Hollywood's Villains: Celebs That People Love to Hate

Some celebrities face criticism and hate from the public for reasons that aren't always clear. Anne Hathaway is one of these stars. Despite her talent and success, she's been targeted by critics and social media users. Despite the negativity, she keeps going in her career.

During the 2010s, there was a surge of negativity towards Anne Hathaway, with the hashtag #Hathahate trending on social media in 2013. Many people found her enthusiasm and "theater kid" personality irritating, contributing to the backlash against her. Despite the criticism, Hathaway continues to thrive in Hollywood.

Robert Pattinson often faces criticism from the public. Some wonder if his body language plays a role in this. According to the Science of People, people make quick judgments about others, determining if they are friend or foe, often in less than a second.

Gwyneth Paltrow often receives criticism despite her success, partly due to her condescending smile and the privileged image associated with her Goop wellness brand.

Angelina Jolie is disliked, especially due to the rumors about her role in Brad Pitt's separation from Jennifer Aniston. According to Anderson-Carpenter, celebrities like Jolie face harsher criticism from the public than ordinary people.

Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, who works as an assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State University, explains that people tend to dislike certain celebrities because they prefer those who are similar to them. For example, some individuals might find the immense wealth of celebrities like the Kardashians off-putting.

Some stars, like Justin Bieber, are loved by many but also disliked by others. Sharon Marcus, a professor at Columbia University and author of 'The Drama of Celebrity,' explains that celebrities often become objects of fantasy for the public. "And fantasies are complex, contradictory, and messy," she adds.

Many famous people, like John Mayer, get a lot of criticism from the public because of their reputation for dating around or behaving in ways that don't always match our values. However, Marcus points out, "Even when we know a lot about their private lives, we don't know them the way we know people we've actually met."

Some celebrities face unpopularity due to both their actions and appearances. Shia LaBeouf, for instance, appears aggressive in photos and has a troubled history with the law. This combination hasn't helped him gain favor with the public.

Actor Ben Affleck often appears on 'most hated celebs' lists, partly due to his tendency to sport a partial smile, which some perceive as a smirk. Research suggests that a raised chin, often seen with his partial smile, can make him appear less appealing in photos, potentially coming across as condescending.