Friendship Over: 50+ Celebrities Who Won’t Be Seen Working Together Ever Again!
Claire Danes & Leonardo DiCaprio
Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio were two young actors when their skills were featured in the 1996 adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet.” However, Leonardo famously called Claire “too uptight.” Yikes!
Later on, Claire was offered a role in “Titanic” but declined. She revealed on the “Armchair Expert” podcast that she said no because she had just finished shooting a romantic epic with Leo in Mexico City, where “Titanic” was to be filmed, and didn’t have the energy to do it all over again.
Next: These two actresses were at each other’s throats within the five years they worked together!
Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore
Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore are Hollywood icons who starred together in the 2007 romantic comedy “Music & Lyrics.” Although the movie was a hit, Hugh confessed that Drew hated him a bit, adding that the two had very different personalities.
Apparently, Drew was very L.A., while Hugh was a grumpy Londoner. Despite the fractional tension on set, Hugh believes they have good chemistry. He stated that sometimes tension makes a good crackle.
Next: These two actors starred in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, then started beefing online…
Dwayne Johnson & Vin Diesel
When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joined the “Fast and Furious” franchise, fans were excited and hopeful that he would help to re-establish the series. Unbeknownst to some, an off-screen rivalry between him and Vin Diesel began to emerge.
After a few indirect messages passed back and forth, Dwayne finally spoke out and shed light on the feud. He stated they had different methods regarding movie-making and collaboration.
Next: This iconic line was spoken by one of the two stars, “I wanna forgive you – and I wanna forget you.”
Lauren Conrad & Heidi Montag
Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag were two high school graduates who moved to Hollywood together to pursue their dreams. Initially, the two had a great friendship; however, their relationship deteriorated once Heidi started dating Spencer Pratt.
Accusations of starting rumors, public fights, and other drama ensued, ultimately leading to Lauren’s famous last words to Heidi: “I wanna forgive you – and I wanna forget you.” This whole feud was documented on reality TV.
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Isaiah Washington & Patrick Dempsey
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Katherine Heigl addressed the off-screen fight between her former “Grey’s Anatomy” co-stars, Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey. This public feud led to Washington’s contract not being renewed for the show and cast members taking sides. Heigl made it clear she was Team Dempsey.
Apparently, Isaiah directed slurs at Patrick. And as Katherine stated, the former shouldn’t speak publicly about what he did and that she was not okay with everything he said.
Next: The feud between these two actresses led to one quitting their show!
Julianna Margulies & Archie Panjabi
The disagreement between Julianna Margulies & Archie Panjabi remains a mystery. What is known is that they did not appear together after “The Good Wife” show’s 14th episode in season 4. The tension may have been so intense that Archie announced her exit from the show at the end of Season 6.
During a panel for her new show “Blindspot,” Archie said she wanted to keep the drama private. She believed it was the right time to move on and explore new opportunities.
Next: Guess these “Iron Man” stars who ended up in conflict due to money!
Terrence Howard & Robert Downey Jr.
When the “Iron Man” franchise refused to pay Terrence Howard what he had been promised, tension quickly built between the former co-stars. He shared that when it came time to renegotiate his contract, they offered him only a fraction of what he was contractually entitled to.
Terrence claimed that the person he had helped become Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) had taken the money meant for him and pushed him out. Fortunately, after years of feuding, the two resolved their differences, with Howard commenting that “life is too short” to be fighting over money.
Next: This time, we’re looking into an actor-director conflict from 2010!
Bruce Willis & Kevin Smith
After Kevin Smith and Bruce Willis collaborated on “Cop Out,” the director was very vocal about his opinion of the action star. During his appearance on Marc Maron’s podcast, Smith said that if it weren’t for actor Tracy Morgan, he might’ve killed himself or somebody else while making the 2010 film.
Kevin added it was the first time he had experienced an actor not cooperating. Apparently, the Bruce didn’t give him any support whatsoever.
Next: These Disney Channel stars might’ve been as catty with one another as their “High School Musical” characters!
Lucas Grabeel & Ashley Tisdale
When Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel began their screen test, Ashley stepped out of line and offered Lucas line readings. This didn’t go down well, although the two Disney Channel stars are good now.
Ten years after the incident, Ashley admitted they were not close and even said they “hated each other.” The animosity between the “High School Musical” stars proved they weren’t really “All In This Together” after all!
Next: Footage of on-set alteration leaked, and drama ensued soon after…
Clayne Crawford & Damon Wayans
After footage of the on-set conflict between Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans broke, the story quickly gained attention. Clayne was accused of deliberately causing harm to Damon during a scene he was directing.
Damon posted the video of the incident on Twitter, along with a comment questioning how he had been hit by shrapnel on the opposite side of the head. Damon then tweeted a statement claiming that Clayne had enjoyed making female cast members cry and instilling fear in the crew.
