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Hollywood's unwelcome list: Celebrities who have been blacklisted
Top 5 famous people who were blacklisted by Hollywood
Some celebrities have been blacklisted in Hollywood, meaning they are excluded from the industry due to their actions or opinions as this has happened throughout history.
In the 1950s, people suspected of being communists were targeted including writers and actors like Dalton Trumbo and Charlie Chaplin.
They faced severe consequences if they did not cooperate. Today, blacklisting can happen for various reasons, impacting a celebrity’s career.
Here are some celebrities who have been blacklisted by Hollywood!
Mira Sorvino
Mira Sorvino claims that former film producer Harvey Weinstein, sabotaged her career after she rejected his advances.
The American actress told journalist Ronan Farrow that she even reported his harassment and noticed her career suffering.
“There may have been other factors but I definitely felt iced out and that may rejection of Harvey had something to do with it,” said Mira.
She in December 2017 said that director named Peter Jackson revealed that Harvey badmouthed the Mimic star.
The Mighty Aphrodite alum further added she has a “nightmare” to work with and advising him to “avoid her at all costs.”
Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen was once a highly paid TV actor, starring in shows like Two and Half Men and Anger Management.
However, the Platoon actor has not had steady work since 2014. Recently, in court documents related to child support payment, Charlie claimed that he has been blacklisted in Hollywood, unable to secure consistent work due to alleged industry exclusion.
This might be linked to his erratic behavior in 2011 which led his firing from Two and a Half Men.
Stacey Dash
Stacey Dash known for her role as Dionne in Clueless, believes her conservative views have blacklisted her in Hollywood.
The Single Ladies actress told CNS News that her acting career has suffered, said, “My acting opportunities have ceased because of my political beliefs. I am being persecuted in Hollywood. I have been blacklisted."
Stacey has not auditioned in over a year and her agents have dropped her despite this. the Illegal Blue star is standing firm in her convictions, citing her faith as her motivation.
The 58-year-old has expressed similar sentiments in various interviews, where she stated, “What God wants for me, no man will keep me.”
Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd was blacklisted in Hollywood after rejecting Harvey Weinstein's sexual advances.
In 2017, director Peter Jackson revealed that Harvey had warned him about Ashley, calling her difficult to work and advising him to avoid the Heat actress.
As a result, Peter removed the High Crimes star from consideration for the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Ashley later sued Harvey for defamation, claiming he ruined her career by spreading false rumors about her in Hollywood.
Jim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel believes Hollywood blacklisted him after starring in The Passion of the Christ and before the film he was rising to fame but afterward he faced industry backlash.
Mel Gibson, the filmmaker and actor, warned him about this, saying, “The next day, he said, I want you to be aware of what you are going to go through. You may never work again.”
The Sound of Freedom actor accepted the challenge, said, “Let’s go do it.” Despite the film’s controversy and criticism for being antisemitic, Jim has no regrets.
The Person of Interest star noted that “Jesus is as controversial now as he has ever been. Not much has changed in 2,000 years.” Since the film, Jim has struggled to find roles.
