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Hollywood and film fans can be incredibly fickle. Sometimes all it takes is one lousy film choice before you’re sent to “movie jail,” though it is really more of a timeout for popular performers. Some have personal struggles that, after some time on talk show circuits, win back the empathy of audiences who are willing to fork out to watch their latest films.
Others suffer a worse fate, being branded as problematic, lacking talent, or simply killing box office numbers with their sheer presence. Whatever the reasons, it’s a constant back-and-forth staying relevant and thriving in the movie industry in the social media age. While some actors have found their way back into audiences’ good graces, others still haven’t.
10 Bounced Back: Eddie Murphy Recovered After A String Of Family-Friendly Flops
Eddie Murphy was the hottest standup comedian in the ’80s with a natural charisma that had Hollywood knocking on his door with film deals. Despite numerous hits, the actor’s career took a severe dip in the ’90s when his choice in roles failed to evolve with audiences’ tastes at the time.
Many believed his career to be over as he attempted to grow his body of work with dramatic roles that failed to land with critics or at the box office. However, in 2019, the self-produced Dolemite Is My Name surprised fans with its larger than life retelling of Rudy Ray Moore’s story. Coupled with the success of the long-awaited Coming to America sequel two years later, and it’s safe to say Murphy is official back.
9 Never Bounced Back: Brendan Fraser Was Left Behind By Hollywood After Taking A Break For The Sake Of His Health
Audiences of a certain age fondly remember the loveable Canadian actor whose star was on the rise after massive hits like The Mummy and George Of The Jungle. His dedication to his action roles led to injuries that required multiple surgeries over seven long years. Unwilling to endanger his health further, Hollywood felt the actor was no longer bankable.
Fraser alleges that he received backlash from the industry when he opened up about his traumatic experience as a victim of sexual assault at the hands of an influential Hollywood insider. Issues in his personal life also conspired to keep the actor out of prominent roles, and his film career has never recovered— though he’s at least found success on the small screen with roles in The Affair and Doom Patrol.
8 Bounced Back: Jennifer Lopez Finally Escaped The Shadow Of Gigli
The New York-born singer, dancer, and actress was at the height of her powers in the early 2000s. With her star continuing to rise, she accepted a role alongside then-boyfriend Ben Affleck in what many consider to be one the worst films ever made: Gigli. The film saw both Lopez and Affleck iced for a time over fears the A-listers would tank any films to which they were attached.
Lopez continued to appear in a string of forgettable roles until she snapped back into relevance as an actress in the critically acclaimed Hustlers. The actress netted numerous nominations and awards playing a pole-dancer turned con artist and is seeing her career heat back up as a result.
7 Never Bounced Back: James Franco’s Career May Be Over After Serious Allegations Against Him Began To Surface
Many believed that James Franco was at the start of a significant career breakthrough on the back of the critically acclaimed film The Disaster Artist. However, the actor drew criticism at the 2018 Golden Globes when he wore a “Time’s Up” pin amidst growing allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power at his defunct acting school.
The actor’s recent performances and films have been critically panned, with only a few notable exceptions. He continues to be iced out of the limelight, with even long-time collaborator Seth Rogen recently attempting to distance himself from the scandal and Franco himself.
6 Bounced Back: Nicholas Cage Is Currently Earning Raves The Likes Of Which He Hasn’t Received In Decades
Descending from the famous Coppola film dynasty, Nicholas Cage is one of the best-known names in Hollywood. However, his prolific career and appearances in numerous total duds are due to questionable spending habits and financial troubles, about which he has often opened up.
The actor chose not to file for bankruptcy, but rather work his way through these issues to overcome these troubles. Known for giving his full passion to any role that he accepts, the actor is now coming full circle on a career that appeared doomed a decade ago with surprise hits such as Mandy and Color Out Of Space, leading to a resurgence in fan interest. His 2021 film Pig has earned him some of the highest raves of his career, proving he may not have yet even peaked.
5 Never Bounced Back: Taylor Lautner Began To Ask For Bigger Paychecks Than Hollywood Felt He Was Worth
Hollywood heartthrob Taylor Lautner proved that overexposure could be a turnoff to both audiences and studio executives. The actor became better known for his physique than his acting after the monumental success of the Twilight films, appearing shirtless in numerous magazines, photo spreads, and ad campaigns.
With his meteoritic rise to fame came his increasing paycheck demands, which most studios felt was unwarranted. While the actor has attempted to branch out into comedy, he has resigned himself to more minor roles, such as his praised appearance on the BBC television show Cuckoo.
4 Bounced Back: Keanu Reeves Went From Washed Up To One Of The Biggest Stars In Hollywood History
The beloved star of box office franchises such as The Matrix and John Wick has earned a reputation for being hardworking and kind. Still, his refusal to participate in the sequel to Speed led to him being blackballed for over a decade. According to Reeves, rumors were spread that he had lost interest in acting and would instead be touring with his band, Dogstar.
Reeves has stated that there were several reasons that he chose not to return to the sequel. These include an injury suffered during filming and diversifying his roles into more dramatic fare after featuring in many action movies. However, his time away from big-budget films hasn’t stopped the actor’s star rising as the audience appetite grows for his movies to this day.
3 Never Bounced Back: Mo’Nique Was Shunned By Hollywood After Refusing To Do The Media Rounds For Precious
Comedienne and actress, Mo’Nique, received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her stellar performance in the 2009 film Precious. Sensing the film’s potential for awards during its initial film festival runs, the studio asked the actress to help promote the movie, which she refused to do. While most performers are paid to promote their films, studio execs declined to pay the actress.
Unfortunately, this led to her banishment from the industry. During the ensuing media furor, the actress publicly denounced Hollywood heavyweights like Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. She has recently received permission to sue Netflix for attempting to lowball her with an offer 26 times less than other comedians producing specials for the streaming giant.
2 Bounced Back: Robert Downey Jr. Nearly Succumbed To Addiction But Overcame It To Eventually Lead A $23 Billion Cinematic Universe
Most fans agree that Robert Downey Jr. is a uniquely charming actor and believe him to be the sole reason for the continued success of the MCU. But the actor’s career has been troubled with substance abuse, jail time, and attempts to shut down any questions about his past during highly publicized interviews.
He began acting as a child, and the hardworking star occasionally opens up about the challenges many actors face in finding work. Downey Jr. successfully overcame his battle with addiction in the early 2000s, which changed the trajectory for the star into becoming a beloved household name and the most bankable working actor in Hollywood.
1 Never Bounced Back: Katherine Heigl Badmouthed Her Own Projects And Colleagues & Hollywood Didn’t Take Too Kindly To It
Katherine Heigl’s sentence may be the best-known PR disaster of any performer in recent memory. With highly praised turns on television shows and a growing body of film credits, Heigl seemed set to become Hollywood’s new romantic comedy lead. However, an unfortunate interview with Vanity Fair would see her shipped off to movie jail.
In the interview, Heigl spoke openly about her dislike for the shows and films she’d been in, lambasting everyone from castmates to producers and writers. She also, bizarrely, admitted that she asked for her name to be removed from awards consideration when she was nominated for her role on Grey’s Anatomy to preserve the integrity of the Emmy’s. Having thoroughly burned many bridges, Heigl has struggled to find much high-quality work in the years since.
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