Famous Actors Who Are Notoriously Difficult To Work With

As per 'Stars Insider', actor Tom Cruise encountered considerable stress while filming 'Mission: Impossible 7' amid the pandemic. He expressed frustration toward staff members who didn't follow Covid-19 safety protocols, which was seen as unprofessional. After an audio recording of his initial outburst leaked, Cruise delivered another angry speech. According to 'TMZ', at least five staff members resigned following the incident.

When Leonardo DiCaprio was younger, fame posed challenges for him. James Cameron, director of 'Titanic,' recalled how DiCaprio initially declined to audition for the role of "Jack" alongside Kate Winslet. Despite Winslet's confirmation as "Rose", DiCaprio wasn't keen on reading for the part during a screen test. Later, he returned for what he thought was just another meeting with Winslet, unaware it was an audition. Casually remarking, "Oh, I don’t read," according to 'Stars Insider' DiCaprio seemed reluctant to audition.

Cameron was ready to reject DiCaprio, but the actor surprised him, asking, "Wait, if I don’t read, I don’t get the part? Just like that?" according to 'Stars Insider'. Cameron emphasized the importance of casting the right person for such a significant movie. When DiCaprio finally did read for the part, Cameron was amazed. Despite DiCaprio's initial negativity, once the camera started rolling, he transformed into "Jack" effortlessly. Cameron described the moment as if dark clouds had cleared, and a ray of sunshine illuminated the character. It was then that Cameron knew DiCaprio was the perfect fit for the role.

Hugh Grant has been accused of bad behavior by co-stars more than once. In 2023, he had an outburst while filming 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.' According to 'Stars Insider', the actor said, "I lost my temper with a woman in my eyeline on day one, I assumed she was some executive from the studio who should have known better. Then it turns out that she's an extremely nice local woman who was the chaperone of the young girl. Terrible. A lot of groveling...." Grant added, "I did a Christian Bale," in comparing himself to Christian Bale's infamous outburst on the set of 'Terminator Salvation' in 2009.

Christian Bale is renowned for his commitment to method acting and intense perfectionism. According to 'Stars Insider', he made headlines for his outburst directed at the director of photography while filming 'Terminator Salvation.' The incident, captured on camera, caused widespread shock and scrutiny from the public.

Gwyneth Paltrow, known for her role in 'Sliding Doors,' has been described as having a cold attitude. As per 'Stars Insider', she displayed a frosty demeanor while working with Scarlett Johansson on 'Iron Man 2.'

Alec Baldwin, the eldest of the Baldwin brothers, became known for his impulsive actions. In 2013, MSNBC ended his contract amid allegations of directing homophobic slurs at a videographer.

Megan Fox reportedly had disagreements with director Michael Bay during the filming of 'Transformers,' which ultimately led to her departure from the franchise. According to 'Stars Insider', she allegedly made a comment comparing him to Hitler, prompting executive producer Steven Spielberg to make the decision to part ways with her.

Charlie Sheen, the former star of 'Two and a Half Men.' reportedly gained a reputation for his disrespectful behavior towards coworkers during filming, as well as general disorderliness due to his substance abuse issues. When he was fired from the famous show, he took to social media to blast its creator.

Singer Beyoncé has faced criticism for her demanding behavior, particularly during the 2013 Super Bowl, where her requests were considered excessive and unreasonable by many, as per 'Stars Insider'