings about the role, Sedgwick acknowledged that it was a turning point in her career and changed the way she thinks about acting.

 

Daniel Craig: Quantum of Solace

Daniel Craig has been the face of the James Bond franchise for over a decade, and his movies have grossed billions of dollars at the box office. However, Craig has famously soured on the role that made him a household name. In an interview with Time Out magazine, Craig called playing Bond “something I’ve been keen to move on from.”

He cited the long hours and grueling schedule as his primary reasons for wanting to move on. Nonetheless, it’s clear that Craig has had enough of saving the world as 007, and he’ll be moving on to other projects in the near future.

 

Crispin Glover: Back to the Future

Crispin Glover is best known for his role as George McFly in the 1985 film Back to the Future. Though the movie was a huge commercial success, Glover hated his role in it. He has said that he found the character to be “extremely boring” and that he only took the part because he needed the money.

Glover was so unhappy with the film that he refused to do any publicity for it. He even asked to have his name removed from the credits, but studio executives refused. Crispin Glover’s experience with Back to the Future serves as a reminder that even the biggest Hollywood stars can hate their most profitable roles.

 

Sean Connery: James Bond

Connery’s portrayal of the suave and sophisticated spy made him a global star, and he would go on to play Bond in seven films. In an interview with Playboy magazine in 1965, Connery criticized the Bond character, calling him “a sexist, misogynist dinosaur.”

Connery felt that Bond was a relic of a bygone era, and he was uncomfortable with the character’s treatment of women. Despite his misgivings about the role, Connery continued to play Bond until 1967, when he announced his retirement from the franchise. Although he later returned to the role for one last film in 1983, Connery remains best known for his work as James Bond.

 

Christopher Plummer: The Sound Of Music

Christopher Plummer is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and is best known for his role as Captain Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music.” Despite the film’s massive success, Plummer has always been vocal about his dislike for the role.

In a 2013 interview with Vanity Fair, he said, “I were to do that part now, I don’t know how long I could stand it.”

Plummer has also said that he found the filming process to be “excruciating” and that he had to fight against typecasting after the film’s release. Despite his complaints, there’s no denying that Christopher Plummer’s portrayal of Captain Von Trapp is one of the most iconic and memorable in film history.

 

Will Smith: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Will Smith is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but he didn’t always enjoy such success. In fact, his breakthrough role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a source of immense frustration for him. Not only did he find the material juvenile and unfulfilling, but he also felt that the show prevented him from being taken seriously as an actor.

As a result, Will often clashed with the show’s producers and directors, and his dissatisfaction was evident to viewers. However, Will eventually came to terms with his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and found success in other projects. Today, he is widely recognized as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.

 

 George Reeves: Superman

George Reeves was the first actor to play Superman on the big screen, and he hated it. In an interview years after his death, Reeves said that he “felt like a clown” in the costume and that he was typecast because of the role. He also said that he resented the fact that the studio made more money off of his image than he did.

George Reeves turned down several offers to reprise the role of Superman in later films and TV shows. He eventually stopped acting altogether and became a recluse before tragically taking his own life in 1959. Although George Reeves may have hated playing Superman, his portrayal of the character helped to shape the superhero genre as we know it today.

 

Carrie Fisher: Star Wars

Carrie Fisher was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and she is best known for her role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies. However, Carrie Fisher hated her most profitable role. In an interview, Carrie Fisher said that she felt typecast after “Star Wars” and that she was tired of people only seeing her as Princess Leia.

Carrie Fisher also said that she was paid very little for her role in “Star Wars” and that she didn’t think that she deserved the success that she had. Carrie Fisher’s experience is a cautionary tale for other actors who are considering taking on a major role in a blockbuster movie.

 

Faye Dunaway: Mommie Dearest

Faye Dunaway is best remembered for her 1981 film Mommie Dearest, in which she played Joan Crawford. The film was a huge commercial success, grossing over $44 million at the box office. However, Dunaway later said that it was the “most miserable” experience of her life. She felt that the script was “lousy” and that director Frank Perry was “in over his head”.

Her portrayal of the famously difficult actress won widespread acclaim and helped to cement her reputation as one of Hollywood’s finest actresses. In spite of her unhappy experience making it, Mommie Dearest remains one of Faye Dunaway’s most memorable films.

 

Mark Wahlberg: Boogie Nights

Mark Wahlberg is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but he famously hates his most profitable role. In 1997, Wahlberg starred in the critically-acclaimed film Boogie Nights as porn star Dirk Diggler. The movie was a huge success, earning over $25 million at the box office and receiving multiple Academy Award nominations. However, Wahlberg has said that he regrets taking the role and wishes he had turned it down.

Wahlberg expressed regret for the way his character is depicted in the movie, saying that he “painted [Dirk Diggler] in a horrible light.” Despite his personal misgivings about the role, Mark Wahlberg’s performance in Boogie Nights remains one of his most iconic and memorable.

 

Colin Farrell: Miami Vice

Colin Farrell appeared in a string of hit films, including “S.W.A.T.” and “Phone Booth.” But it was his role in “Miami Vice” that made him a household name. The film was a massive hit, grossing over $160 million at the box office. However, Farrell has since admitted that he hated making the film.

He found the shoot to be tedious and uninspiring, and he felt trapped by his character. As a result, Farrell refused to watch the finished film. Despite its commercial success, “Miami Vice” remains one of Colin Farrell’s most despised projects.

 

Jason Bateman: Horrible Bosses 2

Jason Bateman is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but he famously hated his most profitable role. Bateman played the lead in the comedy Horrible Bosses 2, which grossed over $180 million at the box office. However, Bateman has said that he “would have done the movie for free” because he disliked the character so much.

Bateman explained that he found the character to be “a f***ing a**hole” and that he had difficulty relating to him. As a result, Bateman says that he was “miserable” during the filming of Horrible Bosses 2. Nevertheless, it’s clear that Jason Bateman is not a fan of Horrible Bosses 2.

 

Miley Cyrus: Hannah Montana

Miley Cyrus got her big break playing the role of Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel. The show was an instant hit, and Miley quickly became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. However, Miley always hated the role of Hannah Montana. Miley felt like she was trapped by the role, and she wanted to be seen as a serious actress.

As a result, Miley went through a rebellious phase in which she changed her image and acted out in public. Thankfully, Miley has since calmed down and is now focused on her music career. She has even said that she is grateful for the opportunity to play Hannah Montana.

 

Angus T. Jones: Two And A Half Men

Angus T. Jones cashed in on his massive success by starring in the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men.” However, behind the scenes, Angus was growing increasingly unhappy with his role on the show. He began to speak out against the show’s raunchy humor, calling it “filth” and urging viewers to stop watching it.

Although he had been one of the highest-paid actors on television, Angus said he would rather do something “meaningful” with his life than continue to star in a show that he felt was degrading. Angus’ decision was a brave one, and it showed that even Hollywood’s biggest stars are not immune to having moral qualms about their work.

 

Megan Fox: Transformers

Megan Fox rocketed to fame in 2007 with her starring role in the blockbuster Transformers. The movie was a massive success, grossing over $700 million at the box office. However, Fox did not enjoy her experience making the film. In an interview with Wonderland magazine, she said, “It wasn’t a fun shoot. Everybody was mad at each other.”

She also claimed that director Michael Bay made her do takes “a hundred times” and that she was treated like a “piece of meat.” Despite her negative experiences, Fox continued to play the character of Megan Fox in two more Transformers movies. She is now one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses, commanding $10 million per film.

 

Christian Bale: Newsies

There is one role that Christian Bale famously hated: his lead role in the 1992 Disney musical Newsies. In an interview with The Guardian, Bale revealed that he “hated every moment” of filming Newsies. He was just twelve years old at the time, and he felt out of place amongst the other child actors.

