Imagine having to transform into someone else and play that role for hours or months on end. It takes a lot of effort andskillto do something like that. Professional actors often immerse themselves in a role to such an extent that it almost seems like they really are that character.Even though performers try their best to draw you into thestory, there are some actors that people just love to hate for many reasons. That’s why we compiled this list of folks' least favorite entertainers that they simply can’t stand to watch.More info:RedditThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Imagine having to transform into someone else and play that role for hours or months on end. It takes a lot of effort andskillto do something like that. Professional actors often immerse themselves in a role to such an extent that it almost seems like they really are that character.

Even though performers try their best to draw you into thestory, there are some actors that people just love to hate for many reasons. That’s why we compiled this list of folks' least favorite entertainers that they simply can’t stand to watch.

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This post may includeaffiliate links.

You’re going to be mad. Tom Cruise. He just makes my skin crawl, I find him insufferable.

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Any of the Kardashians. I stopped watching American Horror Stories cause Kim is in them now. 🙄🤢.

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Steven Seagal.

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Only an expert who knows the acting process can help us understand why audiences react differently to various performers. That’s whyBored Pandareached out toMatthew Harrison, a world-renowned acting coach and founder ofThe Actor’s Foundry. He has taught thousands of actors and helped build many successful careers in Hollywood and around the world for over twenty years.

We asked him why there are certain actors that people seem to dislike so much. He told us that the “reason an audience member will react badly to an actor and dislike them falls under three categories:

Jada Pinkett.

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Russell Brand.

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Kevin Hart. His talent is being Kevin Hart in movies that don’t need him to be.

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An extremely interesting thing thatMatthewexplained is that “acting is the art form of life.”Audiencesdon’t just passively view plays, movies, or shows; they tend to get immersed in the story. That’s exactly why folks pass moral judgments about characters, identify with them, or even try to analyze their feelings.

Matthew explained that current audiences have “become extremely educated in human behavior, whereas audiences of the 1970s or 1980s didn’t have access to YouTube, social media, and the plethora of memes exposing real human behavior. So when an actor pushes, fakes, or plays cliché ideas, people have become extremely educated at catching them in a lie.”

“Which is why [great actors] are so good. They are never caught in a lie, are never caught presenting ideas, they are never showing you their homework, they are never faking anything. In other words, you never catch them ‘acting,’” Matthew shared.

Ellen DeGeneres.

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Jennifer Lopez.

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James Corden.

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A big reason why we might engage so heavily with what the actors are doing on screen is also because ofmirror neurons. Neuroscientists explain that these neurons get activated when we observe an individual doing something or expressing an emotion. It almost makes us feel what they are experiencing.Matthew also added to this perspective, explaining that “our animalistic brains respond to the other animals in front of us. We may have slightly forgotten this in our modern societies, but just like dogs react to what’s in front of them on a visceral level, so do we.”“If an actor is faking it, pushing emotion, thinking about their performance, and not actually being the character, then they are not in their animal mode. So the audience, who are animals, get very uncomfortable with the strange thing in front of them that looks and talks like an animal but isn’t actually being one.”“So for all these reasons, you just can’t trick an audience. The real test of this is putting an actor on stage. You absolutely cannot fake it because the audience is right there in front of you. If your heart is supposed to be broken, it better be broken. If you were dying, you would better be dying. If you were falling inlove, you had better be falling in love,” he shared.

A big reason why we might engage so heavily with what the actors are doing on screen is also because ofmirror neurons. Neuroscientists explain that these neurons get activated when we observe an individual doing something or expressing an emotion. It almost makes us feel what they are experiencing.

Matthew also added to this perspective, explaining that “our animalistic brains respond to the other animals in front of us. We may have slightly forgotten this in our modern societies, but just like dogs react to what’s in front of them on a visceral level, so do we.”

“If an actor is faking it, pushing emotion, thinking about their performance, and not actually being the character, then they are not in their animal mode. So the audience, who are animals, get very uncomfortable with the strange thing in front of them that looks and talks like an animal but isn’t actually being one.”

