10 Filmmakers and Actors Once Successful

Over the years, there have been multiple falls from grace. The reasons behind these capitulations can be anything from excessive drinking or drug abuse, inappropriate conduct of a physical nature, or even political affiliations.

Furthermore, some movies or works of canon also suffered the same fate. Some films were made in different political times, and compared to modern-day ideals, they just look wrong.

10 Filmmakers and Actors Once Successful

1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) To kick the discussion off, Breakfast at Tiffany’s received a lot of grief, though not because of any male vs. female dichotomy. Mickey Rooney’s yellowface interpretation of an Asian landlord is cringe 101. Even in the ‘60s, this must have crossed a line.

2. Mel Gibson Before cancel culture had a stranglehold over western society, Gibson was famously arrested after a DUI, with cops reporting antisemitic remarks and drunken behavior. Somehow, he evaded total cancelation and has made a comeback of late.

3. American Beauty (1999) Sam Mendes even agreed the backlash American Beauty received was, in some ways, a good thing. The portrayal of a dad falling in lust with his daughter’s teenage friend was bound to raise some eyebrows. Then there is also Kevin Spacey (see below).

4. Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey’s stellar acting career is impossible to ignore. However, it is now tarnished by allegations of inappropriate advances with a younger man when he was director of London’s Old Vic Theater.

5. Roman Polanski For obvious reasons, Polanski gets a mention. Younger film lovers will likely see his work before they hear the story, which may be for the best. A director exiling himself in Paris to stop extradition for physical misdemeanors with a minor is not good optics.

Swipe Up To Read More

Read More

Were People Happy For You Once They Found Out You’re Richer Than They Thought?

10 Honest Insights on Rich Dad Poor Dad Being a Financial Classic