But then after I finished the scene, I felt empowered.” As she saw it, Lawrence took back the power of the hackers. These were images solely meant for her boyfriend at the time and not for the entire planet. She played a Russian spy who was trained to use her sex to accomplish whatever she needed. "It was definitely hard," the actress and comedienne admitted on ABC's The View (via People). Without The Cosby Show, Raven-Symoné Pearman might never have broken into the business, having been handed her big break by the shunned star of the long-running sit-com. "She's been working out like a fiend," the insider claimed, "but has been told she should lose a lot more." Because of the film's unusual marketing, she had to pretend the whole thing was real – ie, she had to pretend to be dead. Heather in particular had a tough time after Blair Witch was released. Plunged into the woods without knowing exactly what the directors had planned, they were deliberately harried and alarmed every night, and kept in a state of constant anxiety. Rooney Mara, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Additionally, there are other celebrities, including Keira Knightley and Emila Clarke, who have famously participated in nude scenes in the past, but have now insisted on not doing them again in the future. These are only a handful of the examples of celebrities who have decided it wasn't in their best interest to participate in any nude scenes. I'm not going to get my kit off or snort cocaine in a film, just to leave Hermione behind. As she admitted to The New York Daily News back in 2010, Emma Watson admitted that she had no interest in participating in a nude scene. I’ve never had a full-on sex scene … but we’ll see. Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes was known for his support of Communist groups in the United States and even traveled to the Soviet Union at one point to make a film. When McCarthyism was in full force, Parker was at the apex of her writing career. His excommunication didn’t turn out to be a life sentence, though. Eventually, she was able to return to film and television and also produced hit records. Despite her talent, beauty, and fame in Hollywood, singer and actor Lena Horne was no stranger to racism and discrimination as a biracial woman. According to her, there was "strong interest" in her for the part — she had just done Romeo + Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio, so reuniting them onscreen seemed like a natural fit — but she knew the movie was going to be a huge hit, and she was "not ready for that." So, she took herself out of consideration. Well, if it had been up to the author of the books on which the movie is based, Truman Capote, it would have been Monroe. It's impossible to think of anyone else other than Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly — I mean, you can't even think of Audrey Hepburn and not think of her in this role. Marilyn Monroe, not Audrey Hepburn, was who they wanted to cast as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Learn more about what these celebrity women had to say about being sexualized in their youth. "I was very disturbed by what I embraced in the making of that film, and the awareness that it opened up in me." Brody's efforts ultimately paid off with an Oscar win for Best Actor. To convey both Szpilman's talent and the toll of his captivity, Brody took up an intensive study of classical piano while also reducing his body weight to 130 pounds. "They put four holes in each ear, and weirdly, that hurt the most," she told the Daily Mail. G-Tokens will be offered to individuals, non-profits, and other eligible legal entities — and purchases can start as low as THB 100 (USD 3). In May, the government announced plans to launch a tokenized government bond, the G-Token, supported by local crypto firms. 2025 saw Thai policymakers make moves to enhance the competitiveness of the country’s domestic crypto sector. In 2026, we will be watching for progress on the implementation of the Virtual Asset Services Act, and how greater regulatory clarity could drive growth in Taiwan’s crypto industry. But actor Todd Lawson LaTourrette went much further than a crash diet or fatty binge to secure stardom— he cut off his own hand and told producers he lost it in combat. Portman's frail figure started to become a concern for director Darren Aronofsky, who later told Access Hollywood about the moment he had to say enough was enough. Kunis' transformation for Black Swan was indeed a shocking one, though it wasn't quite as shocking as the weight loss her co-star went through for the movie. According to The Telegraph, Garland's troubles with her weight began at age 14, when MGM told her she looked fat on film in Pigskin Parade. Agent Carter star Hayley Atwell had to deal with weight-loss demands while filming Brideshead Revisited. Movies You'll Rewatch Forever (And Pretend It's the First Time) Coleman’s appearance in the film included his testimony concerning his experiences with child actor-manager Michael Harrah of the Screen Actors’ Guild. SAG-AFTRA demanded that it not be referenced in the film, and it was the first time the union ever threatened legal action against any filmmaker. He was sexually abused twice, once as a young child at a Christian Brothers school in Ireland and another time as a seminary student in England. Actress Mo’nique processed her experiences with sexual molestation in her role as an abusive mother in “Precious”. While never a survivor of assault, Wood spoke up about the dangers and dark sides of Hollywood, where child actors are considered “open prey” within a pedophilic industry. Their age of entry into pornography production ranged between years, and the time span of their involvement ranged from less than a year to more than 20 years. This qualitative study explored women’s experiences in pornography production through in-depth interviews conducted in 2018 with nine women in Sweden who were 18 or older at the time of the interview. This study also demonstrates the common overlap between pornography and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation like prostitution, stripping, and sex trafficking. In the 2001 musical romantic comedy ‘Moulin Rouge’, Kidman plays the role of Satine who is a courtesan and cabaret actress. In one particularly impressive scene from this movie, viewers will see Tatum’s character getting himself pumped up and then beginning to beat himself. However, it was in the 2014 drama movie ‘Foxcatcher’, which also starred Steve Carell, that he was willing to risk his own life. Here are 20 examples of actors who have risked their lives for a role. For these reasons, actors are often willing to take big risks to get a role or deliver a knock-out performance. And second, actors like Tom Hardy and Chris Hemsworth weren't that popular at the time of the given role. It would be really nice if Hollywood would simply cast more diverse actors instead if making the “perfect ones“ (after Hollywood standards) lose and gain the weight... George Clooney gained 35lbs on a pasta-heavy diet to play CIA operative Robert Barnes in the movie ‘Syriana.’ The actor also shaved his hairline for the right look for his aging character. In one recent example, Shia LaBeouf was roped into a three-movie deal for the "Transformers" franchise.Night Shyamalan movies, Split, passed on the role of Dani Ardor in Ari Aster's 2019 sophomore effort, Midsommar.Dunst told Variety, "It’s so much harder when you’re 35 and hate working out...I’m eating fried chicken and McDonald’s before work. So I’m like, ‘We have no options! I’m sorry I can’t lose weight for this role.’"As the actor explained during a 1996 interview, " . . . it wasn't appropriate in the eyes of the film company or the director Baz. And it was kind of a mutual decision that it just wasn't going to be right at the time and I think the film came out really, really beautifully and Claire Danes did a really, really beautiful job."In the mid '00s, Jessica Alba was one of the most famous, sought-after actresses in Hollywood.Since the directors said they could do the movie without Howard, and he refused to accept the pay decrease, he was fired and replaced with his Crash co-star Don Cheadle in 2010.In a quick shot, you hear Daniels' character say, "Put me in your mouth," while he appears to be pushing Paquin's shoulders down. Acting is a very competitive field in which to work with many actors each auditioning for a role. Pier Paolo Pasolini's Salo is arguably the most hard-to-watch movie of all time—forget any of its individual scenes. In the famous opening scene, a guy (played by the director himself) slices a woman's eyeball open with a razor in a close-up shot that's intercut with the sight of a cloud shrouding a moon. "CBS was on a hot streak that continues to this day. Although 'Grey's' was a much better script, I chose 'Dr. Vegas.' The odds were just too stacked." Rather than Patrick Dempsey, it could have been Rob Lowe who took on the role of McDreamy. In a video posted on his YouTube channel in February 2019, Smith explained why "Keanu was perfect" for the role and a much better fit than he would have been. Will Smith was offered the part before Reeves and ended up accepting the lead role in "Wild Wild West" instead. "I practiced it so much and was so into it and I loved that whole cast," she added. Charlize Theron’s weight gain for Aileen Wuornos, the real life serial killer she portrayed, showed how committed she was to the role and her position as an actress in Hollywood. Jared Leto lost an astonishing 40 pounds to play a transsexual with AIDS in ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ alongside his co-star Matthew McConaughey whose weight loss is described above. I had been having a rough time with them, so I was almost relieved to be leaving until they told me I wouldn’t be paid.” According to Townsend, Jackson changed his mind and decided he needed an older actor to play the part. "He started talking about Mowgli's loin cloth so that he could make me one," he said. It was a low-budget horror film directed by Victor Salva and financed by Francis Ford Coppola. When he was five years old, Nathan Forrest Winters dreamt of being a star. Horror film junkie, burrito connoisseur, and serial cat stroker. When Tarana Burke's #MeToo Movement came to showbiz, it shed light on a dangerous culture of sexual harassment and assault in the industry and helped hold predators like convicted sex offender and former film producer Harvey Weinstein and disgraced TV personality Matt Lauer accountable for their alleged abusive behavior. But there can be a dark side to making movies and TV that is rarely talked about. Audiences turn to the film and TV industry to escape the monotony of our everyday lives. That is, until he made his own film in 2006, a porno playing off his notoriety called Screeched — Saved By The Smell. Nudity quickly became full-on sex scenes, and suddenly Maitland was one of the most successful adult stars out there! Ch-ch-check out our list of five mainstream actors who went x-rated! And she's armed with scissors for the majority of the movie's running time. One of the film's most breathtaking scenes comes in a long tracking shot as prisoners are dragged from their cells, forced down a gauntlet of riot police with batons, and forcibly inspected above a mirror. They both begin as sexual encounters before turning into painful scenes of cannibalism. Not really a vampire movie, though it deals with the themes of lust and repression that are hallmarks for the genre, Trouble Every Day boasts two of the most awful murder scenes in movie history. The film was originally rated X due to the gore and violence, and the director cut scenes to gain an R rating. The movie has continued to win critical acclaim, and the dark tale of a young nun’s disillusionment was voted 37th on the Directors’ top 100 films of all time in the 2012 Sight & Sound poll of the greatest films ever made. In this groundbreaking work, Mike Nichols produced a movie that serves as both a reflection of the changing sexual mores of the 60s and 70s and a depiction of the complexity of friendships and sexual relationships that has stood the test of time. Here’s a look at how institutional adoption and stablecoin regulation are progressing in 30 jurisdictions across the globe, representing more than 70% of global crypto exposure. 2025 saw the US lead an acceleration in crypto policymaking and friendlier regulatory attitudes toward digital assets. But with crypto’s global and borderless nature, consistency is critical to preventing regulatory arbitrage. TRM analysis found that virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which are the most widely regulated segment of the crypto ecosystem, have significantly lower rates of illicit activity than the overall ecosystem. For highly regulated financial institutions, compliance and risk management are central priorities — and crypto-native firms increasingly recognize that strong regulatory standing is key to partnership. The Power of the Dog is still one of the best movies on Netflix, garnering 11 Oscar nominations.However, show creator Shonda Rhimes stepped in and insisted that the role of Olivia — who was inspired by real-life lawyer Judy Smith — belonged to a Black actor.The Act will then take effect on the earlier of either January 18, 2027 (18 months after its enactment) or 120 days after the implementing regulations are issued.As a result, messy divorces, womanizing behavior, or anything illegal could have a serious impact on their careers.One of them, she added, involved a popular director, who is labelled a father figure and a big star in the Tamil film industry.He told The Hollywood Reporter that he believed the dad should have weighed about 210 pounds—which is why he reportedly drank melted Haagen Dazs ice cream when he was thirsty. To compensate for the damage Willis signed a contract to star in three future projects for a significantly reduced salary. The studio threatened to sue the actor for millions of dollars in losses after he fired several crew members. The film was a critical and commercial disaster that effectively ended the original franchise. Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) According to the film's director, David Frankel, the studio wanted an established actor to play the role, but McAdams turned them down three times. "I mean, it's truly one of the most iconic roles and movies of our lifetime. Judy was wonderful in this movie and there's a reason it hasn't been remade — because she was so iconic." In the only instance on this list of an actor actually filming all his scenes, Maguire's role was entirely reshot because, with a cast of almost entirely lesser-known actors, his famous face just didn't feel right among them. From John Travolta passing on Forrest Gump to Molly Ringwald missing her chance at Pretty Woman, each of these casting swaps reshaped the actors’ careers and the movies we know and love. Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, went pro before calling it quits. He had aspirations to play for the Dallas Cowboys, and was even the first person in his high school's history to pass for over 1,000 yards. He played basketball and football, but, growing up in Texas, his focus was football. Jamie Foxx is an actor, comedian, former Men’s Health cover guy, and even dabbles in music. Reynolds was a star running back at Florida State and was later inducted into the Seminoles athletic hall of fame. Jake Gyllenhaal Didn’t Understand His ‘Lord of the Rings’ Audition Since he hit it big as Han Solo in "Star Wars," Harrison Ford has been one of the world's biggest movie stars.It was still a decade before he would reach fame by starring in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure with Keanu Reeves.Ayer initially took responsibility for the poorly received movie but later claimed it had been recut by the studio to be very different from his intent.Survivors of Hollywood sexual abuse posted their stories to social media, tagging their posts #metoo in solidarity.With that kind of pressure, Reynolds may have feared that if he said no it would jeopardize his deal for the "Deadpool" movie.This is actually a really good filmWhen discussing artists who commit to their roles, Shia LaBeouf and Stacy Martin’s performances in Lars Von Trier’s controversial film Nymphomaniac must be mentioned. She wrote that Woody Allen took her to the attic in their house, told her to lie down on her stomach and “play with her brothers’ train set”. Though Teri Hatcher attempted to hide the sexual abuse her uncle subjected her to when she was five, she discarded her life-long fear and decided to tell prosecutors what happened to her. She didn’t tell anyone that one of her relatives had sexually abused her starting when she was six years old and continuing until she was nine. Michael Egan accused director Bryan Singer and other influential Hollywood men of pedophilic sexual abuse.His allegations were countered with industry backlash. Anthony Rapp, the Star Trek actor, was 14 years old when he was sexually harassed by actor Kevin Spacey. She loves music and all things pop culture, and she can be found watching TV, completing a crossword puzzle, or reading in her spare time. Williams has said she has a complicated relationship with the character because, despite her frustrations, she loved Marnie and wanted the best for her (h/t BuzzFeed). Allison Williams, like most of the Girls audience, has been baffled by the decisions her character Marnie made on the show. To recap, in order to get Zac Efron-status fit, we need to work out three times a day, change up our workouts, listen to our body, correct our form and eat a whole-foods-form diet. The rapper says he lost the weight by going on a liquid diet and spending three hours a day on the treadmill for nine weeks. The Queens rapper 50 Cent shed nearly 60 pounds to play a football player who has been diagnosed with cancer in the Mario Van Peebles film, ‘Things Fall Apart.’ As a child, she was sexually abused by her older brother, who lured her in with candy.This director, he told me jao jaake kapde utaar ke naacho, usko cues do,” Tanushree told DNA.“The idea of looking at four months of constant vigilance as far as what I ate, as well as two hours a day in the gym doing nothing but a monotonous kind of work-out was formidable.Sadly, studios forced many LGBTQ actors into heterosexual marriages.Alicia Silverstone landed the role and made Cher an unforgettable, fashion-forward icon of the ’90s.Amongst acting, his work as an advocate for legislation to protect child actors has been an integral part of his life.We may never have seen Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin (his Oscar-winning role) had a back injury in college not sidelined him from his main sport. The film bypassed theaters and went straight to video as one of the most expensive projects of its kind. The actress initially agreed to the project but later tried to withdraw after reading the finalized script. He feared that a breach of contract would result in a lawsuit that could ruin his rising career. