Celebrities People Believe Deserve Another Chance After The Backlash They Faced
The list below features celebrities whose careers ended or were put on hold due to various unjustified reasons.
These days, cancel culture seems to be everywhere. People are quick to point out when someone has done something wrong, and they no longer want to engage with or even see that person's work.
That's understandable because we all have our own set of morals. Some have even dubbed it "Consequence Culture."
In the past, people were often unable to accuse someone of heinous acts without risking their own reputations. While this still happens occasionally, many individuals who were previously dismissed did so because they attempted to speak out against injustices perpetrated by those in positions of power.
Although the system is flawed, it is essential to accept personal responsibility. Some celebrities were dismissed far too soon, even before the facts were disclosed, causing their followers to feel outraged and baffled.
Everything that celebrities say or do can automatically provoke unnecessary outrage from a few individuals who disapprove of their actions, especially since paparazzi constantly surround them. Even when they take a stand for themselves or someone else, it often boils down to the perception that they are doing it for publicity.
"Which celebrity got taken down, and you honestly felt bad for them?" someone asked on Reddit. The comments focused on serving justice to those celebrities who didn't deserve to be sidelined and who experienced setbacks in their careers.
The best responses are as follows:
1. Paul Reubens aka Pee-wee Herman
He made our childhood enjoyable with movies like Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Big Top Pee-wee. He had to stop his career after being arrested in an adult theater for indecent exposure.
He's making a comeback and has been seen on various game shows on TV.
2. Love Brendan Fraser Always and Still!
After being assaulted by a higher authority in the film industry, Brendan Fraser was blacklisted. His wife divorced him and took all of his assets.
After all the joy and happiness he brought us in movies like The Mummy and George of the Jungle, he deserves much more than he received.
3. More Power to Britney Spears.
Britney Spears wasn't truly "canceled," but her reputation was smeared all over primetime television. She suffered a nervous breakdown due to everything happening in her life.
4. The Chicks aka The Dixie Chicks
The Dixie Chicks made a rude comment about the invasion of Iraq and U.S. President George W. Bush, which led to backlash and death threats.
Later, they made a comeback after dropping the "Dixie" from their band name.
5. Model and Actress Megan Fox
Fox called out director Michael Bay for his inappropriate behavior and compared him to Adolf Hitler, calling him a Nazi. This put her public image at risk, but the two personally resolved their issues.
6. Singer Janet Jackson
Her flourishing career came to a halt after the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. At the end of her performance, Justin Timberlake ripped open her costume, exposing her breast live on TV.
Even though it wasn't her fault, she faced significant backlash, and this incident sabotaged her career.
7. Sinead O'Connor Always Surrounds Herself with Controversy.
O'Connor appeared on Saturday Night Live, where she sang Bob Marley's "War" and then took out a photo of Pope John Paul II, tore it, and threw it at the camera. This act was a protest against the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church, for which she was criticized and boycotted.
8. James Gunn's Dismissal Over His Past Comments.
James Gunn was fired from Marvel and removed from various Disney projects for comments he made over 10 years ago. He criticized Donald Trump in his tweets back in 2008, which led to a setback in his career.
9. Lisa Bonet After The Cosby Show
After the film Angel Heart, Bill Cosby struck her with a scarlet letter. The convicted rapist believed she had "sullied" the image of The Cosby Show and A Different World, which impacted her future career.
10. Al Franken's Inappropriate Behavior.
After various women came forward and spoke about Franken's indecent behavior towards them, from forcefully kissing to making them uncomfortable during photographs, he announced his resignation from his Senate seat, stating that the claims were "just not accurate."
11. Comedian Aziz Ansari
In an article on Babe.net, a woman accused Ansari of sexual misconduct. The media was polarized on whether the incident reported in the Babe article qualified as sexual misconduct. However, following the incident, Ansari briefly faded from public view.
These celebrities deserve much more than what they received after gaining confidence and coming back stronger than before. They lost their careers, their fans, various projects, and even a significant amount of money for reasons that are not justified.
Share this article with all your loved ones and make them aware of the wrongdoings that happened to these celebrities. Motivate them to always stand up for themselves, no matter what!