He also found singing and dancing to be extremely challenging. Despite his hate for the role, Bale’s performance was well-received by audiences, and Newsies went on to become one of the most profitable Disney films of all time. In retrospect, Bale has said that he is proud of his work on Newsies and that he understands why it is so beloved by fans.

 

Halle Berry: Catwoman

Halle Berry is one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, but she famously hated her role in the 2004 superhero movie Catwoman. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Berry described the production as “a nightmare” and said she regretted taking on the role. She also revealed that she was so unhappy with the final film that she refused to promote it.

Despite Berry’s misgivings, Catwoman was a box office hit, grossing over $250 million worldwide. And while the critical reception was mixed, Berry’s performance was singled out for praise. In a strange twist of fate, the role that Berry despised ended up being one of her most profitable.

 

Zac Efron: High School Musical

Zac Efron found fame playing basketball jock Troy Bolton in the 2006 Disney movie musical “High School Musical.” The role made him a teen idol and household name, but Efron has since said that he “hated every moment” of filming the movie. In an interview with The Guardian, Efron opened up about the pressure he felt to live up to his character’s image. “I kind of transformed into what I thought the audience wanted”

Since then, Efron has moved on to more adult roles in films like “The Lucky One” and “Neighbors.” He has also been outspoken about his struggles with addiction and mental health, proving that he is more than just a teen heartthrob.

 

Penn Badgley: You

Penn Badgley’s character on “You” is a manipulative, sociopathic stalker who will do anything to get what – or who – he wants. So it’s no surprise that playing the role took a toll on the actor. In an interview with Vulture, Badgley said that he “hated” his character and found it difficult to shake off the dark energy after filming scenes.

He also struggled with the moral implications of playing a character who is essentially a predator. However, Badgley’s performances have been lauded by critics and audiences alike. It just goes to show that sometimes the most successful roles are the ones that are the hardest to play.

 

Daniel Radcliffe: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his role as Harry Potter, has revealed that he “really disliked” filming the sixth movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Radcliffe admitted that the movie’s dark subject made it difficult for him to enjoy the experience.

“I really disliked [filming] Half-Blood Prince, “said Radcliffe. “I don’t think I was remotely prepared for how dark the material was.” However, despite his personal misgivings, Radcliffe praised the final product, calling it “brilliant” and “a great movie.” It’s clear that even Hollywood’s biggest stars sometimes have to make sacrifices for their art.

 

Harrison Ford: Blade Runner

Harrison Ford is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and he has played some of the most iconic roles in film history. From Han Solo in Star Wars to Indiana Jones, Ford has brought to life some of pop culture’s most beloved characters. However, there was one role that he famously hated: Blade Runner.

Ford has said that he finds the film “confusing” and “boring,” and he has even called it “a large waste of time.” Despite his dislike for the film, Blade Runner went on to become one of the most popular sci-fi movies ever made, and it cemented Harrison Ford as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

 

Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone

Macaulay Culkin starred in Home Alone, one of the most successful films of all time. The movie made him a household name, but it also left him feeling humiliated and angry. In an interview with Joe Rogan, Culkin revealed that he was treated like a “commodity” on the set of Home Alone and that he felt “stripped” of his childhood.

As a result of his experience, Culkin has focused on independent film and theater, saying that he prefers roles that allow him to “stretch” as an actor. While Macaulay Culkin will always be best known for his role in Home Alone, it’s clear that he has no desire to return to Hollywood.

 

Evangeline Lilly: Lost

Evangeline Lilly was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars when she landed the role of Kate Austen in the television show Lost. The show was a huge success, and Lilly’s performance was praised by critics. However, the actress quickly grew tired of the demanding filming schedule and intense public scrutiny.

Despite her dislike for the role, Lilly continued to play Kate Austen for six seasons. After the show ended, she took a break from acting and focused on raising her family. Evangeline Lilly is proof that even the most successful actors can have bad experiences with some of their most profitable roles.

 

Jack Gleeson: Game of Thrones

Gleeson has spoken out against the role that made him a household name, saying that he “really disliked” portraying Joffrey Baratheon. While it’s not uncommon for actors to grow tired of their characters after several years, Gleeson’s case is unique in that he was only 19 when he began filming Game of Thrones.

Gleeson attributed his negative attitude towards the role to the character’s age, saying that “19-year-olds shouldn’t play 19-year-olds.” Nevertheless, Gleeson gave a chilling performance as the sociopathic king, and his hateable character quickly became one of the show’s most iconic. Given the success of Game of Thrones, it’s safe to say that Gleeson’s decision to quit acting was a wise one.

 

Molly Ringwald: The Breakfast Club

Molly Ringwald was one of the most popular actresses of the 1980s, thanks in large part to her starring role in The Breakfast Club. However, Ringwald later revealed that she actually hated her character in the film. In an interview with The Guardian, Ringwald said that she found her character “conformist” and “submissive.”

She also felt that the film’s ending, in which her character kisses the rebellious John Bender, sent a troubling message about teenage girls. Despite her misgivings about The Breakfast Club, Ringwald has said that she is proud of the film and grateful for the opportunities it afforded her.

 

Blake Lively: Gossip Girl

Blake Lively was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars when she landed the role of Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl. The show was an instant hit, and Lively’s performance was praised by critics. However, the actress quickly grew tired of the role and the intense publicity that came with it.

Lively said that she “hated” being recognized everywhere she went and that she felt like she was “playing dress-up” on the show. As a result, Lively decided to quit Gossip Girl after just six seasons. Though she is no longer on the show, Blake Lively remains one of Hollywood’s most successful actresses.

 

Shailene Woodley: The Secret Life Of The American Teenager

Shailene Woodley was Hollywood’s biggest star in 2008 when she was cast in the lead role of Amy Juergens on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. The show was an instant hit, and Woodley quickly became a household name. However, behind the scenes, Woodley was struggling with the material.

She found the show’s depiction of teenage sexuality to be unrealistic and exploitative, and she clashed with the show’s producers over its portrayal of women. While she has since gone on to have a successful career, she has never forgiven Hollywood for making her a part of something that she felt was so harmful.

 

Adam Brody: The O.C.

Adam Brody will always be remembered for his role as Seth Cohen on The O.C. It was a breakout role that made him a household name and helped to launch his Hollywood career. However, Adam has since confessed that he hated playing the role of Seth. In an interview with Vulture, Adam revealed that he found the character “annoying” and “frustrating” to play.

He also struggled with the show’s intense shooting schedule, which often left him feeling exhausted. Despite his reservations about the role, Adam gave an incredible performance that helped to make The O.C. a huge success. To this day, it remains one of his most iconic and profitable roles.

 

Matthew Goode: Leap Year

Matthew Goode may not be a household name, but he’s certainly made a name for himself in Hollywood. However, it was his role in the 2010 romantic comedy “Leap Year” that catapulted him to stardom. The film was a massive box office success, grossing over $200 million worldwide.

However, Goode has since stated that he hated the role and regrets doing the film. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Goode said, “It was mind-numbingly frustrating… I wanted to pull my hair out.” Despite his hatred for the role, Goode’s performance was praised by critics and helped to make him one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

 

Alec Guinness: Star Wars

Alec Guinness was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and he had a long and successful career. However, there was one role that he hated more than any other: his part in Star Wars. Alec Guinness was not a fan of science fiction, and he felt that the movie was juvenile and silly.

Alec Guinness famously dubbed his experience working on Star Wars as “fm for money.” However, despite his misgivings, Alec Guinness did an amazing job in the movie and helped to make it the massive success that it is today. It just goes to show that even the biggest stars can sometimes be surprised by the roles that they end up playing.

 

Michael Fassbender: Assassin’s Creed

Michael Fassbender is an amazing actor with a great range. So it might surprise you to learn that he hated his most profitable role. That role was as the lead in the 2016 video game adaptation of Assassin’s Creed. Fassbender has said that he found the role “extremely frustrating” and that it was “a bit of a nightmare.”

