These Are the Least Favored Movie Stars in Hollywood According to Critics

Everyone has their favorite actor or actress, and you probably watch every movie they’ve ever been in. However, it’s clear that some people are masters of the craft and others just aren’t. Many critics put in their two cents to help others see if a film is a good choice and use many factors to determine that.

Critics from IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes often reveal who the worst actresses and actors are in Hollywood. It’s up to you to decide if you want to go see a movie or not based on that information. Is one of your favorites on this list? Read on to see!

Tommy Wiseau

Tommy caused a buzz in Hollywood after The Room was released in 2003. He wrote, acted in, and produced it, but IMDb calls him the top 100 worst actors. It only scored a 3.7/10 on many critic websites, making it a poor review all around.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt is the 66th worst actress on the IMDb list, and none of her fresh films have scored over 60 percent. Some of the movies getting her to that poor score include The Truth About Love and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

Chuck Norris

While Chuck might be a martial-arts mogul, Rotten Tomatoes and Slate vote him as one of the worst actors, and the score is believed to be from his acting on Walker, Texas Ranger. Most people think he failed to find the niche for his talent, even though he has a huge cult following.

Ruby Rose

While Ruby showcased a no-nonsense attitude in Batwoman, Orange Is the New Black, and John Wick: Chapter 2, critics weren’t impressed. Most people say she’s just bad at acting, and everyone should watch something she’s not in!

Jamie Kennedy

Jamie is currently holding the second spot for the top 100 worst actors because of his role in Son of the Mask. Fans wondered why the movie ever hit box offices, calling him awful, terrible, horrible, and extremely bad.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Even though Gwyneth is the daughter of Blythe Danner and Bruce Paltrow, acting skills aren’t always genetic. She has some pretty low ratings, with a 12 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. While she got an Oscar, most people wonder how!

Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson is a comedian with many fans, but some criticize him for his roles. He’s acted in dramas and comedies, but his silliness seems to shine through, regardless. Therefore, he’s not believable in serious parts.

Madonna

Madonna might be the queen of pop, but she should have stuck to singing. Robert Ebert from Chicago Sun-Times warned people not to see Body of Evidence, declaring it the most hated movie. Then, Evita made it worse for the pop star.

David Hasselhoff

He might have been a heartthrob when he ran on the beach in Baywatch, but his performance in the movie with the same name got him on the worst actor’s list. Critics couldn’t get behind the reinvention of that particular franchise and rated the film a 5.3/10.

Bo Derek

While Bo is the star of Bolero, a 1984 film, her performance got her a spot on the worst actor’s list (currently 37). Though the movie has positive reviews, she received negative criticism, with some people calling her an airhead who can’t act!

Jaden Smith

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from its tree, but that’s not the case for Jaden. While he’s the son of Will Smith, who won an Oscar for Pursuit of Happyness, Jayden hasn’t been in a good movie since then. Might he return to the big screen? Hopefully not!

Brigitte Nielen

Brigitte is a double threat because she’s a successful singer and model, but people debate whether she’s a good actress. She’s currently at 38 in the top 100 worst actors list. Though she was in Red Sonja, one critic said no one admits to liking a show with her in it!

Shaquille O’Neal

You aren’t likely to be disappointed if you hand Shaq a basketball, but most people don’t think he has acting skills. One critic said he should be banned from acting on a legal level after they watched Steel in 1997.

Megan Fox

Though the Transformers franchise became a global phenomenon, Megan’s role in the 2007 movie caused her to be on the worst actors list. While the film didn’t do bad, most people said she was a horrible actor and that the writers didn’t do a good job.

Rob Schneider

Have you seen Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo? Rob’s role in it made him a top contender when it was released, but the critics pounced on his acting in the sequel. The film got a poor score, and people said he was shameless, and it was repulsive!

Paris Hilton

Paris has a reputation for being glam in pink, but she’s a hardworking DJ, reality TV star, and businesswoman. However, critics feel that acting isn’t a strong point for her. Though she was the star of The Hottie & The Nottie, it only scored 1.9/10 on most websites.

Tom Green

Tom Green is the former husband of Drew Barrymore and is also an actor and producer. He made a name for himself in Freddy Got Fingered. Though the film was a hit in 2001, the critics weren’t impressed. Danny Graydon (BBC) called it resoundingly pointless and offensive.

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley made a name for herself on the Big Bang Theory, which boosted her acting career. She was nominated for awards because of her role as Penny, but earlier ones weren’t met with that praise. Most people think of her as the stereotypical blond!

Chris Tucker

It’s hard to imagine Tucker being number 16 on the top 100 list of worst actors because he had been the highest-paid in Hollywood. Though Rush Hour 2 went over well when it came out, most critics said they wanted more from him.