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Berry revealed that she had been offered Sandra Bullock's role in Speed.Or My Mom Will Shoot, which turned out to be one of the low points in his otherwise action-packed career.Unapologetically candid, he disclosed his prior engagement as a rentboy in 1997 while promoting the acclaimed My Best Friend’s Wedding, revitalizing his career.In the famous opening scene, a guy (played by the director himself) slices a woman's eyeball open with a razor in a close-up shot that's intercut with the sight of a cloud shrouding a moon.Earlier we mentioned Mel Gibson, the director of the massive hit “The Passion of the Christ,” which starred Jim Caviezel as Jesus.Jessica Alba, who played Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, had signed the standard three-picture deal when she joined the franchise.Here’s a list of 20 actors who took method acting to a whole new level, and ended up paying a heavy price for their dedication.In 2026, we could see the introduction of a licensing regime substantially change crypto ecosystem dynamics in Vietnam. The production crew did put safety measures in place, including cordoning off areas of the city for filming. He had actually wanted to lose an extra five pounds for the role but medics warned him that the extra step could lead to death. To achieve this weight, he lived on cigarettes and a daily diet of a tin of tuna and a single apple. She then almost chocked to death on a fig whiel filming ‘Die Another Day’, broke her foot filming ‘Cloud Atlas’, and broker her arm during the making of ‘Gothika. In 2004, she was hit over the head by a falling lighting prop while filming ‘Catwoman’. I met these two directors who especially shaked my hand and scratched it with one of the fingers.” However, she didn’t reveal the names of such people. She said that she had a disturbing experience with some directors. In addition, the actress also made shocking revelations. But half a decade later, Law was under serious consideration for a rock n' roll biopic, the 2007 film "Control." That film chronicles the life of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of new wave rock band Joy Division, though few knew at the time that Law almost played the role. Sometimes directors realize halfway through that the star isn't right for the part, and sometimes actors get themselves fired for too much drama on—and off—set. In the end, both actors walked away with career-defining roles that set them on wildly successful paths. Here’s a fun look into 20 actors who turned down famous roles, and how these choices shaped not just their careers, but Hollywood itself! Expand lifestyle menu Anyone who's brave enough to keep watching loses his or her appetite for days. Just one of the many reasons why Inside is arguably the best horror movie of the last 10 years. As is the case in many of the most traumatic film experiences, what you don't see is most powerful. In the film's violent centerpiece, a young boy shoots his friend with a bolt pistol. For every actor who lands a role in a TV show or movie, there's usually an actor (or several) who didn't get the part. She has gone on to appear in more than two dozen TV shows and most recently in Kevin Smith's "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." Unlike many adult stars, Lords refuses to appear nude in her mainstream roles. But when director Steven Soderbergh cast her in the lead role of his experimental drama "The Girlfriend Experience," her fame really spread. Burgess MeredithThe actor was blacklisted and was not in movies for seven years. The filmmaker told Vanity Fair that he previously approached Lee Marvin but the Dirty Dozen star was not interested. The Oscar-winning actress and the director had developed a strong creative partnership and shared vision for where Jane Foster's character could go in the sequel.Michael Fassbender had quite a few people feeling guilty for pausing, rewinding and re-playing his scene stealing full frontal moment in Shame back in 2011.The Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski made quite a splash in Hollywood, with “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Chinatown” securing his reputation as one of the great immigrant filmmakers of the post-studio era.All except for one scene.Garland developed a lifelong eating disorder and drug addiction, struggled with depression and financial woes, attempted suicide, endured several failed marriages, and died, at age 47, from an accidental drug overdose in 1969.Whether it’s for a daring sex scene or for a vulnerable moment where their character is hanging out in the nude, these bold cinematic moments often go down in film history.Thank you to all the people who love me no matter what.Coleman’s appearance in the film included his testimony concerning his experiences with child actor-manager Michael Harrah of the Screen Actors’ Guild.In an exclusive interview with Looper, Wolff explained why he was never the same after filming "Hereditary." "I'll tell you that movie did about as much damage to me as a movie can do," he said. Tippi Hedren was trapped in a personal contract with director Alfred Hitchcock that lasted for several years. The actor felt that the story for the sequel was weak and did not want to participate in a follow up. It also paved the way for his eventual return to the main cast of the racing franchise years later. The actor wanted the rights to the ‘Riddick’ franchise which were owned by Universal Pictures. He was reportedly furious when the studio edited out much of his character development in the final cut. Two actresses portrayed Vivian “Aunt Viv” Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the first being Janet Hubert. Feeling underutilized as time went on, Lowe left the show after four seasons. The show was originally set to center around his character, Sam Seaborn, though the focus shifted early on. Before he dazzled on Parks and Recreation and after rising to prominence as a “Brat Pack” member, Rob Lowe starred on The West Wing. As the actor explained during an interview, series EP Norman Lear called him up personally to tell him he’d been fired. It’s not only former child actors who are taking a stand on abuse. In Pan's Labyrinth, he had to play an 8-foot faun as well as this horrifying Pale Man—which took six hours to put on every day. To play the Penguin in The Batman, Colin Farrell had prosthetics over literally all his face—and the final effect was so striking that his costars didn't even recognize him. To lose a whopping 50 pounds for Dallas Buyers Club, Matthew McConaughey (who's no stranger to transforming for a role) eschewed trying to lose the weight at the gym and instead ate only fish, tapioca pudding, and "as much wine as I wanted to drink." At a certain point, he (and his co-stars) subsisted on a boiled egg, piece of celery, and a few crackers a day—only about 500 calories. "He was the perfect mix of oddity and raw sexuality. I’ve loved David in this movie since I was 6 and it's a crush that'll never go away. He was made for this role." "X-Men should never be remade because no one would be able to fill Hugh Jackman's shoes. He brought Wolverine to life in such a unique and heartfelt way. I loved watching him in these movies." "Lupita was perfect in both roles. She completely transformed into each of the characters and I couldn't look away. I don't think anyone could've done it the way that Lupita did." On The Howard Stern Show, he said that the studio threatened to sue him if he didn't do the movie. The studio paid Scheider four times more for the sequel than they paid him for the original Jaws. Jenkins was replaced by Alan Taylor, but she still went on to become