Celebrities That Gave Us Bad Acting And Got Away With It For Far Too Long
Overhyped but with underwhelming acting.
Most of us love the glamour and magnificence that Hollywood offers, and many of us like to keep up with the happenings of our favorite celebrities—we watch their films, tune in to their TV appearances, and read about them in articles. We admire them for their work, and many of us have fallen in love with their craft, appreciating their talents and skills in acting.
Hollywood is full of talented actors, and there are even more underrated stars who perform excellently but still fail to receive the recognition they deserve. That being said, there are also cases of some actors who became famous, hyped by the general public, but when you truly observe their performances in movies, you begin to realize that they are actually not very good at acting.
Perhaps they entered the industry because of a family member who made it big, or they climbed their way to the top with their good looks. Most of the time, their charisma saves them from being labeled as bad actors by the public, but for those who are not easily impressed by their quirks and cute accents, it is undeniable how poor their acting actually is, and how much of their fame relies solely on pure charm.
When someone asked the question, "Who is the most overrated actor in Hollywood? Past or present... who has just gotten away with bad acting for years?" on Reddit, the comments were flooded with people naming celebrities that some of us wouldn't even have the courage to mention due to their popularity. Take a look at the highlights of the thread below!
1. First things first, it's undeniable that many of these "bad" actors only became famous through nepotism. This commenter sheds light on that.
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4. An alternative category for some of the comments in this thread
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5. James Corden, one of the most disliked actors/hosts
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6. Shailene Woodley was one of the 'It Girls' of YA movies back then, though
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7. Everyone in The Secret Life Of The American Teenager
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8. She was good in 'Tick, Tick...Boom!' though
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9. Another point for James Corden
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10. Gal is gorgeous, but her acting skills just aren't it...
"Kal-el, no!"
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11. Another example of a one-note actor. Not really bad, though
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12. Jessica Alba?
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13. Her looks save her
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14. Aaand another hit for Shailene Woodley
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15. Jared Leto for this one
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16. Another point for Gadot
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17. Chloe Grace Moretz
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18. The truth about Kevin Hart
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19. J-Lo has some bangers, but...
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20. Mark Wahlberg, the default answer
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21. She has no spark, and she lost the public's respect
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22. Switching it up
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23. Vin Diesel
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24. Madonna
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25. Will Ferrell
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It's no secret that while Hollywood is full of glamour, it's also rife with dirt, controversies, scandals, and criticisms from the public. Celebrities may not always satisfy the audience, but it's safe to say that many people can still distinguish bad acting, even when it's hidden behind a pretty face.
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