Next: The title “Anger Management” seems to illustrate what happened between these two stars…
Charlie Sheen & Selma Blair
The feud between Charlie Sheen and Selma Blair, former co-stars on “Anger Management,” ended with Selma being excused from the show. Lionsgate released a statement in 2013 wishing Selma well and confirming her departure.
It appears the two clashed as Selma had an issue with Charlie’s work ethic. Charlie, also an executive producer on the series, responded by sending a series of expletive texts to Selma, informing her she had been fired. The two have since moved on.
Next: These two actresses went from being on-screen sisters to off-screen enemies. Yikes!
Shannen Doherty & Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty were initially close friends until they weren’t. Alyssa revealed that Shannen would often not respond when she said good morning to her, and vice versa. After leaving the show “Charmed” at the end of Season 3, Shannen clarified her opinion about everything.
The actress told “Entertainment Tonight” there was too much drama and not enough passion for the work. Shannen expressed that she wanted to work with dedicated people, an apparent jab at Alyssa and the rest of the cast.
Next: Can you guess who among the cast of “The Golden Girls” weren’t friends in real life?
Betty White & Bea Arthur
“The Golden Girls” was known for its cheerful atmosphere, but in a 2011 interview, Betty White revealed that Bea Arthur was not fond of her. “She found me a pain in the neck sometimes,” Betty said.
It wasn’t just her who Bea had a problem with either because if someone was caught chewing gum on set, the actress would try to have them fired! Thankfully, we were spared from all the heated confrontations and only watched her portray Dorothy.
Next: When these two Hollywood icons starred in “Lawless,” tensions got high on set!
Shia LaBeouf & Tom Hardy
While filming for the 2012 movie “Lawless,” reports of tension between Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy started circulating. Director John Hillcoat eventually confirmed the rumors of an on-set argument between the two A-listers.
John revealed the argument had become so heated that the actors had to be restrained from each other. He expressed relief that no one got hurt, as he worried about the potential outcome.
Next: This actress made it clear that she was not friends with her co-star from one of the most beloved TV shows ever!
Sarah Jessica Parker & Kim Cattrall
Rumors of a feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall had been circulating for years. In 2018, Kim confirmed these reports on Instagram. She wrote that her “The Sex and the City” co-star’s continuous reaching out was a painful reminder of how cruel she was.
Kim added that Jessica is not her family or her friend. She then told her for the last time to stop exploiting their tragedy to restore her “nice girl persona.” Ouch!
Next: Here’s another actor who won’t be working with The Rock anytime soon…
Dwayne Johnson & Tyrese Gibson
Tyrese Gibson had no issues when Dwayne Johnson initially joined the “Fast and Furious” franchise. However, when The Rock’s presence breathed new life into the movie series, and he accepted a solo spin-off, the actor was displeased.
Tyrese vented his feelings on Twitter, writing that The Rock didn’t have to agree with a solo movie since their other co-stars were offered spin-offs, but they turned them down. Several years later, Tyrese claimed that there was no longer any animosity between them.
Next: This actor from one of the biggest romantic dramas wanted his co-star replaced with a different actress!
Rachel McAdams & Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams’ unforgettable performances in “The Notebook” left many hearts broken. However, the spark between the two stars was not as strong off-screen, according to director Nick Cassavetes.
Nick mentioned that Ryan asked him to take Rachel out of the set and bring in another actress to read off-camera with him. Apparently, the Golden Globe Award winner wasn’t getting anything from the Oscar-nominated actress at the time.
Next: These former Nickelodeon stars have confirmed they weren’t besties while filming their show!
Victoria Justice & Ariana Grande
Victoria Justice seemed to have confirmed that she’s unlikely to work together again with her “Victorious” co-star Ariana Grande. In an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” the former Nickelodeon star said she and the Grammy winner are already on separate paths.
What further fueled the feud was Ariana asking her former castmates to appear in her “Thank U, Next” music video; Victoria was the only one missing. Later, she left Coachella before Ariana’s set began. In 2023, Victoria told “The Rundown” that the rumors of their feud were “dumb.”
Next: The behind-the-scenes romance between these two stars led to a short-lived marriage.
Chad Michael Murray & Sophia Bush
In April 2005, Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray turned their secret romance into a brief marriage of merely five months. In hindsight, Sophia confessed that she felt pressured into the union and that it was not her intention.
When questioned why she married Murray if she did not want to, the actress responded that she did not want to disappoint anyone. Apparently, their bosses relied on her to get Murray to work on time, which ensured 200 people either got to see their children at night or not.
Next: The fictional drama on “Desperate Housewives” seems to have emulated the drama between these two actresses!
Eva Longoria & Teri Hatcher
Eva Longoria and Teri Hatcher were co-stars in “Desperate Housewives.” However, Eva said that Teri was a loner and that she, Marcia Cross, and Felicity Huffman were much closer as girlie girls who liked to be in each other’s company.
