“She Only Makes One Face”: 50 Beloved Actors That These People Just Can’t Seem To Like
No matter how popular they are, most celebrities have haters, too. And actors are no exception. Beloved by many, they get on some people's nerves, sometimes for no apparent reason. But that's usually part of the deal of being famous.
One redditor became curious about what actors people hated, despite them being loved by many, too. They started a thread on the ‘Ask’ subreddit and netizens compiled quite an extensive list, some pointing out that 'hate' is quite a strong word, yet having no problem naming the actor. Scroll down to find their answers on the list below and feel free to let us know in the comments what actor you are not that fond of yourself.
On the list below, you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with Professor Emerita at Northwestern University’s Department of Theatre, Cindy Gold, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about acting and the role likability plays (pun intended) in regards to it.
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Woody Alen.
M-Test24:
I'm 51 and I've always disliked him. I saw part of one of his movies when I was a kid and thought it was dumb as hell. I don't think he's smart, witty, or funny on any level. Finding out that he's a p*do is one of the least-surprising news items ever.
Kardashian. Any one of them. Can they be considered actors?
Tom Cruise.
MedievalFightClub:
I feel like he is insanely good at what he does. But I also feel like he’s an astoundingly insincere and uncaring person
Yes, he is insanely good at being Tom Cruise in every single movie.
People can have hundreds of reasons to dislike an actor—or any person, for that matter—some of which might not even make much sense. They might not like their hairstyle or clothing, which is often not even the actor’s choice, or have that “I dislike them but I don’t know why” feeling about them.
But some people have some valid reasons, too, such as terrible acting or being a terrible human outside—or even on—the set. As you will soon find out, people on this list pointed out quite a few different reasons, and many different actors, but according to an expert, likability shouldn’t be something representatives of this occupation should be primarily focused on.
J Lo & Angelina Jolie.
JohnnieBrooklyn:
I'm kind of OK on Angelina Jolie, but never could figure out why J Lo was famous!
In an interview with Bored Panda, Professor Emerita at Northwestern University’s Department of Theatre, Cindy Gold, noted that likability isn’t something an actor, especially a young one, should focus on.
“As an actor and teacher of acting for over 40 years, I can’t say I’ve ever taught or thought much about an actor’s likability. We just don’t focus on such an ineffable quality, and I think it could be somewhat damaging for a young actor to even think about it,” she said.
“That being said, there are some actors who walk into a room and are immediately disliked, or misunderstood, by auditors and directors. We, as teachers, try to get the students to understand that there’s almost nothing they can do to correct that at the moment. If one tries to ‘be likable,’ we can usually sniff out a fake. As actors, all we can do is prepare really thoroughly, be on time, and work hard.”
James Corden.
morecrimeplease:
We don’t want him back here. god he’s so up his own arse
Amber Heard. Her performance “My dog stepped on a bee *awfull face*”, is by far the worst acting.
Never since any of her movies. Never will. Heard she treats underlings like dog s**t.
Mel Gibson. Twat.
Sexist, racist, and homophobic. Add anything else as well. Will still do movies but he's damaged goods. None of his work has made any money which is a death call to Hollywood. Not well like in Hollywood despite what his PR people put out.
“Be that as it may, our industry does spawn some narcissists,” Prof. Gold continued. “Sometimes, there’s a rumor about an actor that they are ‘difficult’ or ‘high maintenance.’ And that rumor, whether true or not, can be harmful.
“I certainly would avoid directing an actor with that kind of reputation. And I have had situations where a cast member was difficult and it does make the process far less fun. In a VERY few cases, if I knew they were going to be a part of the cast in advance, I’d think hard about whether I want to work again with them.”
Will Smith.
extragreensauce:
Used to love him. I liked Wild Wild West, but the rest of society hated that movie, 3/4 of MIB were amazing, Independence Day 1 was great, etc ...
His toxic relationship with Jada is really f**king up his whole life and career. I think he still has potential if he gets away from her.