He has also said that he would never do a video game movie again. He helped to make it one of the most successful video game adaptations ever made. So even though he didn’t enjoy the experience, Michael Fassbender’s role in Assassin’s Creed was still a huge success.

 

Nicole Kidman: Australia

Nicole Kidman is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and she has had some iconic roles over the years. However, there is one role that she apparently hates: her role in the Australia film. Nicole has spoken out about how much she hated the role, saying that it was “the most challenging” and “the most unglamorous.”

The director, Baz Luhrmann, is known for his demanding and chaotic style of filmmaking, and Nicole has said that he pushed her to her limits. Despite all the difficulties, Nicole’s performance in the film was praised by critics, and she won several awards for her work.

 

Matt Damon: The Bourne Ultimatum

Matt Damon is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but he isn’t exactly a fan of his most profitable role. Damon played the title character in “The Bourne Ultimatum”, which was a huge box office success, earning over $442 million worldwide. However, Damon has said that he “really didn’t enjoy” making the film and that it was “the most emotionally difficult thing” he’s ever done.

He has also said that he would never do another Bourne movie, even if they offered him a billion dollars. It’s not exactly clear why Damon wasn’t a fan of making the film, but it’s clear that he doesn’t have any interest in reprising his role as Jason Bourne.

 

Jeremy Irons: Batman vs Superman

Jeremy Irons donned a cape and cowl as Batman’s butler Alfred in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, and he’s played King Henry VIII in the Emmy-winning series The Tudors. However, there’s one role that Irons has publicly said he hated playing: Superman’s arch-nemesis Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Irons said that he found the role “boring,” and that he only took it because it was a highly paid gig. He also spoke about how he found director Zack Snyder’s vision for the character to be “confusing.” Despite his misgivings about the role, Irons still gave a memorably villainous performance as Luthor and helped to make Batman v Superman one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

 

 Jude Law: Alfie

There is one role that Jude Law famously hates: his turn as Alfie in the 2004 remake of the classic film. While the movie was a box office success, grossing over $100 million worldwide, Law has been outspoken about his dislike for the role. In a recent interview, he said that he found it “tiring and repetitive” to play Alfie, and that he regretted taking on the role.

Despite his misgivings about the role, Jude Law’s performance in Alfie was widely praised by critics, and he received a Golden Globe nomination for his work. Ultimately, though Jude Law may not have enjoyed playing Alfie, it remains one of his most iconic and successful roles.

 

Jim Carrey: Kick-Ass 2

Jim Carrey is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, with a string of hit movies to his name. However, he was not always thrilled with his roles. In fact, he famously hated his role in Kick-Ass 2, the sequel to the 2010 superhero film. In an interview, Carrey said that he regretted ever agreeing to the movie, calling it “a waste of time.”

He explained that he only took the role because he wanted to work with director Jeff Wadlow. However, he quickly realized that the movie was not what he had hoped for. As a result, Jim Carrey’s role in Kick-Ass 2 ended up being one of his least favorite roles – despite being one of the most profitable.

 

Allison Williams: Girls

Allison Williams may be best known for her starring role in Girls, but that doesn’t mean she enjoyed every minute of it. In fact, there were times when she downright hated it. “I found Allison to be one of the most difficult people I’ve ever worked with,” says creator and showrunner Lena Dunham. “She was constantly testing me and pushing boundaries.”

As a result, her costars frequently had to improvise their lines. Despite all this, Williams still managed to give a brilliant performance alongside Dunham and the rest of the cast. So perhaps Allison Williams’ biggest career accomplishment is also her biggest source of frustration.

 

Rooney Mara: Pan

Rooney Mara hated her role in Pan. She was the biggest star in Hollywood at the time, and she was cast as the lead in what was poised to be a hugely successful franchise. However, Mara found the character to be one-dimensional and uninteresting, and she struggled to connect with her.

As a result, she gave a performance that was decidedly lackluster, and the film was a flop. In retrospect, it’s clear that Mara was miscast in the role, but at the time, it was a huge disappointment for everyone involved.

 

Jamie Dornan: 50 Shades of Grey

Jamie Dornan is best known for his role as Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades trilogy. The movies were a massive financial success, earning over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office. However, Dornan has said that he “hated every moment” of filming the movies. In an interview with Glamour Magazine, he said that he found the explicit sex scenes to be “very mechanical” and “uneasy.”

He also admitted that he was relieved when the filming finally came to an end. Despite his personal misgivings about the role, Dornan’s performance helped to make Fifty Shades of Grey one of the most successful film franchises of all time.

 

Dev Pate: The Last Airbender

Dev Patel recently opened up about his experience working on The Last Airbender. Patel expressed frustration with the way the film was marketed, specifically how he felt that it was targeted toward young girls rather than the broad audience it needed to be successful.

He also spoke about how he felt that the film’s production was rushed, leading to a finished product that wasn’t up to his standards. Despite all of this, Patel still recognizes the film’s success and is grateful for the opportunity it gave him. Dev Patel is just one example of a Hollywood star who has had to grapple with the challenge of trying to make a successful film.

 

David Harewood: Supergirl

David Harewood played David Estes in Homeland, Martian Manhunter in Supergirl, and most recently acted alongside Michael B. Jordan in Black Panther. But despite his impressive resume, Harewood has admitted that he didn’t enjoy his time on Supergirl as much as he could have.

Harewood revealed that he found the role quite “exhausting” and was ready to move on after two seasons. He also said that he didn’t feel “particularly connected” to the character of Martian Manhunter. Nevertheless, Harewood seems to have found more success with his other roles and remains one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors.

 

Johnny Depp: 21 Jump Street

Johnny Depp is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He’s known for his eccentric roles in films like Edward Scissorhands and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. However, there was one role that he hated more than any other: his turn as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Depp has said that he found the character “exhausting” to play and that he felt typecast after appearing in three films as Sparrow. And while he may not have enjoyed every minute of it, there’s no denying that it was a highly lucrative role for him. In fact, the Pirates of the Caribbean films have earned a total of over $4 billion at the box office, making them some of the most successful films of all time.

 

Justin Guarini: From Justin to Kelly

Guarini parlayed his newfound fame into a starring role in Hollywood’s most ill-conceived musical: From Justin to Kelly. The movie was a critical and commercial bomb, but Guarini’s performance was singled out as particularly terrible.

In an interview with Vulture, Guarini admitted that he “hated every single second” of making the film. However, he also said that he doesn’t regret taking the role, as it allowed him to learn an important lesson: “I realized that I never wanted to do something just because it was a good idea on paper.” As it turns out, Justin Guarini’s biggest mistake wasn’t starring in From Justin to Kelly. It was agreeing to do press for it.

 

Penn Badgley: Gossip Girl

Penn Badgley played could-be Casanova Dan Humphrey on the CW’s “Gossip Girl” for six seasons. The show was one of the network’s most successful, and Penn’s character was a large part of that. Despite the success of the show, Penn has said that he “hated every moment” of filming it.

In a 2017 interview with Vulture, Penn explained that he didn’t like the way his character was written and felt uncomfortable with the celebrity lifestyle that came along with the role. Penn’s experience shows that even Hollywood’s biggest stars can dislike their most successful roles.

 

Jennifer Garner: Elektra

Jennifer Garner is one of Hollywood’s most successful actresses, but she famously disliked her most profitable role. Garner played the title character in the 2003 movie Elektra, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.

Though the movie was a box office success, Garner was very critical of her performance, saying she felt “wooden” and “misfiring” in the role. Despite her misgivings, Garner continued to play Elektra in subsequent movies and television appearances, proving that she could still be a successful actress even when she wasn’t enjoying herself.

 

Shia LaBeouf: Indiana Jones

Shia LaBeouf’s successful career as an actor began when he was just a child. He starred in films such as “Even Stevens” and “Holes” before landing the role of Indiana Jones’ son in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Despite the film’s commercial success, LaBeouf has said that he regrets taking the role.

