Though celebrities arguably live fancier and more exciting lives, there’s one thing that they have in common with everyone else—being respectful, polite, and easy to work with is highly valued in Hollywood just as much as everywhere else.Redditor u/TheG00DESTBoi sparked a discussion after asking people who have worked on movie sets about the most difficult and entitled starsthey’ve claimedto have met. The responses were eye-opening and we’ve collected the most shocking ones to share with you. It just goes to show how much an actor’s behavior behind the scenes can affect their reputation, even years down the line.Bored Pandareached out to entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyleexpert Mike Sington, who’s known as Hollywood’s Ultimate Insider, to hear his thoughts on how actors can make themselves easy and pleasant to work with. Be sure to check out his insights as you scroll down.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Though celebrities arguably live fancier and more exciting lives, there’s one thing that they have in common with everyone else—being respectful, polite, and easy to work with is highly valued in Hollywood just as much as everywhere else.
Redditor u/TheG00DESTBoi sparked a discussion after asking people who have worked on movie sets about the most difficult and entitled starsthey’ve claimedto have met. The responses were eye-opening and we’ve collected the most shocking ones to share with you. It just goes to show how much an actor’s behavior behind the scenes can affect their reputation, even years down the line.
Bored Pandareached out to entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyleexpert Mike Sington, who’s known as Hollywood’s Ultimate Insider, to hear his thoughts on how actors can make themselves easy and pleasant to work with. Be sure to check out his insights as you scroll down.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
My friend has worked on Dr. Phil for years. He has a no eye contact rule and is apparently one of the nastiest, most self-absorbed people in the industry.
Entertainment expert Mike, from LA, was kind enough to share his insights on what stars should keep in mind if they want to leave a good impression on those they work with and create a positive atmosphere in the workplace.
It also helps if the talent embraces collaboration with their colleagues, from the director and their fellow actors to the entire production team. The celebrity expert suggests that the actors should be open to feedback and be willing to adapt to the needs of the project. The more flexible you are, the better. “Your ability to roll with the punches can be invaluable.”
I used to work in the industry for a while. Asked some colleagues about the worst people they’ve worked with. More than one said Steven Segal was a grade A douchbag.
Celebrities should strive to keep open lines of communication with their coworkers. If they have any ideas or concerns, it’s important to voice them constructively. Meanwhile, it’s also essential to actively listen to others' perspectives, too.Directors and production teams also value stars who can keep their ego in check. “Remember that the success of a project depends on the collective effort of the entire team, not just one individual,“entertainment expert Mikereiterated to Bored Panda.
Celebrities should strive to keep open lines of communication with their coworkers. If they have any ideas or concerns, it’s important to voice them constructively. Meanwhile, it’s also essential to actively listen to others' perspectives, too.
Directors and production teams also value stars who can keep their ego in check. “Remember that the success of a project depends on the collective effort of the entire team, not just one individual,“entertainment expert Mikereiterated to Bored Panda.
I have a story I’m telling second hand. This was in a hotel, not a movie set, so sorry for breaking the rules. Apparently Sylvester Stallone had been angering the cleaning staff because he was leaving [turds] in the shower. When the manager complained to his “people” about this behavior, his publicist explained that they had to understand that Mr. Stallone was a very busy man.
Faye Dunaway, Faye Dunaway… and I cannot stress this enough… FAYE DUNAWAY. I’ve had dealings with her personally and can vouch for her entitledness, and nastiness, but my friend who works on movie sets has horror stories.Extremely demanding, and also picky. She brings her scales with her everywhere and will make anyone catering weigh it up in front of her. She has a no eye contact rule, which must never be disobeyed, and she also yells and screams when things do not go her way.
On top of that, you have to remember that many of the details related to your work projects probably shouldn’t be revealed in public or to anyone privately. The expert pointed out just how important it is to respect the confidentiality of the scripts, and the info related to the production. “Avoid sharing spoilers or behind-the-scenes details without permission,” he added.But above everything is respect. “Treat everyone on set with respect and kindness, regardless of their role. A positive and respectful attitude can go a long way in creating a harmonious working environment,” Mike said, adding that showing gratitude to the people who support you in your career goes a long way. It’s also not only about you: “Recognize the contributions of the crew and fellow actors to the project’s success,” he noted.