I used to love and support his work since childhood but it came crashing down just like finding out about Bill Cosby… Just makes me sad & disappointed when I hear about him now.
Will Ferrell.
ChaoticGoodMrdrHobo:
I loved him in “Stranger Than Fiction”, but other then that can’t stand him in anything I’ve seen him in. The man has talent, but I’m not into his kind of humor.
Did a lot of "adult's acting like kids" movies which became annoying real quick.
Discussing what makes an actor likable, the expert suggested that they should be conscientious, hardworking, giving, clean, and kind. They should also look you in the eye on stage and in the dressing room, and be on time.
“An actor should work hard on their craft, be a good person, and try to make rehearsal and performance fun, not just for themselves, but for all of us,” Prof. Gold told Bored Panda.
As for how to regain popularity after it is lost, she admitted to not having an answer. “I will likely never see another Mel Gibson movie, if I can avoid it,” she added.
Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell. I just can't stand watching movies with either of them.
Adam Sandler: if I was stuck on a desert island with him, I'd jump off the next cliff and swim away.
Jim Carrey.. He gives me the creeps.
Jared Leto.
ntmadjstdisapointing:
Who does like him though?
I am with you. Pretentious twat, and not that good of an actor.
Hate is such a strong word, Kevin Hart.
EDIT 1: oh my glob I thought I was about to start trouble by saying his name. Glad to know I’m not alone! I just don’t find him funny in movies, Night School was overhyped.
baconredditor:
“I’m short, I’m black, and I’m loud” comedy formula doesn’t work for you?!
Don't find him funny. Jumps around a lot like he has ants in his pants. Certainly can't act.
Oh, and he admitted to domestic abuse in his autobiography.
Load More Replies...I recently watched Fight Night, and Hart is actually surprisingly good in that - it’s the first time I’ve EVER enjoyed his performance, and he absolutely does not play Kevin Hart, he’s actually ACTING in this show, and it’s pretty good. In every other show/movie, however, he’s kind of c**p 😂 not my cup of tea
He seems to me like a man with an angry face who says funny things. It confuses me and makes me uneasy.
Like Will, same character every movie. I like him, but he needs to branch out. But I guess I would stay the same if I made his money.
He tried doing some serious movie. I don't really cared for it, but...he actually makes me laugh. So, to me it's fine if he doesn't change the pattern.
Load More Replies...As Nikki Glaser said in the Tom Brady roast; " Do you know that every morning Kevin Hart wakes up at 4 AM to make a shittty movie ? "
Saw him on stage and immediately took a dislike. He’s a talentless arrogant blah blah blah
He always plays a stereotypical Black fool. Why would Black people find that funny?
His stand up in early days was good but since then, pfft....The Rock too, pablum.
Mark Wahlberg, it's not like he can act, why is he in so many movies?
Owen Wilson
That soft spoken monologue that he does in every role is infuriating.
Pete Davidson.
TheLittleNorsk:
I don’t understand his cult of women who flock to him, if I met him the first thing I would want to do is arrange a date with my fist and his face
Chris Rock. I don't hate him, I just don't think his standup is funny. He's just telling stories while yelling.
I've never cared for his comedy, but damn the man can act. If you haven't seen it already, watch "Nurse Betty." He holds his own with Morgan Freeman & Renee Zeilweiger (which I've probably misspelled...)
Mindy kaling.
earlofhoundstooth:
The late night talk show where she surprise off script kissed an actor cause he was hot, then threatened to fire her crew because they noted she'd sexually harassed him was pretty rough.
Also, she (among other people) ruined Velma. Not that there would've been anything to save, but still.
Ben Affleck.
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Ben Affleck should have just been some middle manager at a car company.
He’s proved to be very talented behind the scenes - directing, producing & writing, so maybe that’s where he belongs.
Jada. Yeah, I know it was Will who slapped Chris Rock but the slap wouldn't have happened if Jada would have a sense of humor instead of being so uptight.
Wil should not have slapped Chris, but Chris should not have mocked Jada for having a disease. Why *should* she have a sense of humor about that?