He stated that he “felt like [he] dropped the ball” on the film. He also said that he was unhappy with his performance and felt that he had let down director Steven Spielberg. Shia LaBeouf’s experience is a reminder that even Hollywood’s biggest stars can have roles that they regret taking.

 

James Franco: Your Highness

One role that James Franco reportedly hated more than any other: his turn as Prince Fabious in the 2011 comedy Your Highness. The film was a critical and commercial flop, earning just $28 million at the worldwide box office against a budget of $50 million.

In retrospect, Franco says that he should have listened to his gut and turned down the role, but he has also said that he learned a valuable lesson from the experience. These days, Franco is much more selective about the roles he takes on, and he seems to be all the better for it.

 

Jennifer Lawrence: Mother!

Jennifer Lawrence’s role in the 2017 film Mother! was one that she reportedly struggled with. The film was highly controversial and divisive, with many viewers feeling confused and unsettled by its graphic and disturbing images. Lawrence has said that she found the role to be emotionally and mentally draining, and she has even referred to it as a “nightmare.”

Despite the difficulties she faced, Lawrence gave a powerful performance in the film, which went on to become one of the year’s most profitable releases. It just goes to show that even the biggest stars can have a tough time with certain roles.

 

Cara Delevingne: Paper Towns

Cara Delevingne is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but she wasn’t always thrilled with her work. In fact, her most profitable role to date was one that she hated. Cara played Margo Roth Spiegelman in the movie Paper Towns, based on the novel by John Green.

Cara was unhappy with how she was portrayed in the film and felt that the character was too one-dimensional. Cara has since gone on to star in several other movies and has proven that she is more than just a pretty face. She is a talented actress with a bright future ahead of her.

 

 Jessica Alba: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Jessica Alba starred in some of Hollywood’s most successful franchises, including the Fantastic Four and Sin City. However, there was one role that she truly hated: her turn as the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. In an interview with i09, Alba revealed that she found the character “unlikable” and the movie itself to be “a disaster.”

Despite her negative experience, Alba still managed to deliver a memorable performance. Jessica Alba may not have enjoyed making Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, but audiences are sure to remember her iconic portrayal of the intergalactic superhero.

 

Lindsay Lohan: I Know Who Killed Me

Lindsay Lohan’s 2007 film, I Know Who Killed Me, was a commercial flop. Despite the film’s critical and commercial failures, Lindsay Lohan still despises the movie. Lindsay has gone on record calling the movie “artistically atrocious” and she even threatened to leave the film during production.

Lindsay’s career has been plagued by personal problems and I Know Who Killed Me was released during the height of her troubles. The movie was a reminder of how far Lindsay had fallen, and it’s no surprise that she wants to forget that it ever existed.

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Red Sonja

In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Red Sonja, a sword-and-sorcery adventure that was intended to be a sequel to his previous hit, Conan the Barbarian. However, the movie was a critical and commercial disappointment, and Schwarzenegger later said that it was the “worst” experience of his career.

The movie grossed nearly $130 million at the box office, making it one of the most successful films of Arnold’s career. In retrospect, Arnold has acknowledged that he should have been more careful in choosing his projects, but he has also said that he would not change anything about his experience on Red Sonja.

 

 Ben Affleck: Gigli

Ben Affleck starred in some of the biggest blockbusters of the past few years, including “Gone Girl” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” However, there was one role that he hated more than any other: “Gigli.” The 2003 film was a critical and commercial failure, and Affleck has since gone on to say that it was the worst experience of his career.

In fact, he’s even said that he would rather have starred in “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” which is widely considered to be one of the worst films ever made. Thankfully, Affleck has bounced back from “Gigli” and is now one of the most successful actors in Hollywood.

 

Alec Baldwin: Rock of Ages

Alec Baldwin has played everything from a romantic leading man to a ruthless corporate shark, and he always brings his trademark intensity to every role. However, there was one role that Baldwin hated more than any other: his turn as Dennis Dupree in the musical comedy Rock of Ages.

Baldwin has spoken out against the film on multiple occasions, calling it “a disaster” and “one of the worst experiences of [his] life.” Thanks to the film’s huge box office success, Baldwin earned a reported $15 million for his trouble. Even though he hated the experience, it’s clear that Alec Baldwin can’t help but be a huge financial success.

 

Michael Caine: Jaws: The Revenge

Michael Caine has starred in some of the most classic films of all time, from The Italian Job to Alfie. However, there is one role that he regrets taking: Jaws: The Revenge. Caine has said that he only took the role for the money, as he was struggling financially at the time. He has also said that he found the experience of making the film to be “exhausting and frustrating”.

Regardless of his personal feelings about the film, there’s no denying that it was a huge financial success, grossing over $100 million at the box office. For better or worse, Jaws: The Revenge remains one of Michael Caine’s most famous roles.

 

John Cusack: Con Air

John Cusack has played some iconic roles over the course of his career. However, there is one role that he absolutely hated: his turn as U.S. Marshal Cameron Poe in the 1997 film Con Air. Cusack has said that he regretted taking the role almost immediately, and he has been very critical of the film in the years since its release.

In particular, Cusack takes issue with the way that the film glorifies violence and celebrates toxic masculinity. Despite all of this, Con Air was a massive commercial success, grossing over $224 million at the box office. It remains one of Cusack’s most well-known films, even though it is clear that he would rather forget it ever existed.

 

Jared Leto: Urban Legend

Jared Leto is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but he’s also well-known for hating his most profitable role. Leto played the iconic character of Jordan Catalano on the popular TV show My So-Called Life, and the role made him a household name. However, Leto has since said that he disliked the character and felt typecast by the role.

He was so unhappy with the show that he refused to even watch it when it aired. Despite his negative feelings about the role, Jared Leto has continued to enjoy success in Hollywood. It just goes to show that even the biggest stars can have complicated relationships with their most iconic roles.

 

Jamie Lee Curtis: Virus

Jamie Lee Curtis is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and she has played some iconic roles over the course of her career. However, there is one role that she absolutely hated: her role in the film Virus. Virus was a highly successful film, grossing over $100 million at the box office.

In an interview, she said that she found the character “unlikable” and that she had difficulty relating to her. She also said that she felt constrained by the physical requirements of the role, which required her to wear a heavy wig and heavy makeup. Despite her dislike for the role, Curtis gave a commendable performance, and Virus remains one of her most successful films.

 

Julia Roberts: I Love Trouble

There is one role that Julia Roberts didn’t enjoy nearly as much as her others: her turn as Tess Ocean in the 2001 remake of “Ocean’s Eleven.” She felt that the character was underwritten and that she didn’t have enough to do in the movie.

Roberts hated the film’s shooting schedule, which kept her away from her husband and young children for long periods of time.

She didn’t like the way that her character was portrayed in the marketing materials for the film. Despite all of these problems, Roberts still managed to give a great performance in “Ocean’s Eleven,” and the movie went on to be a huge commercial success.

 

George Clooney: Return of the Killer Tomatoes

George Clooney is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But there’s one role that Clooney hated more than any other: his turn as Matt Stevens in the 1988 cult classic Return of the Killer Tomatoes. Clooney has said that he was “miserable” during filming and that he only took the role because he was desperate for money at the time.

However, despite his personal misgivings, Clooney’s performance was widely praised by audiences and critics alike. In fact, many consider his work in film to be some of his best. And while Clooney may never come to appreciate Return of the Killer Tomatoes, there’s no denying that it’s one of his most essential and profitable roles.

 

Bob Hoskins: Super Mario Bros.

Bob Hoskins was one of Hollywood’s most successful and in-demand actors when he was cast as the lead in the 1993 live-action adaptation of Super Mario Bros. Unfortunately, the movie was a critical and commercial flop, and Hoskins later went on record saying it was the “worst thing” he ever did.

