Famous celeb beefs, from Dwayne Johnson vs Vin Diesel to Alec Baldwin & Harrison Ford
It’s a completely normal occurrence. Every workplace has those coworkers who simply cannot stand each other. However, in Hollywood— your workplace on steroids — these conflicts tend to be magnified, turning even the most innocent beef between two actors into a media frenzy. From simple clashes in personalities to intense name-calling and everything in between, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most infamous co-star feuds and discover how these strained relationships first came about.
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1. Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel
When rumors initially surfaced that Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson’s feud during the filming of “The Fate of the Furious” was a publicity stunt, it turned out to be anything but. The beef between the two actors was indeed genuine and began when Johnson took to social media to express his frustration with an anonymous co-star, referring to certain individuals as “candyass” actors who lacked professionalism and courage to address the issue. Although he didn’t mention Diesel by name, Johnson later confirmed that his remarks were directed at his co-star.
According to reports, Diesel’s regular tardiness to the set was a primary source of tension for Johnson. The situation escalated to the point where the two had serious discussions, including a significant face-to-face encounter in Johnson’s trailer. Reflecting on their differences, Johnson explained, “We have a fundamental difference in philosophies on how we approach moviemaking and collaborating… I wish him all the best, and I harbor no ill will there, just because of the clarity we have. Actually, you can erase that last part about ‘no ill will.’ We’ll just keep it with the clarity.”
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2. Janet Hubert and Will Smith
Janet Hubert and Will Smith had a well-known feud during their time working together on the sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Hubert originally portrayed the character of Aunt Vivian Banks for the first three seasons of the show, but she was replaced by Daphne Maxwell Reid starting from the fourth season. The reasons behind their feud have been a subject of speculation and public discussion. In 2011, during an interview with TMZ, Hubert expressed her strong disapproval of ever participating in a reunion with the cast, citing her negative feelings towards Will Smith by stating, “I will never do anything with an a-word like Will Smith.”
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3. Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford
In Alec Baldwin’s memoir “Nevertheless,” the “It’s Complicated” actor opens up about his decades-old feud with Harrison Ford. Baldwin played Jack Ryan in 1990’s “The Hunt for Red October,” but according to Baldwin, Ford was cast as Jack Ryan in the 1992 sequel, “Patriot Games,” without Baldwin’s knowledge. Baldwin claims that director John McTiernan informed Ford about the ongoing negotiations with Baldwin for the sequel, to which Ford allegedly replied, “Fork him.” Baldwin also describes meeting Ford at a benefit event, saying “Ford, in person, is a little man, short, scrawny, and wiry, whose soft voice sounds as if it’s coming from behind a door.”
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4. Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte
During the filming of “I Love Trouble” (1994), tensions between Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte reportedly escalated to the point where they refused to be in the same room together. The film’s production was challenging due to their animosity, and they have since made it clear that they won’t work together again. In an interview with The New York Times, Roberts said that whilst Nolte was “completely disgusting,” to which Nolte responded , “It’s not nice to call someone ‘disgusting.’ But she’s not a nice person. Everyone knows that.”
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5. Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio
While filming “Romeo + Juliet” (1996), Claire Danes, who was 17 at the time of the movie, allegedly found her co-star’s constant pranks tiresome, while DiCaprio reportedly viewed Danes as “uptight.” While Danes may have found DiCaprio’s pranks frustrating, she also acknowledged his charm and appeal. In an interview with W Magazine, Danes hinted that she, like many others at the time, had a small crush on her co-star.
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6. Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd
Despite the success of the TV series “Moonlighting” (1985-1989), tensions between Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd were well-known. Their conflicts, including differences in work ethics and on-set behavior, resulted in a strained working relationship. Both actors have expressed their reluctance to work together again. During Comedy Central’s roast of Willis in 2018, Shepherd playfully roasted him, further referencing their working relationship and providing a lighthearted glimpse into their past.”Our characters on Moonlighting weren’t much of a stretch,” she said. “I played a former model, which I was. And he played an [expletive], which he is. Bruce and I were really attracted to each other, but familiarity can breed contempt, so we didn’t act on it.”
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8. Sylvester Stallone and Richard Gere
There has been a long-standing feud between Richard Gere and Sylvester Stallone, which has been a subject of speculation for years. Stallone finally shed some light on the issue during a Q&A session with Ain’t It Cool News in 2006, revealing that the feud originated during the filming of the 1974 movie “The Lords of Flatbush.” Initially, Gere was cast in the lead role of Chico, but conflicts between Gere and Stallone arose right from the beginning. As a result, Gere was replaced by Perry King.
Stallone recalled Gere’s behavior on set, describing him as difficult and even mentioning an incident where Gere spilled greasy food on Stallone’s pants. “The director had to make a choice: one of us had to go, one of us had to stay. Richard was given his walking papers and to this day seriously dislikes me. He even thinks I’m the individual responsible for the gerbil rumor. Not true… but that’s the rumor,” the actor said.
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9. Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones
When Jim Carrey donned the iconic Riddler persona in “Batman Forever,” he was at the pinnacle of his comedic career. However, his co-star Tommy Lee Jones, who portrayed Harvey Dent, didn’t quite see eye to eye with Carrey’s slapstick antics. “Jim Carrey was an absolute gentleman, but Tommy Lee felt a bit intimidated by his presence.” Director Joel Schumacher revealed to Entertainment Weekly in 1996, “I’ve grown weary of defending these highly paid, overly privileged actors.”
In 2014 on “The Howard Stern Show” Jim Carrey revealed that Jones didn’t hold back in expressing his feelings towards him, stating, “He was a little crusty.” The encounter took place when Carrey approached Jones’ table at a restaurant before their movie production had even begun.
Carrey recalled the unexpected encounter, saying, “He got up, looking a bit shaken, and gave me a hug, remarking, ‘I hate you. I really don’t like you.'” Carrey was taken aback by the blunt statement and sought clarification, asking, “What’s going on, man?” Jones didn’t hold back and replied, “I cannot endorse or tolerate your buffoonery.”
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10. Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke
A simmering feud between Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro has been the talk of Hollywood. Rourke recently revealed that the tension between them started back in 1987 during the filming of “Angel Heart,” a psychological horror movie where they were cast together. Rourke, who had always admired De Niro, approached him on set to introduce himself. However, he was taken aback when De Niro bluntly suggested that they refrain from any interaction because of their respective characters in the film.
Recalling the incident, Rourke shared his disappointment, saying, “It hurt my feelings a little bit, ’cause I looked up to him.” This encounter seemed to have left a lasting impact on Rourke and set the foundation for their ongoing feud.
Years later, when Rourke was in line for a role in a film alongside other Hollywood heavyweights like Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Chris Walken, and De Niro, he claimed that De Niro had reportedly refused to work with him. Rourke mentioned that this rejection stung even more because he was facing financial difficulties at the time.
While Rourke has been open about his strained relationship with De Niro, it’s important to note that perspectives and feelings can evolve over time. The feud between these two talented actors serves as a reminder that even in the glamorous world of Hollywood, personal conflicts and misunderstandings can leave lasting scars.
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