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15 Actors That Took Roles They Now Regret
We all have our career mistakes, and actors aren't immune to these either. Even major stars take roles they go on to regret. So here are 15 actors and the roles they regret: Viola Davis – The Help Viola's filmography is certainly nothing to be sniffed at. She's excelled in a number of roles and has become one of the best that Hollywood has to offer. But for all of her amazing, complex roles, she does have one regret; The Help. The film centres around a young white journalist who builds a relationship with two Black maids who are tormented by the white families they work for. While it received commercial and critical success, earning a Best Actress nomination for Viola, the movie was criticised for adhering to the white saviour narrative, and Viola, looking back, felt that the film didn't focus on Black voices. 'I just felt that at the end of the day that it wasn't the voices of the maids that were heard... They're invested in the idea of what it means to be Black, but…it's catering to the white audience." Timothée Chalamet – A Rainy Day in New York Timothée essentially disavowed A Rainy Day in New York, and it's director, Woody Allen, before it had even been released. After completing filming for the picture the year previously, in 2018 the actor posted on Instagram, expressing that the least year had 'changed the way I see and feel about so many things'.He went on to add: 'I am learning that a good role isn't the only criteria for accepting a job – that has become much clearer to me in the past few months, having witnessed the birth of a powerful movement intent on ending injustice, inequality and above all, silence."He then revealed that he would not be taking any of his salary for the role, and instead donating it to various charities: 'I have been asked in a few recent interviews about my decision to work on a film with Woody Allen last summer. I'm not able to answer the question directly because of contractual obligations. But what I can say is this: I don't want to profit from my work on the film, and to that end, I am going to donate my entire salary to three charities: Time's Up, the LGBT Centre in New York, and Rainn [the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network]." Zac Efron – High School Musical While the cheesy teen film rocketed Zac to stardom, he does not look back fondly on the film, or his role in it. While insisting that he has nothing but love for the cast and fans, he doesn't enjoy thinking about his character, or the fame he got from playing him. Speaking about playing Troy Bolton and what it did for his career, here's what he had to say:'I step back and look at myself and I still want to kick that guy's ass sometimes. "He's done some kind of cool things with some cool people – he did that one thing that was funny – but, I mean, he's still just that fucking kid from High School Musical." Channing Tatum – G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Channing has pathed out quite the career for himself, particularly from his non-traditional route into acting. However, there is one particular role that he does not look back fondly on. It was the 2009 film, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and despite turning it down seven times, they had an option on him so he had to agree to taking the role here's what the actor had to say: 'I was pushed into doing it. The script wasn't any good. I didn't want to do something that was, one, bad, and two, I just didn't know if I wanted to be GI Joe."In fact, he hated it so much that, for the sequel, he asked to be killed off in the first 10 minutes in order to rule him out of any subsequent continuations of the franchise. Sandra Bullock – Speed 2: Cruise Control Sandra made no attempts to hide her regret for Speed 2, and in an interview in 2022 said that she wished that she hadn't done it. Her main qualm with it was the plot itself, saying that it "made no sense." She described the plot as a "Slow boat. Slowly going towards an island," and explicitly said that she's embarrassed to have been in it. Her embarrassment was reflected in the sequels reception amongst critics and cinema-goers alike, with the film earning a string of negative reviews, and it's run at the box office barely making back the production costs. Matt Damon – The Bourne Ultimatum Even though The Bourne Ultimatum turned out to be a huge financial success, taking home over $440 million, Matt wasn't happy about the production, the script, or any of it really. Speaking about the initial script he read, he had some damning things to say: 'I don't blame Tony [Gilroy] for taking a boatload of money and handing in what he handed in. It's just that it was unreadable. This is a career-ender. I mean, I could put this thing up on eBay and it would be game over for that dude. It's terrible. It's really embarrassing. He was having a go, basically, and he took his money and left.'Matt also had problems with the chaotic, disorganised filming process, saying, "We had a start date. Like, 'It's coming out August of next year.' We're like, 'Hang on, we've got to figure out what the script is'.' Stanley Tucci – The Lovely Bones For some actors, it isn't the actual movie itself that they regret being in, rather it's the character they played that they found difficult to deal with. For Stanley, it was the role of George Harvey, the sadistic serial killer that struck fear into the eyes of viewers. On playing the role, he said: "I would not play George Harvey again in The Lovely Bones, which was horrible. It's a wonderful movie, but it was a tough experience. Simply because of the role. I asked Peter Jackson why he cast me in that role. I tried to get out of playing the role, which is crazy because I needed a job." Theo James – Divergent After staring in