In spite of this, Hoskins continued to work steadily throughout the rest of his career. He even managed to find some redemption with gamers when he voiced a character in the popular 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Bob Hoskins passed away in 2014, but his legacy as a Hollywood icon endures.

 

Gary Oldman: Tiptoes

Gary Oldman has played everything from a deranged serial killer in “The Dark Knight” to a spy in the James Bond film “Skyfall.” However, there is one role that he despised so much that he refused to even say the movie’s name in interviews. That role was in the 2003 comedy “Tiptoes,” in which Oldman played a dwarf.

In interviews, he has referred to the movie as “that film” or “that disaster,” and he has even joked that he should have played two roles in the movie: the dwarf and the voice of the dwarf. Oldman has said that he only took the role because he needed money at the time, but it is clear that it is a role that he would rather forget.

 

Kelly Clarkson: From Justin to Kelly

Kelly Clarkson is not a fan of her most profitable role to date: playing herself in the 2003 movie From Justin to Kelly. The musical romantic comedy, which was panned by critics, was a commercial flop, earning just $4.8 million at the worldwide box office against a production budget of $12 million.

Clarkson has spoken out against the film on several occasions, saying that she was “forced” to do it and that it was “horrible.” In fact, she was so unhappy with the experience that she vowed never to act again. Thankfully, Clarkson’s career has been much more successful since then: she’s gone on to win three Grammy Awards and sell over 25 million records worldwide.

 

Adrian Grenier: Entourage

Adrian Grenier’s role as movie star Vincent Chase on Entourage was one of the most successful and profitable in Hollywood. But it was also a role that Grenier reportedly hated. In an interview with Details magazine, Grenier said that he found the character “superficial” and “self-involved.”

He also admitted that he often had to remind himself to stay in character while filming. The character made Grenier a household name and helped to boost his career. For all of his success, it’s clear that Adrian Grenier is not a fan of his most famous role.

 

Mike Henry: Family Guy

Mike Henry is one of Hollywood’s busiest actors, having voiced hundreds of characters over the course of his career. But there’s one role that he hates more than any other: Cleveland Brown from Family Guy. “I think I was 26 when I auditioned for it,” he said. “I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is the stupidest show ever.’

While he may not be a fan of the character, there’s no denying that he’s good at playing him. In fact, Henry has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on Family Guy. So even though he may not be happy about it, Mike Henry is proof that sometimes the roles we hate can end up being our most profitable ones.

 

Hank Azaria: The Simpsons

Hank Azaria is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, with a long list of credits to his name. However, there is one role that he famously dislikes: voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on The Simpsons. Azaria has voiced the character for over 30 years, but in recent years he has come under fire for what many see as a racist portrayal of an Indian immigrant.

Azaria said that he was “embarrassed” by the character and regretted taking on the role. Given the huge popularity of The Simpsons, it’s no surprise that Hank Azaria remains firmly attached to the role of Apu – even if he isn’t always happy about it.

 

Toby Jones: The Snowman (2017)

Toby Jones is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors. He has starred in blockbusters like The Hunger Games and Captain America. However, Toby Jones is also one of the few actors who has publicly spoken out against his own work. In 2017, Toby Jones starred in The Snowman, a highly anticipated adaptation of the best-selling novel by Jo Nesbø.

Toby Jones has said that he regrets taking the role, calling it “a terrible experience.” Despite its critical and commercial failures, The Snowman remains one of Toby Jones’s most memorable roles.

 

William Fichtner: Ultraviolet (2006)

William Fichtner is no stranger to blockbuster films. He’s starred in the Transformers franchise, The Dark Knight, and Armageddon, just to name a few. However, there was one role that he absolutely hated: his role in Ultraviolet (2006). Despite being one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Fichtner was paid a measly $100 for his role in the film.

In fact, he was so unhappy with the role that he refused to even read the script. As a result, his performance was widely panned by critics. However, despite his hatred for the role, it ended up being one of the most profitable films of his career. To date, Ultraviolet has earned over $250 million at the box office.

 

Jennette McCurdy: iCarly

Jennette McCurdy was one of the biggest stars on Nickelodeon in the early 2010s, thanks to her starring role on the hit show iCarly. However, McCurdy later revealed that she hated her time on the show, calling it “Painful… like, soul-crushing.”

McCurdy explained that she felt “objectified” by the network and that she was constantly pressured to sexually suggestive photoshoots. As a result, McCurdy decided to leave iCarly after its final season and pursue other projects. While she has since starred in a number of movies and TV shows, Jennette McCurdy will always be best remembered for her role as Carly Shay on iCarly.

 

Rowan Atkinson: Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He is best known for his role as Mr. Bean, a character he has played in movies, television shows, and even video games. Despite the immense popularity of Mr. Bean, Atkinson has said that he hates the role and wishes he had never taken it on.

Atkinson has expressed frustration with the amount of money he has made from the role, saying that he feels like he has “sold out” by becoming a wealthy man. Despite his complaints, Atkinson remains one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, thanks in large part to his iconic role as Mr. Bean.

 

Jean Yoon: Kim’s Convenience

Jean Yoon is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but she didn’t always love her most profitable role. She told The Hollywood Reporter that she struggled to connect with the character. “I could not find any commonality with this woman whatsoever,” she said.

However, Yoon said she eventually came to appreciate Umma and even found aspects of her own life that she could relate to the character. “I think as I got older, I started to see more of my mom in her and also myself in her as well, which is kind of ironic and funny,” she said. Thanks to Yoon’s growth as an actress, Umma became one of Hollywood’s most beloved TV moms.

 

Mark Hamill: The Force Awakens

Mark Hamill was cast as Luke Skywalker in George Lucas’ original Star Wars trilogy, and he quickly became a global icon. However, Hamill has always been critical of the character, particularly in how he was portrayed in The Empire Strikes Back.

Hamill has said that Luke was “bland and whiny,” and he felt that the character was too naive and impulsive. As a result, Hamill has always been vocal about his displeasure with the role, despite the fact that it made him a household name. Nevertheless, Hamill’s performances in the Star Wars films are still some of the most iconic and well-loved in all cinema.

 

Ed Harris: Westworld

Ed Harris is no stranger to playing grumpy, resentful characters. But there was one role that he really hated playing, and it just so happened to be one of the most profitable roles of his career. Harris was cast as the lead in Westworld, a highly-anticipated HBO series about a futuristic theme park populated by artificial intelligence.

Harris quickly grew tired of the role, finding the material to be repetitive and uninteresting. He even considered quitting the show at one point. Despite his misgivings, Harris’ performance was praised by fans and critics alike. In the end, it seems that even Ed Harris can’t resist a good grumpy character.

 

Sarah Paulson: American Horror Story: Roanoke

Sarah Paulson is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses, with a long list of credits to her name. However, there was one role that she struggled with: her part in American Horror Story: Roanoke. In an interview with The New York Times, Paulson spoke about how the character was “draining” and “exhausting” to play.

She also revealed that she found it difficult to shake off the feeling of being isolated and alone, as her character was often alone on screen. Despite the challenges, Paulson says she’s proud of the work she did on the show and is grateful for the opportunity to have played such a complex character.

 

Katherine Heigl: Grey’s Anatomy

Katherine Heigl is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but she’s also known for being notoriously difficult to work with. In fact, she’s even spoken out against her most successful role to date: Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy. Heigl has said that she was “miserable” during the show’s sixth season, and she even asked to be written out of the series.

She eventually returned for the show’s final season, but it was clear that her time on Grey’s Anatomy was anything but enjoyable. Despite her unhappiness, Katherine Heigl continued to be one of the highest-paid actresses on television. She was reportedly earning $12 million per year by the time the show ended, making her one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

 

Jeremy Renner: The Avengers

Jeremy Renner is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, thanks in large part to his role as Hawkeye in The Avengers. However, Renner has never been a huge fan of the character, and he has even gone so far as to call him “a fool” and “lame.” Despite his less-than-enthusiastic attitude towards the role, Renner has consistently put in strong performances as Hawkeye.

