Top 20 Actors Who DESTROYED Their Careers with One Movie

you think this is some kind of game yeah now we're playing it you're playing I'm at work seems like you love your job welcome to watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 actors who destroyed their careers with one movie well you know it's because you've been eating so much lately it's a very strong possibility that the car is shrinking for this list we'll be looking at the most awful films that single-handedly ruined a performer's acting prospects that's not to say that these thespians never bounced back but they definitely had to hit rock bottom first which of these actors are you most excited to see make a comeback let us know in the comments number 20 Hayden Christensen jumper with an 85 million dollar Budget on the line it makes sense that Hollywood Suits wanted a big name star to headline this sci-fi romp unfortunately Hayden Christensen wasn't the sure thing they'd hoped for what do you think you're doing here huh Bowie jump right back you're not supposed to say all this stuff you're not supposed to be here get out his work in the Star Wars franchise wasn't exactly what you'd call well received so without a lightsaber in his hand audiences weren't as keen on checking him out Jumper's critical disappointment seemingly proved that christensen's value was limited to the galaxy far far away in layperson's terms that meant his solo career was pretty much DOA I I think I need to talk to my lawyers at least he fell in love with co-star Rachel Bilson because otherwise jumper was pretty much a misfire number 19. Emil Hirsch Speed Racer an adaptation of a beloved anime by the directors of the Matrix should have hit the gas all the way to box office gold but 2008's Speed Racer couldn't even cross the finish line of profitability within a year he'll be filing for bankruptcy after that he won the rest right you are the devil the film's dastardly returns crashed into Hollywood infamy and it took Emil Hirsch's mainstream career with it after a few standout showings in the mid-2000s the actor leveraged all his capital on this CGI spectacle so when Speed Racer swerved off course there was nothing Hirsch could do as his leading man status dwindled away he's been mostly stuck in bit Parts ever since which is a far cry from what he could have accomplished had Speed Racer not derailed his bank ability I can't ridiculous number 18 Madonna Swept Away there are several examples of music artists successfully transitioning to film careers however Madonna in swept away is not one of them to be fair the Queen of Pop was no stranger to a movie set by 2002 but this starring role was clearly above her capabilities Adventure is over the adventure is just starting for you my friend speak to your captain so when her lackluster performance sank the movie both critics and audiences agreed Madonna should just stick to singing in fact she echoed that sentiment herself following sweptaway's critical bloodbath Madonna vowed to never act again want to go back I don't want to be tested since this film is often cited as one of the worst ever made it's safe to say that the feeling is mutual from Hollywood number 17 Justin Chatwin Dragon Ball Evolution it's almost impressive to assemble a cast this wooden especially with such a claimed Source material to base off of although in his defense Justin chatwin's flat turn as Goku is just one of the many many issues plaguing this maligned adaptation but is the face of it all it's chatwin's movie career that's in most need of resuscitation he will kill you emblem he will destroy everything ever since his starring vehicle was ripped to shreds Chatwin has shifted to Independent films and a prominent role on Shameless to this day he's yet to book a gig that's anywhere near the profile of his work before Dragon Ball Evolution but that's what headlining one of the most hated films of the 2000s will get you I'm sorry Master roshi we just weren't ready to have you leave us number 16 Topher Grace Spider-Man 3. do you remember what you did to me we all know him from the huge That 70s Show but his big movie appearances have been somewhat of a rarity being cast as Venom in Spider-Man 3 should have been a massive career booster for Grace but unfortunately it sucked you're so right I'm thinking humiliation true Spider-Man 3 is admired by many but the movie did receive heavy criticism for trying to shoehorn in too many villains Grace's Venom being the straw that broke the camel's back his portrayal of the disgraced journalist and anti-spidy wasn't bad it's just unfortunate that a lot of the animosity towards the movie's villain problem ended up on his shoulders and he's yet to have an acting gig of the same status since oh my spider sense is tingling if you know what I'm talking about number 15 Meg Ryan proof of life like Demi Moore and Julia Roberts Meg Ryan was 90s movie royalty with starring roles and you've got male and Sleepless in Seattle when she lined up alongside a Russell Crowe for the movie Proof of Life a story about hostage negotiations it seemed like a guaranteed Thrill Ride I had some really bad news you want to go inside and sit down well it turns out it was not the movie had a few good twists and turns and Ryan's performance was commendable but overall it was flat and predictable and since then Ryan's big roles have been few and far between you can't can't possibly make any sense out of it you can't push it away here's to hoping that she'll pop up in another legendary Diner scene someday soon number 14. Chris O'Donnell