Tanya Roberts

Tanya is one of the Bond girls and holds accolades for that, but it was the performance in A View to a Kill from 1985 that landed her in the 54th spot on the worst actors list. This movie wasn’t her best work, but she’s trying to redeem herself now!

Ashton Kutcher

Though Ashton became a star because of That 70’s Show, on which he played the role of Michael Kelso. It shot him to fame, but he still got on the top 100 worst actors list because critics felt his character never evolved with time.

Mandy Moore

Critics feel that Mandy’s performance in Cursed was her worst acting moment because she wasn’t up to speed with the production. In fact, people said she was so bad that some of her scenes were deleted and reshot with Mya Harrison in the role!

Charlie Sheen

Though Charlie is the biggest and highest-paid TV star because of his role in Two and a Half Men, it doesn’t mean he was well-received by everyone. Most critics said the show did better after he was replaced because of his habits.

Heather Locklear

Many fans fell in love with Heather when she was on Melrose Place, but critics felt that her performance was only average. That put her in the 62nd spot on the top worst actors list. In fact, the feedback was harsh, with some people calling her names.

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie was the heartthrob back in the day because of Scooby-Doo and She’s All That. However, critics felt that he didn’t do his best and that he was frustrating to watch. Though most people blame the movie storylines, he still made it on the list!

Hilary Duff

Hilary has returned to glory because of her comeback role in Younger, and she’s likely to be the lead in How I Met Your Father (a spin-off of the popular How I Met Your Mother). Still, she didn’t do well in A Cinderella Story and made it on the list!

David Spade

David Spade did well in The Emperor’s New Groove, and it’s a highly rated movie. Most agree that he’s a solid voice actor, but they feel that his performance ended up spoiling the animation. The jokes didn’t land well, and he didn’t deliver.

Charlene Tilton

Most critics didn’t like Charlene’s performance in Superhero Movie. Rotten Tomatoes rated it at 17 percent, saying critics were unimpressed by the gags and pop culture references that aren’t relevant anymore. Overall, the jokes just weren’t funny!

Ben Affleck

Ben is definitely considered a Hollywood A-Lister, and his writing and producing credits solidify that accolade. However, most critics feel that his acting doesn’t give enough of a punch. He should give more to his performances, and he doesn’t or can’t.

Drew Barrymore

Drew started acting at a young age, but her later work is what leaves critics disappointed. They say it’s lackluster, such as her role in Never Been Kissed. As Josie Geller, she was not relatable, and there were no authentic moments in the entire movie.

Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson

After he debuted in the 1990s in Hollywood, Scott Thompson cemented the public persona everyone knows – Carrot Top. While he’s been in more than 30 projects in his career, most people believe this 56-year-old actor never made the impact he wanted with acting.

Josh Hartnett

Since Josh was a little boy, he had dreams of being a top Hollywood actor. At 43 years old, he’s been in many great roles, such as Hollywood Homicide, Sin City, and Pearl Harbor. However, viewers don’t connect with him as his characters.

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne’s stardom has dimmed throughout the years, but she had much star power in the 1980s and 1990s because of her sitcom named after herself. The show had a whopping 231 episodes, and she showed her creativity as a producer. However, her public opinions caused some issues and pushed her to the worst actors list.

Alicia Silverstone

Clueless remains the most iconic comedy, but the reality here is the film was more popular in pop culture than the actress in it. Silverstone is involved in many projects now, but critics don’t always like her on-screen performances.

Rosie O’Donnell

Rosie O’Donnell also got a sitcom named after her when she starred in The Rosie O’Donnell Show. From 1996 to 2002, she was a hit with critics and fans alike, winning many Daytime Emmy Awards. However, her other projects didn’t do so well!

Steven Seagal

Though Steven was the ultimate cool guy in the 1980s and 1990s and built an empire because of his epic fight scenes, stunts, and action films, critics never really liked him. It seemed he should have stuck to stunts and left the acting to someone else!

Larry Miller

Larry had a pivotal role as a supporting actor in many loved comedies, including Dilbert, Princess Diaries, and 10 Things I Hate About You. However, the 68-year-old actor couldn’t land leading roles, and most critics say it’s because of his substandard acting!

Pamela Anderson

Pamela became a small-screen star because of Home Improvement (Lisa), but she became famous because of Baywatch. Though she did well on television, big-screen projects seemed to fail every time. Most people called her a bad heroine who had bad acting skills!

Elvis Presley

Elvis is the King of Rock and Roll and one of the greatest musicians. He is a Hall of Fame inductee and has won many Grammy Awards. However, most people felt he didn’t act well. Though he starred in dozens of films, fans just weren’t impressed.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk is the top wrestler in WWE history, and he transitioned from being a wrestler to a movie star, as many others have done. Though he acted in many films, he never became the A-Lister he wanted to be. Overall, he was type-casted, which hurt his chances.