Celebs Who Have Acknowledged and Expressed Regret

Quentin Tarantino: Director Quentin Tarantino has publicly expressed his deep regret for putting Uma Thurman in harm's way during the filming of 'Kill Bill.' A dangerous driving stunt gone wrong led to Thurman's severe injuries, and Tarantino admitted that it was one of the biggest regrets of his life, even though it was an unintentional mistake.

Jane Fonda: The iconic actress and activist, Jane Fonda, has expressed regret regarding her motherhood and parenting skills. She acknowledged that she was not the mother she wished she had been to her children and shared her desire to mend her relationships with them. Fonda's own difficult relationship with her mother, who committed suicide when Jane was young, may have contributed to her regrets regarding motherhood.

Kate Winslet: Despite the immense success of 'Titanic,' Kate Winslet expressed regret about her performance in the film, particularly her American accent. She felt critical of her own work and wished she could redo certain scenes.

Madonna: The Queen of Pop, Madonna, has famously expressed regret over her marriages. She has been married twice and candidly admitted that both marriages were mistakes. Her first marriage to Sean Penn was marred by allegations of abuse, while her second marriage to Guy Ritchie ended acrimoniously. Madonna has even referred to her second marriage as a form of imprisonment.

Paul McCartney: The legendary musician Paul McCartney revealed his regret about not expressing love to his fellow Beatles bandmate John Lennon while he was alive. He attributed this to the working-class cultural norms of his upbringing but acknowledged the profound love he had for Lennon. McCartney's regrets have driven him to openly embrace the love he felt for his late friend.

Sophie Turner: 'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner regretted not having the university experience due to her early start in the show. She missed out on the typical college activities and expressed a desire for a more traditional young adulthood.

Justin Timberlake: Justin Timberlake regretted his handling of the infamous Super Bowl halftime show incident with Janet Jackson. He acknowledged that he should have done more to support Jackson during the controversy and recognized the societal double standard in the blame placed heavily on her.

Colin Firth: Actor Colin Firth expressed regret for not speaking out against Harvey Weinstein after learning about the sexual assault allegations made by his co-star Sophie Dix. Firth admitted that he should have taken action to support Dix and expressed deep remorse for not doing so.

Carrie Fisher: Known for her role as Princess Leia in 'Star Wars,' Carrie Fisher surprisingly regretted taking on the iconic role. She felt it overshadowed her career and life in ways she hadn't anticipated, leading her to feel confined by her association with the character.

Ben Affleck: Ben Affleck has openly expressed his biggest regret as divorcing Jennifer Garner in 2015, after a decade of marriage. His struggles with alcoholism during that time compounded the marital issues, and he later revealed that the divorce was a painful moment in his life, mirroring his parents' divorce when he was a child. However, he has also learned to view his regrets as opportunities for growth and self-improvement.