Batman and Robin I want a car chicks dig the car is why Superman works alone the only Justice here is that this film never got its planned sequel but in order to spare the masses another round of bat nipples Chris O'Donnell's movie career had to be sacrificed the proposed Robin spin-off was canned but that was the least of his issues the toxic reaction to Batman and Robin allegedly kept the boy wonders actor out of a job for almost two years [Music] since then he's slowly rebuilt his reputation doing regular gigs on network TV but it's taken him the better part of two decades to fully recover clearly O'Donnell's turn as Robin didn't buy him any industry Goodwill even with a bad credit card number 13 Demi Moore striptease in 1996 Demi Moore became both a Trailblazer and a cautionary tale for the exact same project she was paid a staggering 12.5 million dollars for her work in Striptease becoming the then highest paid actress in film history however Moore was unable to deliver a film befitting such a Payday while striptease was a moderate financial success it was demolished by critics and deemed not worth Moore's Hefty price tag afterwards with her brand on shaky footing Hollywood's eight girls struggled to recapture the same celebrity she had in the 90s hey that you have nothing to be ashamed of I know that and you know that but the judge won't not him a few films a Hiatus and a lot of drama later Moore still hasn't completely recovered Number 12. Warren Beatty Town and Country at the end of the day movies are made to make money so after delivering one of the biggest box office bombs in American history it's no surprise Warren Beatty hid his face in shame in fact in the decades following Town and Country he's only appeared in three on-screen projects with a sharp downturn like that it's clear that this bomb sent Beatty into a premature retirement you know it's been a long day although it's hard to say if that was self-mandated or because no one was willing to pay him anymore after all nothing can change the fact that Beatty is the star of a movie that only made back a ninth of its production budget so I guess I'll be living in the apartment yeah number 11 Halle Berry Catwoman after a historic Oscar win for 2001's Monsters Ball Halle Berry cashed in her industry cred for roles in high-paying Blockbusters but just when she was about to enter permanent A-list status she starred in a little film called Catwoman cat got your tongue to call it the rent of the litter would be putting it nicely the film's downright atrocious reception single-handedly stopped Barry's career in its tracks then with a new Razzie award for worst actress her box office numbers sank to very worrying lows that's all I ever wanted now keep it down it's taken the better part of 15 years but Barry's career has begun to show signs of life again for everyone's sake fingers crossed she stays away from the cat claws this time number 10. John Travolta Battlefield Earth so much Goodwill after Pulp Fiction so much potential so what the hell is this obviously this is going to take a while based on the L Ron Hubbard novel of the same name Battlefield Earth follows a human Rebellion against a race of alien overlords John Travolta whose career up to this point boasted movies like Greece the aforementioned Pulp Fiction Saturday Night Fever and Face-Off played a lead role in the movie mainly because it was linked into his Scientology beliefs I just want to do whatever serves the corporation bests criticized for its acting script special effects and well pretty much everything it's a Sci-Fi Feast of cheese for a certain generation Travolta will forever be known as the Battlefield Earth guy there must be some mistake number nine Taylor Kitsch John Carter okay see my name is John Carter Virginia is where I'm from this is a strange one it's a Sci-Fi Disney movie with tons of action great special effects and a large number of admiring fans so why is it on this list well due to some questionable marketing and the fact that the title John Carter hardly inspires excitement the movie did kind of poorly at the box office like failed to recoup its budget poorly I take you for a man who's lost the only entry in a proposed Trilogy John Carter saw its lead and titular actor just fade away sure Kitsch has had some decent supporting roles since but it's a long way from starring as the lead in a Disney blockbuster maybe I ought to get behind number eight Jamie Kennedy Son of the Mask the phrase like father like son apparently doesn't apply to movies sure no one was ever going to match Jim Carrey's Pitch Perfect comedic timing but this sequel couldn't even get close and who else is there to blame other than the man himself Jamie Kennedy okay you look hot give it back my son Hollywood certainly thought so and ever since the film's disastrous debut Kennedy hasn't garnered much traction in the industry nowadays he's mainly relegated to TV rules or stand-up comedy and even those have dwindled in recent years in 2021 he released a series of videos on his YouTube channel attributing the film's failures to its haphazard production schedule but in any case that's hardly a consolation you're gonna be making 20 million plus 20 well that didn't quite happen number seven Taylor Lautner abduction I don't even know these people I need answers you've been looking for answers your whole life you just didn't know what questions to ask as the Twilight Saga inched towards his conclusion its young stars were some of the most promising in cinema Taylor Lautner included and after