Show creator Marc Cherry also shared that Nicolette Sheridan had pulled him aside to say Teri was the world’s meanest woman.
Next: This actor called his co-star unprofessional on live TV after leaving the show they starred in together for just one season!
Kiefer Sutherland & Freddie Prinze Jr.
Freddie Prinze Jr. joined the cast of “24” during its eighth season, starring opposite the show’s protagonist, Kiefer Sutherland. However, after only one season, Freddie decided to move on, sharing less than glowing reviews of his former co-star.
In an interview with “ABC News,” Freddie bluntly stated he hated every moment of doing the show because Kiefer was unprofessional. He also added that he thinks everybody that’s worked with the Emmy Award winner knows it.
Next: These two actresses were not friends the way their on-screen characters were!
Leighton Meester & Blake Lively
Despite the close relationship between their characters, Blair and Serena, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester were not friends in real life. Executive producer Joshua Safran said they didn’t have much in common and confirmed to Vanity Fair that they weren’t friends.
Despite this, when they were on set together, it was obvious that the pair had a natural chemistry and could easily fool everyone into believing they were BFFs. They proved to be an iconic duo, though.
Next: It’s a shame these two Hollywod greats couldn’t get along enough for us to see them work together again!
Clint Eastwood & Leonardo DiCaprio
Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio are two of Hollywood’s most iconic and renowned figures. Unfortunately, the two did not get along during the production of “J. Edgar,” a 2011 film directed and produced by Clint, starring Leonardo.
According to Mike Walker of The National Enquirer, the atmosphere on the movie set was tense when Leonardo requested a retake of a scene depicting him reacting to a bomb explosion in Washington, D.C. His request was met with a stony silence.
Next: We can’t believe how these stars acted as ” Romeo and Juliet” when they didn’t like each other!
Claire Danes & Leonardo DiCaprio
Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio were two young actors when their skills were featured in the 1996 adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet.” However, Leonardo famously called Claire “too uptight.” Yikes!
Later on, Claire was offered a role in “Titanic” but declined. She revealed on the “Armchair Expert” podcast that she said no because she had just finished shooting a romantic epic with Leo in Mexico City, where “Titanic” was to be filmed, and didn’t have the energy to do it all over again.
Next: These two actresses were at each other’s throats within the five years they worked together!
Shenae Grimes & Annalyne McCord
AnnaLynne McCord revealed that she had a complicated relationship with Shenae Grimes while filming “90210.” She experienced social anxiety but wasn’t aware of it. Her castmates felt the tension, including Shenae, who played Annie Wilson.
AnnaLynne shared in an interview that she and Shenae were literally at each other’s throats for five years. But the day before the show’s filming concluded, Shenae called her and expressed her disbelief that it was over.
Next: Here’s the tea on these co-stars who starred as love interests in a romantic comedy/crime film!
Julia Roberts & Nick Nolte
When Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte starred in “I Love Trouble,” it became evident they were a troublesome twosome. Julia revealed that they gave each other a tough time from the start, and it was apparent they were not getting along.
Julia added that while he could be charming, she found him “completely disgusting.” Nick fired back at Julia, saying it’s not nice to call somebody that, but his co-star wasn’t nice, and everyone knew it.
Next: How could these two celebrities ever work together again after their full-on fight?
James Franco & Tyrese Gibson
When James Franco and Tyrese Gibson were cast together in the 2006 “Annapolis” film, things quickly went south. They were reportedly feuding so intensely that it got physical. Their disagreement even caused production to be shut down for an entire day.
The most intense drama was occurring away from the cameras, and with their on-set conflict, it is unlikely the two actors would be working together again. Tyrese actually said that the whole ordeal was crazy!
Next: These stars had a father-daughter-like closeness on-screen, but behind it, they were beefing…
Mark Harmon & Pauley Perette
Mark Harmon and Pauley Perette shared a dad-and-daughter bond on-screen. Yet, tensions between them eventually pushed the latter to depart the show. The situation escalated when Mark brought his pit bull mix on set, and it bit a crew member.
Consequently, when Pauley returned with a new show, speculation arose that she would re-appear on “NCIS.” She dispelled the claim with a firm no, citing fear of Mark and her nightmares about him attacking her.
Next: Talk about doing a love scene with a sick, snorting, and snotting co-star!
Robert Pattinson & Reese Witherspoon
In the romantic film “Water for Elephants,” Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon had to do a love scene together. Unfortunately, Robert was suffering from a severe cold at the time. He remembered the experience as being unpleasant and admitted that he was wiping his nose on Reese’s wig.
Reese later shared her side of the story, saying that Robert had the most “horrible cold” she had ever experienced with a co-star. She described the cold as “green, infectious, and disgusting.”
Next: What would you do if your co-star punched you in the face, but it’s not part of the script?
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