30+ Actors Who Regret Their Most Iconic Roles & the Reasons Why
Not every actor looks back fondly on their work.
Over the years, plenty of stars have admitted they aren’t exactly thrilled with some of the movies or TV shows that made them famous — even if those roles turned out to be their most iconic, successful, or recognizable to audiences.
For some, the issue was how their performance turned out. Others pointed to behind-the-scenes conflicts with co-stars or directors. And in certain cases, the script just didn’t hold up over time, leaving them feeling regretful about ever signing on.
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Click through to see which actors have since admitted they regret or dislike some of their most famous roles…
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