“So for all these reasons, you just can’t trick an audience. The real test of this is putting an actor on stage. You absolutely cannot fake it because the audience is right there in front of you. If your heart is supposed to be broken, it better be broken. If you were dying, you would better be dying. If you were falling inlove, you had better be falling in love,” he shared.

Amy Schumer.She was in Only Murders and added nothing to it, every scene was an absolute chore.

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Jared Leto. When I see him on screen I lose my movie b*ner.

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Rebel Wilson. She plays the same character in everything. It drives me nuts.

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All the posts you see here are aboutbad actorsand why people tend to dislike them. On the other hand, there are so many incredible performers that most folks seem drawn to. We asked Matthew Harrison about the qualities of some of these great entertainers.He told us that “audiences might like an actor because they are very skilled at living truthfully in a scene, maybe they simply have an interesting personality or chemistry, or they happen to be very attractive.”He also explained how some “actors can be highly skilled, and good at breaking down a script, analyzing their characters, finding the emotions of the character, connecting to the other actors on stage or screen, and delivering a very nuanced performance.”

All the posts you see here are aboutbad actorsand why people tend to dislike them. On the other hand, there are so many incredible performers that most folks seem drawn to. We asked Matthew Harrison about the qualities of some of these great entertainers.

He told us that “audiences might like an actor because they are very skilled at living truthfully in a scene, maybe they simply have an interesting personality or chemistry, or they happen to be very attractive.”

He also explained how some “actors can be highly skilled, and good at breaking down a script, analyzing their characters, finding the emotions of the character, connecting to the other actors on stage or screen, and delivering a very nuanced performance.”

Lena Dunham. Omg insufferable.

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I get hates on for this…Megan Fox.

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CTRL + F for Kevin Sorbo and I didn’t find him soooo…..Kevin Sorbo.

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That’s why Matthew explained that “aspiring actors need to know that there’s no such thing as talent. Talent is a lie and psychologically disproven. Actors need to find the skills, sharpen their tools, and [keep practicing].”

“What makes acting effective is when an actor has done ridiculous, exhaustive, and rigorous homework. They have to have an unbelievable ability to understand human psychology to better be able to break down scripts, know story analysis, and understand the character.”

Andy Dick.

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Dakota Johnson, if I hear she’s in something I won’t watch.

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This may be a hot take but Blake Lively.

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Who knew that acting required so much more than just showing up and speaking memorized lines? It’s understandable that different people may be fond of or dislike certain performers. Now that we’ve learned the extent of what goes on behind the scenes, it might help us be a bit kinder towards these actors. They’re doing it for our entertainment, after all.We’d love to hear from you about actors you love and possibly dislike.

Who knew that acting required so much more than just showing up and speaking memorized lines? It’s understandable that different people may be fond of or dislike certain performers. Now that we’ve learned the extent of what goes on behind the scenes, it might help us be a bit kinder towards these actors. They’re doing it for our entertainment, after all.

We’d love to hear from you about actors you love and possibly dislike.

Cara Delevingne. Total talent vacuum.

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Nick Cannon. Jesus. Almost ruined B99.

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Rob Schneider.

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Dwayne Johnson. You just KNOW the movie won’t have any substance.

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Most of Adam Sandler’s friends.

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Bad Bunny, who keeps putting him in things?

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When I was younger I really hated Shelley Duvall. Her whiny, yelling and tear ridden performance in The Shining, and her being Olive Oyl. I thought she was the worst.As an adult I was able to see that she was just a great actress that performed both of those roles to absolute perfection. Like Joffrey in Game of Thrones their performance was entirely convincing and gave you a visceral reaction to the character.Add into all that she also made fairytale theatre. If you haven’t seen it please sail the seven seas and show it to your children or your own inner child. The Frog Prince features Robin Williams as the Frog. They always had celebrity featured performers in their fairytales.R.I.P. Shelley Duvall.

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Markie Mark Wahlberg. I know some people like him in certain roles, but he doesn’t really add anything. Others can elevate him, but he’s a net negative.

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I have nothing against Chris Pratt, but I’d like it if he wasn’t in everything ever anymore.

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Comedian/actress but Tiffany Haddish. I cannot stand her humor..

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Gal Gadot. Wooden.

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Awkwafina….

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