On top of that, you have to remember that many of the details related to your work projects probably shouldn’t be revealed in public or to anyone privately. The expert pointed out just how important it is to respect the confidentiality of the scripts, and the info related to the production. “Avoid sharing spoilers or behind-the-scenes details without permission,” he added.
But above everything is respect. “Treat everyone on set with respect and kindness, regardless of their role. A positive and respectful attitude can go a long way in creating a harmonious working environment,” Mike said, adding that showing gratitude to the people who support you in your career goes a long way. It’s also not only about you: “Recognize the contributions of the crew and fellow actors to the project’s success,” he noted.
Shia Labeouf. Shia is a real a*****e, has an anger problem.
Bruce villanch demanded I serve him his skittles while in my underwear . I was young and wanted to get into the industry so I, regretfully, did it
It’s absolute common sense, but it’s essential to treat others like you’d want to be treated. The Golden Rule doesn’t go out of fashion, after all. However, common sense isn’t as common as you’d think, even among the crème de la crème of Hollywood.
Not that it’s any surprise to anyone, but Michael Cera is a huge fg ae.I watched so many young musicians come up to him during the Sex Bob-omb tour come up to him to talk about music or gush about how he inspired them, only for him to either brush them off completely, ask them why they’re talking to him, or just have security come take them away.Total d**k.
You won’t have a quality movie without a large team of dedicated, hard-working people. A star can’t do a hundred jobs at once—even they need support. Which you won’t get if you’re constantly throwing your weight around, showing off how much more important you are than everyone else. You need to stay grounded even when the entire world is chanting your name. And being optimistic about the project when things get tough can only help.Now that’s not to say that all celebs are nasty and mean. That’s far from the case! There are plenty of A-listers, from Keanu Reeves and Tom Hanks to Paul Rudd and Dwayne Johnson, who are an utter delight to be around. What you see is what you get: smiles, charisma, and genuine care.But it’s not like these beloved actors are perfect either. Everyone has a bad day once in a while. The stress of starring in projects that cost hundreds of millions of dollars can really get to you. Even Hanks, many people’s icon and Hollywood’s sweetheart, has admitted to this.
You won’t have a quality movie without a large team of dedicated, hard-working people. A star can’t do a hundred jobs at once—even they need support. Which you won’t get if you’re constantly throwing your weight around, showing off how much more important you are than everyone else. You need to stay grounded even when the entire world is chanting your name. And being optimistic about the project when things get tough can only help.
Now that’s not to say that all celebs are nasty and mean. That’s far from the case! There are plenty of A-listers, from Keanu Reeves and Tom Hanks to Paul Rudd and Dwayne Johnson, who are an utter delight to be around. What you see is what you get: smiles, charisma, and genuine care.
But it’s not like these beloved actors are perfect either. Everyone has a bad day once in a while. The stress of starring in projects that cost hundreds of millions of dollars can really get to you. Even Hanks, many people’s icon and Hollywood’s sweetheart, has admitted to this.
My moms friend did security for concerts, she always told us about how nice the bands were BUT Adele was a nightmare, her fans started to line up before her concert outside of the Stadium and Adele REFUSED to do sound check because she didn’t want anyone to hear her for “FREE” and you couldn’t look at her when she spoke to you.
Lisa Kudrow was the biggest surprise to me. She was a stone cold b***h when I’d see her at work (not on a film set, but she’d come in to a spa I worked at), very demanding, very rude, very curt, and snappy like an angry chihuahua. She seemed really stressed and tired. I totally expected more from Phoebe tbh.
“Not everybody is at their best every single day on a motion picture set. I’ve had tough days trying to be a professional when my life has been falling apart in more ways than one and the requirement for me that day is to be funny, charming, and loving— and it’s the last way I feel,”he told the BBCin an interview.What Hanks does pride himself on is his punctuality. “What cannot occur on a motion picture is that someone cannot monkey around with the timing or the length of the shoot or the budget. That is a cardinal sin in the motion picture business. You will be amazed at how many people know that they can get away with it, and are told they can get away with it, because they are carrying the movie on their shoulders,” the actor opened up to the BBC.In his new book,‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,’Hanks referred to some actors who are “cry-babies, psychological train wrecks, on-the-wagon alcoholics, off-the-wagon addicts… and more than a couple of feuds between the Talent.”