In fact, it is estimated that the Jeremy Renner movies have made a total of $5.5 billion at the box office worldwide. While Jeremy Renner may not be a huge fan of Hawkeye, there’s no doubt that the character has been good for his career.

 

John Boyega: The Last Jedi

It seems that not even John Boyega can escape the inevitable typecasting that comes with being a Hollywood star. In an interview with GQ magazine, Boyega revealed that he hated his role in “The Last Jedi.” He said, “I didn’t like how my character was treated.” He also mentioned that he felt his character was “pushed to the side.”

His hate for the role likely stems from the fact that he was typecast as a supporting character. Even though John Boyega is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, he’s still subjected to the same type of treatment that many other actors face.

 

Ella and Jaden Hiller: Modern Family

Ella and Jaden Hiller are Hollywood’s biggest stars. And they absolutely hated their most profitable roles. Ella played the part of a mom on Modern Family for five seasons. And Jaden was her son on the show. The two had great chemistry on-screen, but they absolutely hated working together.

In an interview, Ella said that she found Jaden to be “insufferable” and that he was always trying to upstage her. Jaden, meanwhile, said that Ella was always bossing him around and that she treated him like a child. Thankfully, the two were able to put their differences aside when the show ended, and they went their separate ways.

 

Idris Elba: Thor: The Dark World

Idris Elba is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and he has played some iconic roles over the years. However, there is one role that he reportedly hated: Thor: The Dark World. Elba has spoken out about how he didn’t feel like he fit the stereotype of an Asgardian.

He has also said that he didn’t feel like he was given enough to do in the movie and that it was a “wasted opportunity” for him. Despite his dislike for the role, Thor: The Dark World was a massive box office success, grossing over $850 million worldwide. Elba has since gone on to star in other successful movies, such as Beasts of No Nation and Star Trek Beyond.

 

 Andrew Garfield: The Amazing Spider-Man

Andrew Garfield made his big Hollywood debut in The Amazing Spider-Man. However, Garfield has since gone on record to say that he hated the experience of making that film. In an interview with Vulture, Garfield said that he felt “an enormous amount of pressure” while making The Amazing Spider-Man and that it was “the most un-fun I’ve ever had.”

Despite his negative experience, Garfield went on to star in two more Amazing Spider-Man films. Given the franchise’s huge financial success, it’s safe to say that Garfield’s time as Spider-Man was ultimately profitable for both him and Hollywood.

 

Dianna Agron: Glee

Dianna Agron is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but she famously hated her most profitable role. Agron played cheerleader Quinn Fabray on the hit musical TV show Glee, and she was one of the show’s most popular characters. However, Agron has said that she found the role “unfulfilling” and that she struggled to connect with her character.

She has also said that she was uncomfortable with the show’s extensive use of social media to promote the cast and their personal lives. However, despite their misgivings, Agron ultimately had a successful career in Hollywood.

 

Viola Davis: The Help

Viola Davis has been very vocal about her dislike for her most profitable role to date: that of maid Augusta in the 2011 film The Help. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Davis described how difficult it was to play a character who is “subservient, [and] always at the beck and call of someone else.”

She also spoke about how the film perpetuates racial stereotypes, saying that it “doesn’t reflect the reality of what racism looks like.” Despite her misgivings about the role, Davis gave a powerful performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination. And while she may not be proud of the film itself, there’s no denying that it was a major financial success.

 

Jake Gyllenhaal: Prince of Persia

Jake Gyllenhaal is no stranger to big-budget Hollywood blockbusters. He’s starred in some highest-grossing films of the past decade, including The Day After Tomorrow and Spider-Man: Far From Home. However, there is one role that Jake says he regrets taking: Prince of Persia.

Jake was reportedly not a fan of the script or the character, and he has said that he only took the role for the money. As a result, it’s no surprise that Jake wasn’t thrilled about starring in a film that he didn’t believe in. Although it was a financial success, Jake’s unhappiness with the role is a reminder that money isn’t everything in Hollywood.

 

Emma Stone: Aloha

Emma Stone is one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, and she has enjoyed incredible success in recent years. However, there was one role that she hated so much that she actually considered quitting acting altogether. The role in question was her part in the 2015 movie “Aloha.”

Stone has spoken candidly about how much she struggled with the role, and she has even said that she “cried every day” while filming. Despite her misgivings, Stone threw herself into the role and gave it her all. In the end, “Aloha” turned out to be a box office bomb, and Emma Stone’s negative experience serves as a reminder that even the biggest stars can have a bad day at work.

 

Alexander Siddig: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

While Siddig enjoyed the acclaim that came with being a part of the Star Trek franchise, he ultimately grew to despise his character. In an interview with The Guardian, Siddig said, “I felt trapped by the responsibility of being this symbol of racial harmony and political correctness.”

He also felt that his character was too one-dimensional and that he was never given the opportunity to play anything other than “a boy scout.” Siddig chose to leave Star Trek: Deep Space Nine after just four seasons. While he has continued to act in both film and television, he has never again achieved the level of success that he did during his time on Star Trek.

 

Bill Murray: Garfield: The Movie

In 2004, Murray lent his voice to the character of Garfield in the live-action movie “Garfield: The Movie.” On paper, it seemed like a perfect fit – Murray is a talented comedian, and Garfield is a wisecracking cat. However, Murray quickly grew tired of the role, and he has since spoken out about how much he disliked making the movie.

Murray’s complaints about the movie are understandable – it was widely panned by critics, and it was a box office bomb. Despite its many flaws, “Garfield: The Movie” still managed to earn over $200 million at the worldwide box office. So while Bill Murray may have hated making the movie, it’s safe to say that it was still a very profitable role.

 

Whoopi Goldberg: Theodore Rex

Whoopi Goldberg is an Oscar-winning actress, producer, and comedian. However, there’s one role that she famously hated: Theodore Rex, the protagonist of the 1992 film of the same name. The movie was a box office bomb, and Whoopi has spoken openly about her dislike of the character.

She said, “Theodore Rex was the most awful experience. I hated that character with every bone in my body”. Despite her hatred of the character, Whoopi gave a stellar performance in the film. Her willingness to take on challenging roles is just one of the things that makes her such a beloved Hollywood icon.

 

Burt Reynolds: Boogie Nights

Burt Reynolds appeared in a string of hits, including Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball Run. However, there was one role that he hated more than any other: Boogie Nights. Reynolds was reluctant to take on the role of porn star Jack Horner, but he eventually agreed to do it after meeting with director Paul Thomas Anderson.

The experience was an unpleasant one for Reynolds, who found the subject to be too graphic and depressing. Despite his misgivings, Reynolds gave a critically acclaimed performance, and Boogie Nights went on to become one of the most profitable films of all time. In retrospect, Reynolds has said that he regrets ever taking on the role.

 

Roy Schneider: Jaws 2

Roy Schneider was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 1970s. He was known for his roles in classics like The Godfather and The French Connection. However, he is perhaps best remembered for his role in Jaws 2. Schneider hated the movie and thought it was a complete cash grab.

He was so unhappy with the film that he refused to promote it. Jaws 2 went on to become one of the most successful sequels of all time, grossing over $100 million at the box office. Despite its success, Schneider never forgave himself for starring in what he considered to be a worthless film.

 

Josh Brolin: Jonah Hex

Josh Brolin is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and he’s no stranger to taking on challenging roles. However, there was one role that he famously hated: Jonah Hex in the 2010 film of the same name. Josh has said that he regretted taking the role almost immediately and that he found the character to be “unlikable” and “boring.”

Despite his misgivings, Josh gave it his all and turned in a surprisingly good performance. However, the film was a critical and commercial flop, earning just over $10 million against a budget of $47 million. Josh has since joked that he would’ve been better off working at a fast food restaurant than starring in Jonah Hex.