Jennifer f*****g Aniston.
dollish_gambino:
Everything about her screams beige to me.
Joy Behar!!!
She's a washed-up has been of a "comedienne" who has grown too big for her own britches and steamrolls anyone who DARES to disagree with her about literally ANYTHING and publicly shames them on her stupid show with the rest of the self-important mean girls.
Ben Stiller. Something about him just creeps me out.
The Secrete Life of Walter Mitty I can watch numerous times. Not sure about his other movies.
Seth Rogan. His laugh and voice are borderline unbearable.
As an actor, I don't have an opinion, but I love that he cut James Franco immediately when Franco was accused of sexual explotation and misconduct eventhough they were best friends.
My husband hates Vince Vaughn. No rhyme or reason. Just hates him.
A celebrity I don't care for is Demi Lovato. *Demi gives me the ick.
Edit: she/they to Demi.
Vince Vaughn is in the same category as a lot of the other "can only do one thing" which is quick fast confusing script and pepper in some punchline jokes to make him seem funny. Other than that...nada.
Chris f****n Pratt.
RandomFellaIAm:
I used to really like him back in the P&R days as he reminded me a lot of a good friend of mine, but since then he’s become an arrogant self loving wanker.
The Rock.
MotorolaRzr:
He's not a bad actor...he's just a one trick pony. And he's the wrong casting choice sometimes, yet he's in everything. He was especially out of place in jungle cruise and red notice. There are other actors!
Mark Wahlberg. Hate criminal piece of s**t.
you know you are really hated when you make this list twice. lol
Priyanka Chopra - saw one movie of her's and found her so insufferable and now I can't really watch anything she's in.
Gorgeous to look at. Not much anything else. Looks fab in designer clothes.
Zendaya. im so tired of seeing her everywhere. it’s not that she’s not talented but she certainly is overrated.
Matthew McConaughey. He gives me that creepy southern Christian pastor vibe. *shiver.
Let's just say not everybody loves Raymond.
legoshi_loyalty:
He was really really good in Paddleton, because it was a good indie movie, but I get the impression he's not the nicest fellow.
Timothée Chalamet. Don't know why.
Horrendously overrated, overexposed and I also don't understand how is he, like, the world's #1 sexyman when he constantly looks five seconds away from dying.
Kevin Costner. The talent of a block of wood.
I was deeply inlove with Kevin Costner in my pre-teens. I was so inlove with him I made a magazinestand with this initials burned into the sides and a huge heart. I owned all his movies and I planned to marry him. Well... I now see that he kinda looks like my dad... dont know what to say about that... my (real) husband laughs his head off every time he sees that magazinestand (yes, my parents refuse to throw it away and still uses it).
Nicole Kidman - I am so tired of seeing her in everything and that bizarre pda she does with her husband EVERY time they are on the red carpet is gross and so suspect.
Adam DeVine. I wouldn't say hate, but I certainly dislike his characters and there's something about his face that gets me riled up and not in the good way ;'].
Leonardo DiCaprio just so over rated.
No, just no. Think whatever you want about the man but as an actor he’s one of the best ever.
Lady GaGa.
I’m sorry.. but BC carried A Star is Born and it still sucked.
From interviews I've seen, she seems like a great person. I wish nothing but the best for her.
Katherine Heigl…I don’t hate her - her vibe is off.
Yeah they crushed her career because she stood up for what she’s worth! She is an incredible actor!!
Tony Danza. He is a no talent, loud mouth, who has not been able to get any kind of hit in over 30 years.
Scarlet Johansson. She only makes one face.
Jennifer Lawrence. I don't think she's as funny as people find her.
Do people find Jennifer Lawrence funny? She isn't a comedian and hasn't been in any overty comedic films that I can think of. Isn't she considered to be a little overly serious?
Jack Black. I try to like him. Everyone else seems to think he's lovely.
As an actor I could take him or leave him. But as a person, he seems pretty chill and decent, which is so rare for a celebrity.