“Not everybody is at their best every single day on a motion picture set. I’ve had tough days trying to be a professional when my life has been falling apart in more ways than one and the requirement for me that day is to be funny, charming, and loving— and it’s the last way I feel,”he told the BBCin an interview.
What Hanks does pride himself on is his punctuality. “What cannot occur on a motion picture is that someone cannot monkey around with the timing or the length of the shoot or the budget. That is a cardinal sin in the motion picture business. You will be amazed at how many people know that they can get away with it, and are told they can get away with it, because they are carrying the movie on their shoulders,” the actor opened up to the BBC.
In his new book,‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,’Hanks referred to some actors who are “cry-babies, psychological train wrecks, on-the-wagon alcoholics, off-the-wagon addicts… and more than a couple of feuds between the Talent.”
I got hired in for 4 days for a Netflix original film and Chris Pine was a massive douchebag. All the crew were completely fed up with him
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Jeremy Renner is on top of a frozen mountain at night and demands chili with no specifications. The crafty then sends the chili with a cart of topping options.Edit: It takes at least twenty minutes to get to the top of the mountain, no matter what. When it arrives, Renner chews out the crafty assistant, saying he expected chili in five minutes. The crafty assistant fires back at him, telling him nobody’s getting anything from basecamp to the top of this mountain in five minutes without a helicopter. The crafty assistant is banned from talking to or looking at Renner for the rest of the shoot.
From a friend who’s a movie director:Daniel Radcliffe - really down-to-earth and genuinely nice guyMichelle Williams - incredibly difficult to work with, once made them reshoot the scene four times because “her hands looked ugly"Russell Crowe - super arrogant and self-importantKeira Knightley - nice and quite down-to-earth but rather demanding
If you want to know the most entitled person I had to deal with, it was hands down Michael Bay. He is an a**hole of the first order and anyone associated with him (his bodyguard/assistants), his two huge-ass dogs, and some of his other staff are all straight-up entitled jerks.
I was a production assistant back in 2004–05, and I noticed mainly European actors were very humble and low maintenance, and it was US talent that was the opposite (with exceptions of course). On the films I worked on, Scarlett Johansson was very high maintenance. It was her first tentpole film, and I think it went to her head a little bit. She kept demanding extra things left and right, and it was a miserable experience for most of the PAs on set.
Not an actor but a director, David Fincher. He is a a pain to work with and he is beyond eccentric. Did some work as an audio PA (production assistant) for awhile. If anyone wore anything red on his set they were fired on the spot.
Family member works in the industry.Ben Stiller and John Cusack have been described as very entitled and exactly what you would expect from them.
Had a good friend that was an extra on the set of ‘The Prestige’. They were told not to interact with Bale due to his method acting but he witnessed a child of someone on the set playing X-Men (figures) with Hugh Jackman - Hugh was Magneto and the kid was Wolverine.
I was a cameraman for one of my jobs and also worked at cons in my home state in between. Sean Schemmel (who voices Goku in the Dragon Ball English dub) is a d*ck, and takes playing Goku waaaaay too seriously. He is possessive about the role and insults others who’ve voiced him.
Martin Kove. (Kreese, in the original Karate Kid).PA had to pick him up at 9am sharp, he stared at the kid through a locked glass door for an hour laughing and reading the newspaper. Fully dressed, ready to go, laughing as the PA’s supervisor screamed audibly at the kid through a walkie to get him to set. The PA was in tears when he finally came out, terrified he had already lost his job.Same PA was assigned to take him home after the shoot. Kove says he wants to go to McDonald’s on the way back, apologizes. Kid says production didn’t give him any money. Kove says, “I’m buying. Sorry about this morning. I don’t know what got into me. Go ahead. Order whatever you want.” PA’s so pissed, he says he wants nothing. Kove convinces him to get something. “Get a cookie. At least a cookie. My treat,” says Kove. PA says, “Alright, fine. I’ll take a cookie.” Kove buys the cookie at the drive through, gets nothing for himself.As they pull away, Kove eats the cookie while staring at the PA in the rear view mirror the entire way back to the hotel.
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