 

Ryan Reynolds: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Reynolds played the character of Deadpool in the 2009 film “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” The movie was a critical and commercial failure, but Reynolds’ performance as the wise-cracking mercenary was praised by fans and critics alike. Reynolds has said that he would have never taken on the role if he had known how badly the first movie would turn out.

In an interview with GQ Magazine, Reynolds said, “I was so disappointed in that movie that I would’ve refused to do it, even if they paid me.” It’s clear that Ryan Reynolds is a very talented actor, but it’s also clear that he has a very critical eye when it comes to his own work.

 

Chevy Chase: Community

Chevy Chase is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, yet he hates the role that was most profitable for him. Chevy played the lead in the beloved sitcom Community, but he was constantly feuding with the show’s creator, Dan Harmon. Chevy even called Dan a “clown” and threatened to quit the show on multiple occasions.

Chevy’s hate for his most profitable role is likely due to the fact that he is notoriously difficult to work with. Chevy has been fired from multiple movies and TV shows due to his bad behavior. It seems that no matter how successful Chevy Chase gets, he can’t help but sabotage his own career.

 

Janeane Garofalo: The Truth About Cats and Dogs

There is one role that Janeane Garofalo regrets taking: the lead in the 1996 romantic comedy The Truth About Cats and Dogs. In an interview with Howard Stern, Garofalo revealed that she agreed to do the film because she was desperate for work at the time.

However, she quickly realized that she had made a mistake, as she found the role to be “lame” and “stupid.” Despite her misgivings, Garofalo managed to turn in a charming performance that helped make the film a box office success. In hindsight, she says that she should have listened to her gut and turned down the role.

 

Denise Crosby: Star Trek: The Next Generation

Denise Crosby is best known for her role as security chief Tasha Yar on the hit television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was only convinced to take the part after assurances from producer Rick Berman that Yar would be killed off before the end of the first season.

While Crosby’s decision meant she missed out on several seasons of steady work, she has since said that she has no regrets about leaving the show. Thanks to her work on Star Trek, Denise Crosby has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces. And while she may not have enjoyed her time on the show, there’s no denying that it made her a star.

 

Meryl Streep: The French Lieutenant’s Woman

Meryl Streep is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and she has played a wide range of roles in her career. However, there is one role that she famously hated: The French Lieutenant’s Woman. The movie was a commercial success, but Streep disliked the experience of making it.

She has said that she found the role “grueling” and that she had to “psych [herself] up” to do it. Despite her dislike of the role, she received critical acclaim for her performance, and the movie was a box office hit. In retrospect, Streep has said that she is glad she did the movie, despite the difficult experience.

 

David Cross: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

David Cross is best known for his role as Tobias Fünke on Arrested Development, but he’s also had a successful career in film. In 2011, he starred in the third Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, Chipwrecked, as Simon. The movie was a huge success, grossing over $340 million worldwide.

However, Cross has said that he hated making the movie and found it “excruciating” to watch. He’s been critical of the franchise as a whole, calling it “lazy” and ” marketing-driven.” Despite his dislike of the movie, Cross says he’s grateful for the paycheck it earned him. After all, it’s not every day that an actor gets to star in a blockbuster hit.

 

Christopher Lee: Dracula (7 in the original Hammer Horror series)

Christopher Lee is best known for his role as Count Dracula in the Hammer Horror films of the 1950s and 1960s. However, Lee hated the role that made him a star, calling it “a terrible part” and “a nightmare.” He was often typecast as a villain due to his tall, imposing stature and deep voice, and he found it difficult to break out of that image.

He said, “It’s almost impossible to be considered for anything else if you’ve been identified with one particular character.” Christopher Lee may have hated his most famous role, but it is nonetheless the one that he will be remembered for.

 

Christa B. Allen:13 Going on 30

Christa B. Allen is best known for her roles in 13 Going on 30, and she hated it. She has said that the role was “the most difficult [she] ever had to play.” Christa has also said that she “had a lot of fun” playing the role, but that “it was just so hard.”

Allen has said that she would “never do something like that again.” Her experience is not unique; many actors and actresses have said that they hated their most profitable roles. Christa B. Allen’s experience shows that, even for Hollywood’s biggest stars, playing a highly successful role can be difficult and even unpleasant.

 

Natalie Portman: Black Swan

Portman played the lead role in Black Swan, a 2010 thriller about a ballet dancer who descends into madness. The role earned her an Academy Award, but it also took a toll on her mental and physical health. In an interview with Vogue, Portman said that she was “completely consumed” by the role and that she “didn’t sleep for 10 days”.

She also suffered from bruises and scratches from all the rehearsals and filming. Despite the difficulties, Portman’s performance was praised by critics and audiences alike, and she won multiple awards for her work in the film. Even though she hated the experience, Natalie Portman’s role in Black Swan was one of her most profitable.

 

Michael B. Jordan: Black Panther

Michael B. Jordan is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He’s appeared in films like Black Panther, Creed, and Chronicle. But there’s one role he hates more than any other: Michael B. Jordan in Black Panther. “It was the most profitable movie I’ve ever been a part of,” he told Variety. “But it was also the least creatively fulfilling.”

Jordan has spoken candidly about the pressure he felt to live up to the expectations of fans who saw him as a role model. Despite his misgivings about Black Panther, Jordan says he’s proud of the film and grateful for the opportunity to inspire young people of color.

 

Janet Leigh: Psycho

The film Psycho was a massive success, but Leigh hated the experience of making it. Hitchcock was notoriously demanding, and he put Leigh through hell on set. She was required to film scenes in which she was partially nude, and she was even sprayed with cold water to create the illusion of sweat.

Her fear and vulnerability are palpable, and she completely sells Marion’s transformation from a confident woman to a terror-stricken victim. It’s no wonder Hitchcock considered her one of his favorite actresses. Janet Leigh may have hated making Psycho, but audiences will always remember her incredible performance in the movie.

 

Christina Applegate: Dead to Me

Christina Applegate’s biggest role to date has been in the dark comedy series Dead to Me, in which she plays a grieving widow. In a recent interview, Applegate revealed that she hates the role. “It’s so hard,” she said. “I’m constantly crying, and I’m just so exhausted all the time.”

Applegate also spoke about how she struggles to connect with her character, who is “constantly angry and sad.” Despite her negative feelings towards the role, Applegate said that she is grateful for the opportunity to play such a complex character. Even though she may not enjoy every role she takes on, she always gives 110%.

 

Nicole Beharie: Sleepy Hollow

Nicole Beharie gave an outstanding performance in the role of Lt. Abbie Mills in Sleepy Hollow. Unfortunately, the actress reportedly grew to despise the character and the show itself due to the toll it took on her personal life. Beharie was reportedly unhappy with the show’s demanding filming schedule and she also struggled with the notoriety that came with being a part of such a successful show.

The pressures of the role eventually became too much for Beharie, and she left the show after just three seasons. Despite her struggles, Beharie’s work on Sleepy Hollow is widely considered to be some of her best and she remains one of Hollywood’s most talented actresses.

 

Adrien Brody: The Painist

Adrien Brody is no stranger to complex, intense roles. But in a recent interview, Brody revealed that there’s one role he regrets taking: the lead in 2006’s King Kong. “It was a miserable experience,” said Brody of the film, which was plagued by production problems and went over budget.

Although King Kong was a box office success, grossing over $500 million worldwide, it was clear that Brody wasn’t happy with the final product. In fact, he’s said that he would “never” work with director Peter Jackson again. Despite his misgivings about the film, however, there’s no denying that Adrien Brody gave an unforgettable performance as Kong’s human companion, Ann Darrow.

 

Eddie Redmayne: The Danish Girl

Eddie Redmayne was initially reluctant to take on the role of Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl, due to the film’s controversial subject. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning actor revealed that he was “terrified” of playing a transgender woman, and initially turned down the role.