Johnny Depp. He's basically played the same character for years, whether it's a kooky pirate captain or a kooky candy maker or a kooky native American sidekick. He also does cologne ads despite looking like his natural scent is cigarette butt soaked in sour wine.
Cannot disagree more. Yes, a lot of his roles are kooky, but he plays such a fun variety of kooky roles! And does it damn well - he is so enjoyable to watch. You can see his immense talent in more of the earlier roles (pre Burton). I had blacklisted him for ages due to the animal smuggling incident, but not that more has been revealed about his relationship with Heard, I feel a bit more forgiving. But, again, I don’t really care about him as a person (because I don’t have to live or work with him) - I care about him as an actor and, man, is he and enjoyable actor.
I am going to get a lot of s**t for saying this and hate is not the word I would use but… Ryan Reynolds. I feel like he plays the same personality in everything and he isn’t very attractive. Now, if that was that in itself it’s fine because I don’t think he is horrible or ugly but the whole movement of people making him out to be the best and sexiest person I think is what bugs me more than just him being him. I’m a straight man but if people were going crazy like this over Henry cavil or maybe Bradley Cooper, Chris hemsworth then I think I would understand it more.
Downvote me all you want but I like Ryan Reynolds. I also like that he fought Disney to keep the characters in the movies true to who they were and not sell out . He wrote ALL the Deadpool movies and listens to the fans. He's still fighting for the fans after Disney broke their promise to him , they need him for the Mutant saga. He's fighting to keep characters true to who they are for the fans and not changing anything to check boxes, making it a hill to die on. He and Hugh Jackman were promised money and that Marvel projects would stay true to source material and Iger turned around and put some ofmoney towards DEI made Disney movies instead and are giving Ryan and Hugh difficulty by trying to change things in future projects including Deadpool and Wolverine. They can't recast their money maker . THEIR ONLY MARVEL MONEY MAKER. Fans would walk away from anything Deadpool if they recast. Ryan loves the fans. He appreciates his fans. He doesn't let fame go to his head
Sandra Bullock. Probably a nice woman but I f*****g hate her face, voice and acting.
An irrelevant dinosaur named Jane Fonda.
Do people not know what an amazing actress she is?! “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They” is an amazing film and her performance is astonishing. In the 1970s and ‘80s, she was quite a force.
Tom Hanks, something about the guy just rubs me the wrong way. I can't really describe it but it's kinda like watching him gives the same feeling as being home alone in the dark and hearing a noise down the hallway.
Edit- rearranged wording slightly.
The vast majority of Hollywood stars have limited range. They can play one part. It usually comes down to whether you enjoy that one character or not.
Have we all just collectively decided to forget about him?
Load More Replies...I think that a big part of the problem is that Hollywood tends to typecast their actors, giving them the same roles over and over again, instead of offering actual opportunities to prove their worth. They want fast cash-cow money and couldn't care less about actual talent or artistic performance.
What a pointless post that was. If I wanted to listen to whinny teens complain about actors .........
This article lacks any integrity. So unfocused and horribly written. Literally says an actors name 'just because'.
These are individual people stating whom they subjectively dislike. What were you expecting?
Load More Replies...I'm going with Sarah Jessica Parker as the one I dislike. She was whiny, self absorbed, neurotic and irritating in Sex and the City. Similar to Jennifer Anniston, the media tells us these women are super attractive but that's not what I'm seeing. She looks like an old horse.
I don't understand how she made it in acting. I don't think she even comes from a famous family. So it's not nepotism. She just never was attractive to me in any way.
Load More Replies...Commenters should know that commenting “Who?” Or “Never heard of ______” does not make them appear cool or edgy.
Or, maybe some people have really never heard of that person
Load More Replies...Most movies that people see in the pictures are only done to make money. So of the actors mentioned here are amazing in small indie films and on stage in a theatre.
Or in their early roles when movie making was a lot more dynamic.
Load More Replies...Woody Harrelson comes to mind. imho His first name is an apt description of his acting...