the first woman to direct a superhero film with Wonder Woman. Initially, Portman was excited to join the film because, with Jenkins at its helm, it would've been the first superhero film to be directed by a woman. After several mediations, they met out of court, and Goldberg agreed to do the movie for $7 million instead of the initial offer of $5 million. She reportedly gained the weight by murdering a whole lot of donuts and potato chips. Theron was unrecognizable in her Oscar-winning role, gaining 30 pounds and shaving her eyebrows. Unfortunately, this flips a switch inside of her, and unable to escape life as a prostitute, she begins killing many of her would-be customers. The movie, Monster, portrayed the story of Wuornos' murdering spree between 1989 and 1990. In Hollywood sexual abuse cases, the victim and abuser often know each other, and the abuser is in a position of power over the victim—such as an employer or someone who can influence the victim’s career (positively or negatively). Although working in the Hollywood entertainment industry is not a common job, singers, actresses, directors and dancers are employed workers and therefore entitled to the same workplace protections under the law as any other employee. With the rise of the #metoo movement and media coverage surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein human trafficking case, as well as others, shady practices and the euphemistic “casting couch” are being exposed for what they are—sexual abuse. Unfortunately, Hollywood is known for many cases of sexual abuse and harassment, both on and off the movie sets. Aiden's been an entertainment freelancer for over 10 years covering movies, television and the occasional comic or video game beat. Such people can still compete for trophies, however. The organizers of France’s César Awards, the country’s equivalent of the Academy Awards, said this week that nominees either convicted of or being investigated for sexual assault charges cannot attend its February ceremony. Their causes of action include childhood sexual abuse and intentional infliction of emotional distress; they are seeking more than $500 million in damages. Even though the alleged incident took place more than half a century ago, Hussey and Whiting were able to file their civil complaint thanks to a California law that temporarily pauses the statute of limitations for claims of sexual abuse against children. They allege that Zeffirelli told them their bodies would be covered with flesh-colored undergarments. But man, I had never worked harder for a role,” Johnson told ESPN.To truly embody Kerr, the Fast & Furious star also worked with a voice coach and trained under real MMA fighters to replicate the athlete’s physicality.His preparation involved a month-long MMA camp filled with intense cardio sessions, weightlifting, and cage training that pushed his endurance to the edge.When director Benny Safdie told him he needed to appear “puffier,” Johnson even gained nearly 30 pounds of solid mass.“Kerr has a rare one-of-one body. For her iconic role as Elvira Hancock in 1983’s Scarface, Michelle lost weight throughout the movie shoot to match her character’s increasing cocaine addiction. The actor infamously dropped 52 pounds to play Arthur Fleck in 2019’s Joker after writer and director Todd Phillips wanted the character to “look hungry and unhealthy.” Helen Mirren – The esteemed British actress of stage and screen made her first film appearance in "Caligula" a sexually explicit 1979 Roman epic that still faces widespread criticism and censorship today. When it finally saw release in 2015, the casting of a cis man to play a trans woman was no longer seen as a daring stretch, but rather a casting choice that excluded trans actresses from appropriately playing the part. Nor did the fact that writer-director Cynthia Mort, who had originally worked with Mary J. Blige as the potential star, sued two years before the movie came out because she had been cut out of the decision-making process. Ronald Reagan was one of the oldest U.S. presidents, so it can be challenging to find name actors who are still active at the same age to play him. She came out very publicly against his casting, but director Neil Jordan felt Cruise's celebrity persona made him right for the role. We had some choice words, for which I apologized the next day, and that was it. “He came into that room and started coming towards me. After asking nicely to change it, writer-producer Vigil Williams came at Gibson, who can best describe the scene. UPDATE: Indecent Exposure! From Ben Affleck To Angelina Jolie — 36 Sexy Stars Who Have Gone Full Frontal Nude On Film In addition to his work with Future, Daniel writes broadly on topics across the cultural spectrum, including photography, sculpture, painting, and film, the latter being the medium closest to his heart. It’s shockingly funny as personal boundaries and rules of public decorum are blithely transgressed, and the chaotic scene ends when the naked duo are apprehended by hotel security. This 2006 black comedy has no shortage of provocations, but what makes this scene work so well is Sacha Baron Cohen’s willingness to push things to their extremes. And if you've seen Reynold's most famous sports movie, you can probably already guess which sport. He was also a great football player, a stand-out in high school and was recruited to play for Wake Forest University. Now he’s a successful Hollywood actor known for his chiseled body and incredible dance moves. Robert Shaw's performance as Quint in Jaws is nearly as famous as the man-eating shark itself but the English actor was actually not Steven Spielberg's first choice. Roberts told InStyle (via ABC News) that she was offered the part but could not do it, adding that Ryan and Tom Hanks "are just such a jewel of a fit in that." The two most prestigious queens of the rom-com genre would have to be Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan but only one could play Annie Reed in Sleepless in Seattle. The Oscar winner explains that he could not "make anything out of" George Lucas' script and chose not to play the pilot of the Millennium Falcon. Despite having no qualms about playing an actual evil witch in 1993's Hocus Pocus, Bette Midler did have some reservations about playing Annie Wilkes in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's Misery from 1990. Racheal Prince, of Ballet British Columbia, said she thought Ms. Portman's character was exaggerated. The film received mixed reviews from ballerinas. Natalie Portman endured a punishing schedule for her role as a ballerina in Black Swan, which left her fearing she was going to die. I had my programmed meals, lost 3.5lb a week - like clockwork - and got down to my desired weight.’’ I gave myself four months to lose the weight. Like many live-action Disney princess actresses before her, Zegler made comments soon after her casting about how the story needed updating from the 1930s — a valid statement, but one that her haters seized upon. Lili remains pre-op for most of the movie, which was in development for over seven years, and according to all involved, needed a name actor to get funding. In 2005, however, major movie studios didn't concern themselves all that much with comic-book accuracy, and they cast Keanu Reeves in a black suit. Mamoru Oshii, director of the original anime film had no issue with it, but "whitewashing" is generally less of an issue in the more homogeneous Japan. A 1972 transgressive black comedy exploitation film written, produced, scored, shot, edited, and directed by John Waters—what more needs to be said? Originally given an NC-17 rating and challenged in the UK, Australia, Italy, and U.S., the controversy has cooled and the movie is now readily available on DVD. The film has either been banned or remains unreleased in most of the world, and has not been released in the United States since its original screening at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. This film follows four Southern California teenagers’ struggle with dysfunction at home and uncertain futures. This film explores corruption and exploitation on all levels of society as well as the use of images of innocence to control faith and lives. Determined to get her life and career back on track, Horne publicly denied she was affiliated with the Communist Party and wrote a series of letters to important individuals in Hollywood denouncing its ideology.Travolta’s charm and dance skills brought Danny to life, turning Grease into a pop-culture phenomenon that endures to this day.The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, defines both virtual assets and tokenized assets — classified “based on their intended use and technology.” Prior to this, crypto existed in an unregulated gray area, although policymakers have been watching the space for several years.Critics savaged his performance, with The Guardian calling the miscasting “complete”.Pacino’s Michael Corleone became a defining moment in American cinema, while Nicholson’s respect for the casting choice only added to his reputation as a thoughtful and discerning actor.Hitchcock had assured Hedren that mechanical birds would be used in her famous attic scene. With intimacy coordinators and closed sets becoming more of a common practice, the film industry is becoming safer. Being an actor often means pushing yourself out of your comfort zones and nothing tests an actor quite like getting naked on camera. Damon told GQ, "It's really the studio's fault for putting themselves in that position. ... He was having a go, basically, and he took his money and left." In his memoir, he wrote, "I'd not only contacted the producers but created heartrending scenes with Iceman...The producers went for it. Tom Cruise went for it." The 1994 movie Interview With A Vampire starred some of the biggest names of the 1980s and 1990s, including Brad Pitt. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show in 2020, the actor revealed that it took eight and a half hours in makeup each day to get the Grinch look correct. Polanski refused to give Faye Dunaway a break while filming the scene where Jack Nicholson surprised her in the car. This role was almost too stressful for Shelley Duvall to bear, as she started losing her hair, was severely dehydrated, and was feeling both physical and mental anguish. Travolta, meanwhile, went on to star in Pulp Fiction, which also became a defining film of the ’90s, showcasing his versatility and setting a new direction for his career. And while the roles may have gone on to make their replacements superstars, the originals have some hilarious (or cringe-worthy) stories behind why they said no. Ever wondered what Hollywood might look like if your favorite stars had said yes to the roles they turned down? The graphical sex scenes between the actress and lead actor, Willem Defoe, earned the controversy and an NC-17 rating. "I had to look skinny in order to look like a ballerina," she told Howard Stern's SiriusXM show (via Entertainment Tonight). When that wasn't enough to reach her size zero target, the raven-haired actress took to some unconventional (and rather unhealthy) methods. In order to fit the bill of tiny dancer Lily, Kunis had to slim down to the size of your average ballerina, and that started with three months of solid training. She told The Ellen DeGeneres Show (via JustJared) that she her pharmacist had actually joked that Catwoman couldn't even ride a bike. When asked about her co-star, the youngster said Hathaway's diet consisted of "rabbit food" and had left her so skinny that she broke her arm falling from a bicycle shortly after the production wrapped. Top 5 Bad Banned Films: The Censors Were Doing You a Favor Perhaps the one major concession he made was that his version of the character also smoked. Reeves, who'd had issues with an English accent in "Bram Stoker's Dracula," simply played him American. Ironically, the movie itself deals with the issue, but towards the end, so it's a bit of a spoiler. He is also a popular face amongst the Marvel fans for starring in The Incredible Hulk and for his infamous fall out with MCU. Edward Norton is a critical actor who is known from Fight Club, Birdman, and many more. Marlon Brando’s dropping out of a contract with 20th Century Fox for The Egyptian subjected to a lawsuit pressed by the film company. But Emily had to let go of the golden egg of MCU and star in Gulliver’s Travels. 2025 saw four more local players receiving their VATP license, bringing the total number of licensed VATPs to 11.6 This could bode well for compliant and engaged players, as weeding out recalcitrant businesses could engender greater trust in the industry as a whole. Australia is currently the world’s third largest crypto ATM market, and AUSTRAC’s actions come on the back of data indicating outsized use of these ATMs for scams. In parallel, HM Treasury published its hotly anticipated draft statutory instrument that would bring “qualifying crypto assets” and “qualifying stablecoins” into the perimeter of the Financial Services Markets Act. It also consulted on stablecoin issuance and custody (CP25/14) and a prudential regime for crypto firms (CP25/15), with final rules signposted for 2026. These set out the spine of a UK-specific market integrity framework and floated a “MARC” (market abuse for crypto) regime alongside an admissions/disclosure rulebook for token listings. Following the revival of her play The Children’s Hour, about societal paranoia around homosexuality, Hellman was subpoenaed in 1952 to testify about her ties to the Communist Party. Two days after she delivered her impassioned eulogy, the actor’s name was added to the Red Channels. Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo wrote the Academy Award–winning films Gun Crazy (1950), Roman Holiday (1953), and The Brave One (1956), yet he was unable to receive credit because of his blacklisted status. For all its physical sadism, though, Salo delivers some of its most repugnant moments in times where death isn't imminent—it's just something the poor teenage victims wish would show up already. In a desperate bid for dope at the end of the movie, Marion goes back-to-back with an unnamed "party girl" (Heather Litteer) on a stage surrounded by horrible men in suits clutching wads of money and flashlights. Smiling and fresh faced in the early scenes, she's the image of fear in the final shot. Requiem for a Dream is a great movie to rent if you want to convince yourself to never touch drugs again. Technically, she plays three roles in the movie (although it would kind of be spoiling the film to say who), but two of them required an absolute ton of prosthetics and makeup. Since they're literally paid to embody different characters, actors are often subject to extreme transformations for roles. Here are 10 well-known actors who were legally forced to star in movies they weren’t particularly keen on. While acting often appears to be a glamorous career, behind the scenes, actors sometimes find themselves legally bound to projects they would rather avoid. As a general rule, the actors who end up appearing in films are often not the first choice for roles. This scene is disgusting, grotesque, and graphic, but at the same time you can’t peel your eyes away from the screen. There are a number of disturbing and difficult scenes in the film, but perhaps the hardest one to watch is Patsey’s (Lupita Nyong'o) whipping. Whatever the case, they don’t get much more aggressive than what’s seen in the 53 most hard-to-watch scenes in movie history. But acting in a movie unwillingly - whether to please a studio, fulfil a contract, or because you really want to play Deadpool in a solo movie - is a bit too far, right? I actually do agree with Tiari that unknown actors should be given their chance. Daniel Day-Lewis was always Steven Spielberg's first choice to play Lincoln, however he turned him down. She also went on to say that she regretted turning it down, saying, "I stupidly said no. But in my defense, when I read the script, the bus didn’t leave the parking lot. I was like no, no, no, no. Then, I see the movie, and I’m like, 'Arrrrghh.'" In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Berry revealed that she had been offered Sandra Bullock's role in Speed. During a 30th-anniversary screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark, while sitting next to Ford, Spielberg told the crowd, "You know who I offered Jurassic Park to? This guy. Alan Grant, Jurassic Park, right here." Meanwhile, broader regulatory clarity continues to prove elusive, as another year passes without the publication of India’s long awaited crypto policy discussion paper. The number of FIU-registered providers hit 50 this year, underscoring continued growth in one of the world’s most active crypto markets. In 2025, India’s FIU continues to enforce its registration regime, putting 25 offshore crypto platforms on notice for providing services in India without registration. 2025 has seen Hong Kong regulators display nimbleness in responding to industry feedback, as they made numerous moves to iterate and improve on rules and processes. Hong Kong’s stablecoin scene was also abuzz as its regulatory framework came into effect on August 1. Other times, it can require months of intense training and risky mental and physical challenges. This can include prosthetics, fitness and weight changes, a ton of makeup, or all three. Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director. The scene goes on and on, forcing you to imagine the horrible scene inside the man's mouth, the tobacco smoke and tar coating his tongue as he eats the cigarettes and then brings them back out to puff some more. The loose narrative of Julien Donkey-Boy comes to a screeching halt as a grizzled man in glasses, a kind of birthday clown, does tricks with lit cigarettes. You don't feel like you're watching a movie; no, you're ringside at a terrible carnival. This moment from Julien Donkey-Boy, his second feature as director, brings to mind the asshole performance in Pink Flamingos. He babbles to her, saying, "Baby wants to fuck." You can joke all you want about Pabst Blue Ribbon and love letters sent from the heart, but this scene never, ever gets funny. "I'm naked quite a lot in the movie, and I thought, she has the piercings in the book, and she should have it in the movie," she said. The prosthetics lent greater intensity to Foxx's performance, but also caused him to suffer panic attacks for the first two weeks of filming. At the behest of director Taylor Hackford, Foxx wore prosthetic makeup that sealed his eyelids shut. Hollywood history is filled with fascinating “what-if” scenarios—casting decisions that could have dramatically altered iconic films and the careers of the actors who eventually played those parts.But by the time they're done, their names are known by a much wider audience than they started with.Audiences turn to the film and TV industry to escape the monotony of our everyday lives.Rather than Patrick Dempsey, it could have been Rob Lowe who took on the role of McDreamy.To deliver that gut punch, Lopez worked with an extraordinary group of young actors and put them through an emotional workout, albeit one carefully guided by her and an acting coach.He's been enormously successful in his role as British spy James Bond, but Daniel Craig has always been brutally honest about why he hates playing the character — and why he keeps doing it. That makes DC's Suicide Squad (also 2016) the likely culprit, with People reporting that the Harley Quinn actress was required to meet with a personal trainer for three hours almost every day over the course of the shoot to make sure she fit into those infamous red and blue shorts.When she did the screen test, the director allegedly told her, "Honey, you should have cut your chin two years ago."Find out which actor was slated to play Forrest Gump before Tom Hanks cinche the role, and which actor almost stole the role of Buddy the Elf from Will Farrell.Portman called her training for the psychological thriller the hardest thing she has ever experienced, revealing (via the Daily Mail) that she was working 16 hour days while barely eating.Sadly, Marquez, who stuck to her story, was plagued by mental illness throughout her life and died in a confrontation with police in 2018.Among the most speculated lavender marriages was between the famed actor Rock Hudson and his agent's secretary Phyllis Gates.Hedren was under contract to the studio, but Hitchcock, supposedly angry at her refusal to sleep with him, made sure she didn’t get any leading roles for a while — basically paying her not to work.Helen Mirren – The esteemed British actress of stage and screen made her first film appearance in "Caligula" a sexually explicit 1979 Roman epic that still faces widespread criticism and censorship today.But "Bastard Out of Carolina" depicts physical and sexual abuse in graphic scenes featuring actress Jena Malone, who was 11 years old at the time. This 1976 French drama about a young woman’s summer of sexual awakening has been banned around the world for its open portrayal of sexuality and blunt language, as well as the exposure of the main character’s vulva. Despite the hullabaloo, the film was the first horror movie nominated for an Academy Award, and was the highest grossing picture until the release of Jaws. Disturbing and dark, the story focuses on a day in the life of a teen whose goal is to deflower as many virgins as he can, unknowingly exposing his exploits to HIV. Hugh Jackman, the Australian actor best-known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men series, is one fit dude. Check out these 20 celebrities who were hits on the playing field before they were stars on the big screen. You’d think that celebrities who make millions starring on the big screen spent all of their time in acting studios, Shakespeare performances, and modeling sessions. Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Monica Bellucci, who plays the victim, is something like a performance artist for her work here. Clocking in at nearly 11 minutes long, the unbearably savage sequence is the film's cruel centerpiece. Told backwards, extreme French auteur Gaspar Noé's Irréversible depicts the aftermath of the most brutal rape scene in all of cinema. Will Smith wasn't the only member of the Smith family who lost out on a major role. "I think she didn't like what I was doing. We'd been rehearsing and doing preproduction stuff, and I think her idea of where the character was was different than where my idea of the character was, so she fired me." During a March 2019 appearance on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen," Moore confirmed the rumors that she was supposed to play Lee Israel, though according to her, she was let go from the project. One of the biggest challenges for people who have been victims of sexual abuse and harassment in the workplace is simply not being believed. Epstein’s connections to powerful people across the globe—including European royalty, political leaders, billionaires and prominent Hollywood players—made the case even more intriguing. In July 2024, initial sexual assault allegations against fantasy author Neil Gaiman surfaced on a podcast when two accusers came forward anonymously. He was one of the first to write a public report detailing the sexual abuses of famous (and influential) director and producer Harvey Weinstein. In the mid-1970s, rumors began swirling after acclaimed director Roman Polanski fled the United States after being convicted on charges of sexual assault against a minor. The man known as the Hedgehog has made almost as many mainstream appearances as he has porn films. Lords' achieved notice for her appearances in porn films in the 1980s when she was under 18, but held onto the spotlight by appearing in films by Roger Corman and John Waters. She has gone on to voice an animated version of herself on "The Family Guy," voiced a character in a "Grand Theft Auto" game, and is a favorite of paparazzi, ensuring she stays in the public eye. She was the industry's biggest star just as porn was becoming more mainstream beacuse of the internet in the 1990s. But it was common during the Golden Age for film studios to discover talent and sign them to four- to seven-year contracts. These companies created stars like Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland, but due to strict contracts, they controlled them in many ways too. But celebrities during this time put up with a lot to make it big. The sci-fi cult classic Sliders lost cast member John Rhys-Davies when the actor opted to depart after three seasons amid other cast changes. Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan was written out of the show after the show’s fifth season, with her character, Edie Britt, being killed off. It was during that time that the actor was dealing with personal issues and was even arrested on a domestic violence charge. The scribe was on set at the time and, during an encounter with Gibson, the actor apparently kicked him. The role turned Matthew’s career around and he was rewarded with a Best Actor Oscar. Not only did Mila play Natalie’s rival in Black Swan, she too lost 20 pounds for her role. For playing a troubled ballerina in 2011’s Black Swan, Natalie shed 20 pounds from her already slender frame by eating carrots and almonds while spending eight hours per day rehearsing. He cut weight again for 2010’s The Fighter to play drug addict and former boxer Dicky Eklund, losing 30 pounds. The movie was re-released years later totally drafting on Sly’s success — it was retitled The Italian Stallion. After more steady work in Germany, Sibel got the breakout role of the complicated Shae on Game Of Thrones — and most audiences around the world had no idea about the fantastic thespian’s early work. As longtime Zack Morris punching bag Screech on Saved By The Bell, Dustin Diamond was always second fiddle to a preppy, a jock, a basketcase — wait, that’s a different franchise. Looking back, Titanic fans can’t imagine anyone else but DiCaprio playing Jack, while McConaughey went on to build a reputation as a versatile actor with his own unique style and charm. DiCaprio’s portrayal of Jack turned him into an international heartthrob, and Titanic became one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Both actresses defined the ’90s, but Silverstone’s Cher set a new standard for the teen movie genre. Actress Leah Remini joined the cast in her place as a season two regular. I just had a gut feeling like it was time to go,” Burns said. “I left the show because it was just simply time to go. This movie was one of Murphy's biggest, bringing home $234 million at the box office. After getting the script, Stallone attempted to re-write his role, and the studio didn't like that.