He worked closely with trans activists and consultants to ensure that his portrayal of Lili was respectful and accurate, and the resulting film was both a critical and commercial success. While Redmayne has said that he doesn’t “particularly enjoy” watching himself onscreen, he has no regrets about taking on the role of Lili Elbe.

 

Kate Winslet: The Reader

Kate Winslet is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and she has won an Academy Award for her role in The Reader. However, it has been reported that she hates the movie and regrets doing it. The reason for this is that she feels that the character she played was a victim and she didn’t like how the story made her look.

In addition, she has said that the movie was very sexually explicit and she was uncomfortable with that. Nevertheless, it is still one of the most successful movies of all time and Kate Winslet’s performance was praised by critics.

 

Idris Elba: The Wire

Idris Elba appeared in some of the most popular films and television shows of the past decade. However, Elba has also been outspoken about the roles that he has played, particularly those that he believes have been derogatory to his race. In an interview with Variety, Elba stated that he “felt sort of trapped” by The Wire, and that he “didn’t like the way we were portraying black men on TV.”

He also said that he was “uncomfortable” with the way his character was written, and that he felt like he was “playing a cliché.” It is clear that, even though he may not have enjoyed it, Idris Elba is more than capable of delivering a powerful and profitable performance.

 

Tom Selleck: Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

Tom Selleck starred in some of the biggest television shows of all time, including Magnum P.I., Friends, and Blue Bloods. But there’s one role that Tom hates more than any other: Christopher Columbus in the 1992 film Christopher Columbus: The Discovery. Tom has referred to the film as “a disaster” and “the worst experience of [his] professional life.”

Tom’s co-star, Ross von Tager, has also spoken out against the film, calling it “a career low point.” It’s clear that Tom regrets ever taking on the role of Christopher Columbus. However, it’s also clear that he doesn’t regret making a movie that was so profitable.

 

Robert De Niro: Righteous Kill

Robert De Niro is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and he has played some of the most iconic roles in film history. But there is one role that he reportedly hated: his turn as a dirty cop in 2008’s Righteous Kill. In an interview with Parade magazine, he said, “I wasn’t interested in that kind of movie at that time. It was just bad timing for me.”

Despite his misgivings about the role, De Niro gave a great performance in the film. But it’s clear that he would have preferred to take on a different kind of role at that point in his career.

 

Reggie Jean Page: Bridgerton

Reggie Jean Page hated his role in Bridgerton. He played Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, a character who was supposed to be cold and aloof but instead Reggie found him to be boring. Reggie did not like the long hours on set and he was not a fan of the corset he had to wear.

In fact, Reggie only agreed to do the show because his agent told him it would be a huge success and make Reggie a lot of money. However, Reggie does not consider himself a successful actor because he did not enjoy the role that made him famous and wealthy. Reggie would rather be doing theater or independent films where he feels more creatively fulfilled.

 

Scarlett Johansson: Rub & Tug

Johansson recently found herself at the center of controversy when it was announced that she would be playing the lead role in Rub & Tug, a biopic about the transgender crime boss Dante “Tex” Gill. Some criticized the casting choice, arguing that it was inappropriate for a cisgender actress to play a transgender man. Johansson eventually decided to drop out of the project.

In a statement, she said, “I have great admiration and love for the trans community and am grateful that the conversation regarding inclusivity in Hollywood continues.” By stepping away from this project, she has shown that she is committed to creating opportunities for transgender actors and telling their stories with sensitivity and respect.

 

Alex Wolff: Hereditary

Not only was the role emotionally demanding, but it also required Alex Wolff to be in some pretty intense scenes. In one particularly harrowing scene, Wolff had to crawl through a tiny space while covered in fake blood. It was so cramped that he could barely move, and the blood made it even more difficult to breathe.

Wolff did an amazing job in the role and Hereditary went on to become one of the most successful horror films of all time. However, Wolff has said that he would never do another film like it. In fact, he has said that he hated the experience so much that he would never do another horror film again.

 

Kyle Richards: Halloween

Kyle Richards starred in some of the biggest movies and TV shows, including “Halloween” and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” But there’s one role that Kyle Richards hates more than any other: her iconic role as Laurie Strode in the “Halloween” franchise.

Kyle also said that she particularly hates the scene in which her character is chased by Michael Myers, because it’s so intense and scary. Despite her hatred for the role, Kyle has continued to play Laurie Strode in subsequent “Halloween” movies. And given her success in other roles, it’s clear that Kyle Richards is a very talented actress who can make even the most hated role seem easy.

 

Kim Cattrall: Sex and the City

Cattrall played Samantha Jones on Sex and the City for six seasons, and while the role made her a household name, she has always been clear that she did not enjoy playing the character. Cattrall has said that she found Samantha to be “crass” and “self-centered,” and that she struggled to connect with the character on a personal level.

As a result, Cattrall has always been vocal about her relief at finishing filming on Sex and the City. Despite her personal misgivings about Samantha Jones, though, there’s no denying that Kim Cattrall’s performance was a major reason for the show’s success.

 

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio: The Abyss

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio’s most profitable role came in the form of The Abyss, a film that she infamously hated making. Directed by James Cameron, The Abyss was a critical and commercial success, earning over $100 million at the box office. However, the film’s shoot was notoriously difficult, with conditions often described as “torturous” by the cast and crew.

In an interview, Mastrantonio spoke about her experience on the film, saying “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life…I never want to work like that again.” Despite her negative experiences, Mastrantonio’s work in The Abyss is widely considered to be some of her best.

 

Dakota Johnson: Suspiria

Dakota Johnson has spoken out about her experience filming Suspiria, revealing that she “hated every minute” of it. In a recent interview, Johnson revealed that she found the experience of making Suspiria to be “exhausting” and “mentally and physically draining”. She also spoke about how difficult it was to film some of the more intense scenes, saying that they left her feeling “traumatized”.

Despite her struggles with the role, Johnson gave a commendable performance in Suspiria, which received critical acclaim. It is clear that she is a talented actress who is able to overcome even the most challenging roles.

 

Bob Hoskins: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Bob Hoskins didn’t mince words when it came to his feelings about his most famous role. “The worst thing I ever did was Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” he said in a 2012 interview. “It was a Nightmare. I should never have done it.”

He later said that he felt like “a competent actor surrounded by geniuses,” and that the constant motion capture work left him feeling “like a hamster on a wheel.” Despite his misgivings, Hoskins gave an iconic performance as the hard-boiled detective Eddie Valiant, helping to bring alive one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters.

 

Penn Badgley: You

Penn Badgley played the role of Joe Goldberg in the hit TV show “You.” The role made him a household name and catapulted him to Hollywood stardom. In an interview with Vulture, Badgley said that he found the character “repulsive” and that he struggled to understand why people were so fascinated by him.

He also said that he felt like he was “selling out” by taking the role, and that it wasn’t genuinely reflective of his interests or values. Despite his misgivings about the role, Badgley says that he knows it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and that he is grateful for the experiences and opportunities it has brought him.

 

Edward Norton: The Italian Job

Edward Norton is one of Hollywood’s most respected actors. So it may come as a surprise that he once turned down one of the most lucrative roles in recent memory. The part in question was in The Italian Job, a 2003 heist movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron. The movie was a box office hit, grossing over $100 million worldwide. But Edward Norton passed on the role, citing creative differences with the director.

In the end, Edward Norton made the right decision-he stuck to his principles and avoided being typecast in a blockbuster role. And while he may have lost out on a big payday, he maintained his integrity as an artist.

 
In conclusion, it is interesting to note that many of Hollywood’s biggest stars have detested the most profitable role in their career. While this may be due to a variety of reasons, it goes to show that money and success do not always equate to happiness.

What makes an individual happy may vary from person to person, so it is important for each individual to find what brings them fulfillment in life.