He's grown on me over the years. Didn't like him at all in the beginning, but I'm finding his abilities and his personality more appealing as we have both aged.
Load More Replies...I think a lot of people are judging these actors based on their current stuff. A lot of them have been around a long time and their old stuff is pretty good.
I know I'm going to be massively downvoted here. Robert DeNiro. Same expression, same mannerisms. Same always.
I don’t like Anne Hathaway. She’s the same in almost everything, and her fake British accent is horrible. She did deserve the Oscar for Les Mis, though.
I heard she used Stewie from Family Guy for her accent in The Hustle and my respect for her went oddly up. I think she knows it's a no-win for an American actress to try a British accent so she just leaned in to it.
Load More Replies...Ryan Gosling for me. Why everybody thinks he is a good actor will remain a mystery to me. The man has one Faceexpression in every damn movie the same one. How is that acting?
I agree he doesn't have much of range but he does take on really good movies where that one face works. He also puts a ton of work into his roles (like learning to play jazz piano for La La Land) so that's something. But it is funny that the same face he has for Ken is the same face he has in Drive.
Load More Replies...That bird that plays Elphaba in the Wicked movie. If one publication says you're annoying, whatever. If multiple publications say you're annoying, maybe you should reconsider your actions; maybe not. If multiple publications say you're annoying for different things, then... personally, I'd reflect on myself before spouting outrage. That might just be me though (cos it sure ain't her, lol.)
Agree with almost all of them but I do like Jennifer Aniston and Tom Hanks. I would add Chris Farley to that list. I just don't get why people thought he was funny.
we like to criticize older actors, but keep it at the level of gossip, not cancelation. whatever comes now (under 30-35 years) is truly worse, both in looks and talent.
My secret hate is Sarah Michelle Geller. I know people say she is a sweet person, and she seems to do alright with acting... but the way her acting is faked, she reminds me of the girls in high school that are pretending to be nice to your face, and then secretly telling the most horrible lies behind your back.
I may be alone on this one, but there's something about Mark Ruffalo that I absolutely cannot stand. His look, his voice, he just strikes me as this whiny little b***h in everything he does. I realize objectively that many people find his work very good, but there's just something about him that makes me want to smack him.
I'm going after the most sacred of sacred cows: Robert DeNiro is a terrible, terrible actor. He always plays a psychotic mafioso, and it turns out he wasn't acting at all. He was useful when you needed someone to do a parody of a mafia guy (Midnight Run, Meet the Parents, Analyze This), not much so otherwise. Think Taxi Driver (which IS his best role) is so good? It became a topic of conversation only after Hinkley shot Reagan. Michael Douglas' Angry White Guy has been the media' epithet for Republicans in every election since. Why? Because his performance was so much relatable, even though he's rarely been discussed as such a great actor.
I haven´t really seen her in any movie (as far as I know) but I don´t like that one actress that´s now playing in wicked. That debacle with the fan poster was just... Wow...
For me it's Anne Hathaway. I can't really put it into words as to why but I just can't stand her.
Oh yes, these confirmed pedophiles, racists and anti-semites are such beloved celebrities, and the commenter is so edgy for not liking them.
Meryl Streep. I don't see the character, I just see her in different costumes. That's not acting.
The vast majority of Hollywood stars have limited range. They can play one part. It usually comes down to whether you enjoy that one character or not.
Have we all just collectively decided to forget about him?
Load More Replies...I think that a big part of the problem is that Hollywood tends to typecast their actors, giving them the same roles over and over again, instead of offering actual opportunities to prove their worth. They want fast cash-cow money and couldn't care less about actual talent or artistic performance.
What a pointless post that was. If I wanted to listen to whinny teens complain about actors .........
This article lacks any integrity. So unfocused and horribly written. Literally says an actors name 'just because'.
These are individual people stating whom they subjectively dislike. What were you expecting?
