People Share 10 Actors That Are Just Super Difficult To Work With And Quite Picky About Things

Some sets run like clockwork, but others feel like walking on eggshells, especially when certain big-name actors decide the rules do not apply to them. The rumors and stories that circle Hollywood are never subtle, and in this list, the “picky” part is almost a character trait.

It starts with people like Bruce Willis, who reportedly tried to steer the production like he was the director, and it only gets messier from there. Lindsay Lohan allegedly spent so much time in her trailer that filming timelines slipped, Christian Bale’s famous breakdown footage made everyone uncomfortable, and Edward Norton kept crossing into director-mode during filming. Add in the chaos of Jennifer Lopez and Julia Roberts reportedly dealing with breakups while trying to work, plus Russell Crowe’s hot temper and Katherine Heigl’s outbursts, and you get a pattern: the talent might be undeniable, but the vibe can be brutal.

And once you notice the common thread, you start wondering who is really making the set harder than it has to be.

1. Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis is one of those actors we often see in movies, and many of us love his work. However, there have been a few instances where Bruce was called out for his behavior on set.

Many actors who have worked with him have said that he would try to play the role of director instead of actor, which made things difficult.

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2. Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan is known for being quite a slow performer. She was reported to spend a lot of time in her trailer, which delayed the production of some of her films.

She even chose to support a boyfriend at his concert instead of coming to work. Her work ethic just isn't there.

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3. Christian Bale

Christian Bale is a household name, but he's also famous for a leaked audio/video of a breakdown he had during a film. It was unfortunate that this circulated, but it definitely makes us wonder about him.

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4. Edward Norton

Edward is another actor who often finds himself crossing the boundary between being a director and an actor. This was very frustrating during filming when it came to the final product.

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5. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez was going through a breakup while filming a movie. This made things really difficult for her and the cast because she was not communicative and definitely needed to step up a bit.

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6. Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts is a popular and calm spirit, but unfortunately, during filming for Hook, she didn't perform well. She was going through a breakup and was overall on a decline, making production and filming much more challenging.

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It’s similar to a friend in a financial crisis asking for money after past overspending.

7. Russell Crowe

Russell is one of those actors who can be a bit of a hothead. He's very open about his feelings on set and in public, which doesn't always create a great working environment.

8. Katherine Heigl

Katherine is very open about how she feels and is also known for her outbursts. She had complaints about both large films she was a part of, and she even declined an Emmy award due to her dissatisfaction with the script of Grey's Anatomy.

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9. James Cameron

James isn't really involved in films anymore, but he was definitely picky about what was done, said, and kept in the final film. His overstepping could cause some problems for production.

10. Kanye West

Kanye may just not be cut out to be an actor. He was reported to have an attitude during the filming of Anchorman 2, and he even played his music during production and filming, which, of course, slowed things down.

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That’s when things get complicated for the crew, because Bruce Willis allegedly tried to take over as director instead of sticking to the role.

Then Lindsay Lohan’s trailer time and her decision to support her boyfriend at a concert instead of showing up on schedule made delays feel inevitable.

Next, Christian Bale’s leaked breakdown clip and Edward Norton’s habit of stepping into director territory turned “working through scenes” into “managing personalities.”

These actors have all had some challenging days during their careers. Really, we can't blame some of them, but others can be quite surprising.

It's always beneficial to have actors who work well with you, but we can't be surprised if there are some bad eggs out there ruining it.

Nobody wants to gamble their entire shoot on someone else’s mood.

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