starring in a huge franchise like that your next steps are crucial but unfortunately for lab partner his big action Blockbuster abduction didn't earn him the title of Action Hero like he'd hoped suddenly everyone around me is dying Karen and I don't want anything to happen to you criticized for its awful writing and the fact that it was basically a lame rip-off of the Jason Bourne movies abduction was universally panned and Lautner has struggled to regain his A-list status since the golden raspberry award nomination he earned for the movie is still hanging around his neck like an albatross number six Cuba Gooding Jr boat trip since earning himself a well-deserved best supporting actor Oscar for Jerry Maguire Cuba Gooding Jr's career has been a bit of a roller coaster don't worry buddy back home in a good job out of here although starring in several great films since then his filmography has also been filled with lower budget direct to DVD movies and a few really really bad movies of which have hampered his rise back to Oscar form are you okay [Music] one of the main offenders was undoubtedly Boat Trip lewd awkward to watch and boasting a seven percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes it's about two straight guys who end up on a gay cruise and the fun just never starts we mean this is the guy that gave us show me the money come on man show me the money [Music] number five Roberto benini Pinocchio in the 1990s Roberto benini wrote directed and starred in The Italian film Life is Beautiful it went on to receive seven Academy Award nominations and three wins including his trophy for best actor so when he tackled a story as famous as Pinocchio hopes were high he'd be able to capture the same lightning in a bottle and I want to become the sort of boy who's good and honest well-behaved does what he's told goes to school and works hard however the film makes some very questionable creative choices after just one scene it's clear why benini's career has been rather muted ever since he hasn't quite reclaimed his dignity yet can't go out like this look that's the Dual edged sword of writing and directing yourself you keep all the glory and all the infamy as well number four Mike Myers The Love Guru times change rapidly in the movie business what worked in the 90s or the 2000s may not work today case in point Mike Myers The Love Guru known for his irreverent 90s comedies especially the Austin Powers movies Meyer's style of Comedy has been pretty consistently silly over the years but when he tried to sell the ridiculous Love Guru to audiences in 2008 it did not land well at all it's the beard it makes me look like Santa with inappropriate cringe-worthy gross out gags coming out of its ears the movie left Myers with more razzies than a trifle boyfriend nope girlfriend well I mean there was one time in college really what was that I didn't hear anything and since then he's not done any movies flaunting his old brand of humor which is probably for the best fine I don't need material things I was put on this Earth to spread a message of peace and love number three Gina Davis Cutthroat Island following a series of runaway hits in the 80s and early 90s this actor seemed poised to take over Hollywood and yet all it takes is one flop to knock a performer off their throne in Gina Davis's case that was Cutthroat Island all right I'm going but no tricks and hurry the actor had seemingly hoped the swashbuckling Adventure film would turn her into an action star and it certainly did change her image just not for the better the movie was an unmitigated disaster and marked the end of her lucrative track record her career still hasn't quite found its footing again but on the bright side Davis has become very comfortable behind the scenes instead I thought I could never see you again yes Mr classical it's me [Music] number two Eddie Murphy Norbit at the height of his popularity this legendary comedian bet hard on himself so Eddie Murphy starred in Norbit as not one not two but three separate characters however the only impressive part of this performance is how ludicrously annoying it is the harshly negative reactions to the film spelled Doom for the schtick Murphy had defined his career by then without audience Goodwill or a hot IP to prop him up the actor's popularity nosedived you can count on one hand how many films he was in during the 2010s Murphy has returned with a few prominent releases around the turn of the 2020s but the jury is still out if the Norbit stench has faded or not [Music] subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one Elizabeth Berkeley show Girls we've tried to give the benefit of the doubt where possible but when it comes to show Girls we got nothing I used to love doggy Chow this movie is so bad that it earned a record number of Razzie Award nominations and a cult status for its sheer awfulness unfortunately for former teen actress Elizabeth Berkeley she played the lead role the film as a whole is bad and weird in its own right but Berkeley's acting is dire throughout as she famously overacts in many of the scenes where are you from Becky's from where Becky's places The Fallout from the movie was so bad she was dropped by her agent as a result and although she's been in tons of movies since Showgirls will forever be a defining black mark on her career [Music] check out these other clips from WatchMojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos

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Length: 19min 9sec (1149 seconds)

Published: Sat Apr 29 2023