Load More Replies...I'm going with Sarah Jessica Parker as the one I dislike. She was whiny, self absorbed, neurotic and irritating in Sex and the City. Similar to Jennifer Anniston, the media tells us these women are super attractive but that's not what I'm seeing. She looks like an old horse.
I don't understand how she made it in acting. I don't think she even comes from a famous family. So it's not nepotism. She just never was attractive to me in any way.
Load More Replies...Commenters should know that commenting “Who?” Or “Never heard of ______” does not make them appear cool or edgy.
Or, maybe some people have really never heard of that person
Load More Replies...Most movies that people see in the pictures are only done to make money. So of the actors mentioned here are amazing in small indie films and on stage in a theatre.
Or in their early roles when movie making was a lot more dynamic.
Load More Replies...Woody Harrelson comes to mind. imho His first name is an apt description of his acting...
He's grown on me over the years. Didn't like him at all in the beginning, but I'm finding his abilities and his personality more appealing as we have both aged.
Load More Replies...I think a lot of people are judging these actors based on their current stuff. A lot of them have been around a long time and their old stuff is pretty good.
I know I'm going to be massively downvoted here. Robert DeNiro. Same expression, same mannerisms. Same always.
I don’t like Anne Hathaway. She’s the same in almost everything, and her fake British accent is horrible. She did deserve the Oscar for Les Mis, though.
I heard she used Stewie from Family Guy for her accent in The Hustle and my respect for her went oddly up. I think she knows it's a no-win for an American actress to try a British accent so she just leaned in to it.
Load More Replies...Ryan Gosling for me. Why everybody thinks he is a good actor will remain a mystery to me. The man has one Faceexpression in every damn movie the same one. How is that acting?
I agree he doesn't have much of range but he does take on really good movies where that one face works. He also puts a ton of work into his roles (like learning to play jazz piano for La La Land) so that's something. But it is funny that the same face he has for Ken is the same face he has in Drive.
Load More Replies...That bird that plays Elphaba in the Wicked movie. If one publication says you're annoying, whatever. If multiple publications say you're annoying, maybe you should reconsider your actions; maybe not. If multiple publications say you're annoying for different things, then... personally, I'd reflect on myself before spouting outrage. That might just be me though (cos it sure ain't her, lol.)
Agree with almost all of them but I do like Jennifer Aniston and Tom Hanks. I would add Chris Farley to that list. I just don't get why people thought he was funny.
we like to criticize older actors, but keep it at the level of gossip, not cancelation. whatever comes now (under 30-35 years) is truly worse, both in looks and talent.
My secret hate is Sarah Michelle Geller. I know people say she is a sweet person, and she seems to do alright with acting... but the way her acting is faked, she reminds me of the girls in high school that are pretending to be nice to your face, and then secretly telling the most horrible lies behind your back.
I may be alone on this one, but there's something about Mark Ruffalo that I absolutely cannot stand. His look, his voice, he just strikes me as this whiny little b***h in everything he does. I realize objectively that many people find his work very good, but there's just something about him that makes me want to smack him.
I'm going after the most sacred of sacred cows: Robert DeNiro is a terrible, terrible actor. He always plays a psychotic mafioso, and it turns out he wasn't acting at all. He was useful when you needed someone to do a parody of a mafia guy (Midnight Run, Meet the Parents, Analyze This), not much so otherwise. Think Taxi Driver (which IS his best role) is so good? It became a topic of conversation only after Hinkley shot Reagan. Michael Douglas' Angry White Guy has been the media' epithet for Republicans in every election since. Why? Because his performance was so much relatable, even though he's rarely been discussed as such a great actor.
I haven´t really seen her in any movie (as far as I know) but I don´t like that one actress that´s now playing in wicked. That debacle with the fan poster was just... Wow...
For me it's Anne Hathaway. I can't really put it into words as to why but I just can't stand her.
Oh yes, these confirmed pedophiles, racists and anti-semites are such beloved celebrities, and the commenter is so edgy for not liking them.
Meryl Streep. I don't see the character, I just see her in different costumes. That's not acting.