Divergent and its subsequent sequels, Theo James felt as though he was stuck in similar roles, ones that he didn't particularly want to do. Speaking about being pigeonholed, he said: "You do a certain type of film and you sign contracts where you are beholden to those roles for a certain period of time and people see you in a certain light that you have to wrestle your way out of. That is a hundred percent the case with actors — and it was definitely the case with me."He went on to add that this rigidity within the industry was frustrating for him, expressing his discontent with playing those type of parts: "I felt I didn't have the fluidity to move in the directions that I wanted. You're very much in a certain type of role — and those roles can be pretty fucking boring." Jessica Alba – Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Jessica was a rising star when she got the blockbuster role of Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, in Fantastic Four. The movie's commercial success had the studio rush to release a sequel a couple of years later. It was this movie, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer, that caused Jessica to consider leaving the industry all together, she hated it that much. Speaking about the experience of making it, she said: 'I wanted to stop acting. I hated it. I really hated it. I remember when I was dying in Silver Surfer. The director was like, 'It looks too real. It looks too painful. Can you be prettier when you cry? Cry pretty, Jessica''. Michelle Pfeiffer – Grease 2 Michelle admitted that, when she actually took the role, she was "young and didn't know better." Her main regret was to do with simply how bad she thought the film was, saying: "I hated that film with a vengeance and could not believe how bad it was."Even though it garnered a rather poor reaction, Michelle was at least pleased to find out that the movie has become somewhat of a cult classic! Colin Farrell – Miami Vice There are a number of reasons why Colin doesn't look back fondly on the 2006 movie, one of which was the personal turmoil that he was facing during the filming. It acts as a reminder of a particularly trying time for him, as he'd been feeling the effects of 16 years of being "drunk and high," and immediately checked himself into rehab after filming concluded. The film itself though is also something Colin's not proud of, with the actor saying that he didn't like it, calling it "style over substance." He accepted his fair share of the responsibility but also felt like they missed an opportunity, saying: 'It was never going to be Lethal Weapon, but I think we missed an opportunity to have a friendship that also had some elements of fun. ' George Clooney – Batman & Robin While the competition for "worst superhero movie" is stiff, Batman & Robin is certainly a contender, and it seems that George, who starred in the film, agrees. In fact, the legendary actor hates the film and his performance so much that he wouldn't let his wife watch it. Speaking about whether he'd reprise his role for The Flash, he simply replied, "they didn't ask me." He added, 'When you destroy a franchise the way I did, usually they look the other way when The Flash comes by'.On "destroying" a franchise, he doubled down on this, saying: 'Let me just say that I'd actually thought I'd destroyed the franchise until somebody else brought it back years later and changed it. I thought at the time that this was going to be a very good career move. Ummmmm, it wasn't.' Kate Winslet – Carnage and Wonder Wheel Kate was very frank about her regrets for these films, and in both cases it was the decision to work with the directors that she regrets the most, Roman Polanski (Carnage) and Woody Allen (Wonder Wheel). Speaking about working with both disgraced directors, she said: 'It's like, what the fuck was I doing working with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski? It's unbelievable to me now how those men were held in such high regard, so widely in the film industry and for as long as they were. It's fucking disgraceful.' She went on to add that it's something she has to face, and that there's no point shying away from it, adding; "I have to take responsibility for the fact that I worked with them both. I can't turn back the clock. I'm grappling with those regrets, but what do we have if we aren't able to just be fucking truthful about all of it?' Ben Affleck – Daredevil The critic and audience responses to Daredevil clearly suggest that no one was a big fan of this movie, and that's something Ben Affleck, wholeheartedly agrees with. He certainly didn't mince his words when talking about the film, saying, "I hate Daredevil so much." He spoke about why the movie didn't work, saying: "That was before people realised you could make these movies and make them well. There was a cynical sense of 'put a red leather outfit on a guy, have him run around, hunt some bad guys, and cash the cheque'.'In fact, Ben's feelings about the movie played a part in his accepting the role in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, saying, "Part of it was I wanted for once to get one of these movies and do it right – to do a good version." Sylvester Stallone – Judge Dredd Sylvester has had some major highs in his career, most notably the knockout success of Rocky. He does, however, have a number of notable regrets, the most severe of these is the 1995 comic book movie Judge Dredd. He called the movie "The biggest mistake I ever made." He also described the handling of the film as "sloppy." A lot of the regret comes from his idea of what the film could have been, saying: "It could have been a fantastic, nihilistic, interesting vision of the future – judge, jury and executioner. That really bothered me a great deal.' What other actor regrets have you heard about? Let us know in the comments below!
Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hrithik Roshan's son Hridaan is an artiste, mom Sussanne Khan says many celebs own his work: ‘Ram Charan liked his painting…'
Actor Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan split in 2014, ending their 14 years of marriage. However, the two have always maintained a warm relationship with each other. Besides co-parenting their two sons Hrehaan, 19, and Hridaan, 17, Hrithik and Sussanne are also good friends. During a session at ET Now Reality Conclave and Awards 2025, the interior designer opened up about their sons' careers and creating a safe space for them with the actor. Praising Hrithik's support in nurturing their sons, she said, 'Our children are very artistic. The support of my family and Hrithik as my co-parent is a very big thing to us. Both of us are artistically inclined. Art, culture and heritage of the way we Indians are as people and what we infuse into our children, no matter what relationship we have with our spouses, that's very important in life.' During the conversation, Sussanne also talked about her sons and their inclination towards art. 'Hridaan is actually an artiste since he was 5 years old. He used to sit on the dining table and draw a room in perspective. I was shocked, I couldn't understand what this boy was doing. He has got inborn flair for art,' she shared. ALSO READ | Hrithik Roshan shows up to support ex-wife Sussanne Khan in her new business endeavour, poses with her boyfriend Arslan Goni. See inside photos The interior designer is a proud mother whose son's art is actually being bought, without revealing his identity. 'In 2020, just out of fun, he was doing a doodle art, he called this The Help series, where he created these animated characters. A friend of mine really put a lot of thought and love, she helped me make all this drawings and sketches into pillow art and canvases,' she said. Sussanne continued, 'We created duffle bags. They are doing so well. We sold so much of it, whatever we got from that, we gave it to a charitable organisation of his choice. It's been a very heartwarming time for me. People are actually buying his art without knowing that it's his, and appreciating it. I am a very proud mom, he is now 17, he was only 12 years old when he started. Future is yet to see what he would like to do. My older son is a budding musician. He is studying at Berkelee College of Music.' She recalled how Ram Charan also admired Hridaan's work, 'Ram Charan walked in one day with a close friend. He was so wonderful. Upasana and him also invited us to their home. There was also a painting of Hridaan's that he had really liked. I was very touched. People who are so diverse and travelled the world, seen it all, are appreciating what we did. That was something very heartwarming. Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan married each other in 2000, after dating for four years. After their divorce in 2014, the former couple has moved on happily. While Hrithik is in a relationship with Saba Azad and Sussanne is dating Arslan Goni.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 6-8
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (June 6-8) around Mississippi. – Jackson – Friday Explore different camping gear and activities that can make our campouts and backyard adventures a fun experience for all. – Jackson – Friday Enjoy a night under the stars with a free outdoor screening of The Help. – Byram – Friday The event will be held at Davis Road Park. – Canton – Friday Enjoy an evening of food and fun at the Train Depot. Grease – Vicksburg – Friday Enjoy this classic movie. Tickets are available in advance at 61 North Coffee House and at the door. – Jackson – Friday and Saturday The highly anticipated two-day festival will once again transform the distillery grounds into a vibrant celebration of live music, local food and drinks, and community — all in support of expanding access to music education in underserved communities across Mississippi. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Mississippi Pickle Fest is a refreshing taste of all things fermented. This fun-filled festival includes music, games, contests, vendors and more. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The musical is the moving, true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11—and the small town that welcomed them with open arms. Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers showcases photographs by Vicksburg-based artist Melody Golding, documenting the resilience of Mississippians after the storm. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Gauge height, distance, volume, and more at the Mississippi Children's Museum's summer exhibit in Jackson: Measurement Rules. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Backyard Adventures invites you to discover the scientist within yourself, showcasing how science is woven into the fabric of your daily experiences. – Pearl – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Mississippi Mud Monsters will face the Florence Y'alls. On Friday, there will be fireworks. There will be a Duck Duck Jeep Night – Jeep Rodeo between games, and kids will be able to run the bases on Sunday. – Jackson – Saturday Explore a variety of booths showcasing the latest trends in home design, meet with real estate agents, and attend informative seminars. – Jackson – Saturday The film highlights a family's journey in caregiving for their matriarch as a person living with dementia. – Jackson – Saturday Enjoy a night under the stars with a free outdoor screening of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. – Jackson – Saturday The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at LeFleur's Bluff State Park in Jackson. – Jackson – Saturday From persimmons to peaches, from bok choy to butter beans, the Mississippi Farmers Market is the one place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown in the state. – Madison – Saturday The family-friendly event is a way for people to learn more about aviation and about the Commemorative Air Force's mission of restoring and preserving the country's WW2 aviation history. – Natchez – Saturday Nothing can beat the beautiful scenery of the Natchez Trace and paired with the town's famous food and music, its sure to be a fantastic weekend! – Natchez – Saturday Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists. – Ridgeland – Saturday Every step you take helps foster hope, healing, and a brighter future for youth at Sunnybrook Children's Home. – Ridgeland – Saturday Bring your fishing pole or rod, reel and bait to catch your fish. Prizes are for ages 12 years and under. – Vicksburg – Saturday Enjoy guest speakers Andrew P. Haley and Danielle Sypher Haley. – Vicksburg – Saturday This is a Mississippi Certified Farmers' Market. – Jackson – Sunday Join JXN Run Club for an uplifting and community-driven run every Sunday. – Natchez – Sunday The Youth Choir from Klein UMC in Houston, Texas, is traveling through the southeast to spread the Gospel through Song with their program. Junior Summer Camp at Tara Wildlife – Vicksburg – Sunday This camp is for 8- and 9-year-olds and introduces them to the great outdoors. Campers learn how to canoe, fish, woodsmanship and more. – Hattiesburg – Friday Prepare to enter a world rife with allure, mystery, and of course….Jazz! This unforgettable live concert invites you to experience the captivating melodies of Henry Mancini and how they defined an era of elegance and intrigue. All My Days – Hattiesburg – Friday This will be presented by Leaps of Faith Ballet Ministry. – Hattiesburg – Friday The Women's Art collective, established in 2011, showcases a variety within the work of artists, unified by their sense of community. – Hattiesburg – Friday Enjoy delicious bites and sips from local vendors, cozy up in the twilight with soft blankets, and let the music carry you away. – Hattiesburg – Friday Expect bold beats, vibrant vibes, and a crowd that knows how to turn every glance into a dance. Game Night with Cats – Hattiesburg – Friday Bring your friends and family for a summer night full of laughter and competition. – Hattiesburg – Friday Children will interact with a military servicemember who will read a book, answer questions, have their photo taken with the veteran and participate in an arts and craft activity. – Laurel – Friday Enjoy karaoke at 320 5th St. in Laurel. – Laurel – Friday Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sounds of Fred T and The Band. – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise! – Hattiesburg – Saturday Attendees will enjoy a tour of the zoo, receive a pizza dinner and a drink, experience an animal show, take a night-time train and carousel ride and enjoy s'mores by the fire at Camp Capybara. – Hattiesburg – Saturday Wake up and celebrate the start of your day with 'Rise and Shine,' featuring the remarkable 14-year-old cellist, Ian Alexander Gonzalez. – Hattiesburg – Saturday With a DJ, bar, animal encounters from the Hattiesburg Zoo, contests and more, Ink in the Alley makes both the art and the artists more accessible to the wider public, especially to those who may have never stepped foot in a tattoo shop. – Hattiesburg – Saturday Science Saturdays at Smith involve fun, engaging, hands-on STEM activities and guest speakers with a focus toward Pre-K through middle school students. Mulan – Summer of Movies – Hattiesburg – Saturday Watch the Disney film at Town Square Park. Pink Ribbon Gala – Hattiesburg – Saturday There will be food, entertainment, and a silent auction all to raise money and celebrate the Pink Ribbon Fund of Hattiesburg. Summer Outdoor Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday Vendors will be selling handmade/homemade items. Wicked Singalong – Hattiesburg – Saturday Featuring live action singers and dancers, there's no telling what surprises await. Join a theater full of fans dressed up as your favorite and 'Defying Gravity' as you sing along! BINGO Night with Cats – Hattiesburg – Sunday Enjoy 10 exciting games in the cozy cat lounge, surrounded by our playful, cuddly kitties. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Viola Davis roped in for thriller 'Ally Clark'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actress and film producer Viola Davis , known for 'Doubt', 'The Help', 'How to Get Away with Murder', 'Widows', and others, is all set to star in the conspiracy thriller titled 'Ally Clark'. After starring in Amazon MGM Studios' action movie 'G20', Viola Davis is again teaming up with the streamer. 'G20' also features Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramon Rodriguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Clark Gregg, and Antony Starr. Phillip Noyce, a veteran of the thriller genre, will direct the feature that Irwin Winkler , the veteran producer behind Rocky, Goodfellas and The Alto Knights, will produce, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Winkler Films' Charlies Winker, David Winkler, and Jose Ruisanchez are also producing. Davis is also on the producing team, along with Julius Tennon, her husband and partner at the duo's JuVee Productions, as per the outlet. The script, written by Ruisanchez and Irwin Winkler, revolves around an investigator named Ally Clark, played by Davis. According to the studio, she goes on a dangerous investigation into an international conglomerate following the strange murder of a close friend. The case will take her from the marble halls of Washington, D.C., by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo to the steamy bayous of Louisiana and the snowy peaks of Alaska. The project is in the development stages. JuVee Productions' Melanie Clark will executive produce, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, Davis won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for reprising her role in the 2016 film adaptation of Fences. She was Oscar-nominated for playing a complex mother in Doubt (2008), a 1960s housemaid in The Help (2011) and Ma Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020). On TV, she became the first black actress to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as lawyer Annalise Keating in the ABC legal drama series How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020). In February 2023, she was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for the narration of her 2022 autobiography Finding Me, making her the 18th person to achieve EGOT status. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Mint
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Viola Davis to star in thriller Ally Clark
Washington DC [US], June 6 (ANI): Actress and film producer Viola Davis, known for 'Doubt', 'The Help', 'How to Get Away with Murder', 'Widows', and others, is all set to star in the conspiracy thriller titled 'Ally Clark'. After starring in Amazon MGM Studios' action movie 'G20', Viola Davis is again teaming up with the streamer. 'G20' also features Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramon Rodriguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Clark Gregg, and Antony Starr. Phillip Noyce, a veteran of the thriller genre, will direct the feature that Irwin Winkler, the veteran producer behind Rocky, Goodfellas and The Alto Knights, will produce, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Winkler Films' Charlies Winker, David Winkler, and Jose Ruisanchez are also producing. Davis is also on the producing team, along with Julius Tennon, her husband and partner at the duo's JuVee Productions, as per the outlet. The script, written by Ruisanchez and Irwin Winkler, revolves around an investigator named Ally Clark, played by Davis. According to the studio, she goes on a dangerous investigation into an international conglomerate following the strange murder of a close friend. The case will take her from the marble halls of Washington, D.C., to the steamy bayous of Louisiana and the snowy peaks of Alaska. The project is in the development stages. JuVee Productions' Melanie Clark will executive produce, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, Davis won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for reprising her role in the 2016 film adaptation of Fences. She was Oscar-nominated for playing a complex mother in Doubt (2008), a 1960s housemaid in The Help (2011) and Ma Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020). On TV, she became the first black actress to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as lawyer Annalise Keating in the ABC legal drama series How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020). In February 2023, she was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for the narration of her 2022 autobiography Finding Me, making her the 18th person to achieve EGOT status. (ANI)
