Celebs Whose Feuds with Co-Stars Leaked into Real Interviews

Public images often hide the friction that occurs on professional sets when creative differences or personal clashes boil over. These instances of behind-the-scenes drama frequently spill into the public eye during promotional tours and press junkets. Fans often notice the lack of chemistry or pointed remarks during televised segments and magazine profiles. Many actors have confirmed their mutual distaste through media appearances and subsequent tell-all discussions. The following performers experienced professional rifts that became public knowledge through their own words.

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson famously referred to some of his male co-stars on ‘The Fate of the Furious’ as candy asses in a deleted social media post. He later confirmed in a Rolling Stone interview that he and Vin Diesel did not film any scenes together for the eighth installment of the franchise. The actor explained that their fundamental differences in philosophy and approach to filmmaking caused the rift. Johnson eventually stepped away from the main series to lead his own spin-off project.

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall has been vocal about her strained relationship with Sarah Jessica Parker during and after ‘Sex and the City’. In a 2017 interview with Piers Morgan, Cattrall stated that she was never friends with her co-stars and criticized the production culture. She specifically noted that she felt the work environment was toxic while filming the series and movies. This tension became public record when she declined to participate in a third film or the revival series.

Janet Hubert

Janet Hubert maintained a long-standing public feud with Will Smith after her departure from ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. She frequently used media platforms to criticize Smith for his behavior on set and his role in her exit. During several interviews over two decades, she referred to him as an egomaniac who damaged her career prospects. The two finally reconciled during a televised reunion special where they discussed their past grievances openly.

Bill Murray

Bill Murray and Lucy Liu reportedly had a significant confrontation on the set of ‘Charlie’s Angels’. Liu later confirmed during a podcast interview that Murray began hurling insults at her during a rehearsal of a scene. She defended herself against his remarks which she perceived as unjust and professionally belittling. Murray acknowledged the friction in subsequent press events by stating that they had a heated exchange during production.

Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty faced public scrutiny regarding her departure from ‘Charmed’ following rumors of a feud with Alyssa Milano. Milano admitted during a segment on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ that there were many days where the two did not speak. Doherty also addressed the tension in several interviews by noting that there was too much drama on the set of the supernatural series. The conflict reportedly led to the writers killing off the character played by Doherty at the end of the third season.

Kiefer Sutherland

Freddie Prinze Jr. revealed his distaste for Kiefer Sutherland during an interview at San Diego Comic-Con. He described his experience working on ’24’ as terrible and claimed that Sutherland was highly unprofessional. Prinze Jr. even stated that the experience made him want to quit the acting industry entirely. Sutherland later issued a statement through a representative expressing surprise at the comments while wishing his former co-star well.

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone and Richard Gere developed a legendary animosity on the set of ‘The Lords of Flatbush’. Stallone detailed the conflict in an interview with Ain’t It Cool News where he described a physical altercation over a spilled mustard stain. The disagreement resulted in Gere being replaced in the film before production was completed. Stallone noted that the two have never reconciled their differences in the decades following the incident.

George Clooney

George Clooney famously clashed with director David O. Russell while filming the war movie ‘Three Kings’. Clooney described the behavior of the director toward the crew as abusive and humiliating in several media profiles. The actor admitted to physically confronting Russell to protect an extra who was being mistreated on set. He later stated that he would never work with the director again due to a volatile management style.

Selma Blair

Selma Blair was abruptly fired from the sitcom ‘Anger Management’ after she complained about the work ethic of Charlie Sheen. Reports surfaced that Sheen threatened to quit the show unless Blair was removed from the cast immediately. Blair subsequently filed a legal threat against the production company for wrongful termination. Sheen addressed the departure in interviews by claiming that the character arc for her role had simply reached its conclusion.

Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic reportedly had a relationship so strained that they were sent to couples counseling for ‘Castle’. Multiple sources indicated that the two lead actors refused to speak to one another when the cameras were not rolling. Katic was eventually let go from the series before its final season was officially canceled. Neither actor has spoken extensively about the specific details though they have acknowledged the difficult environment.

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett struggled to find common ground while filming the action comedy ‘Hollywood Homicide’. Hartnett mentioned in interviews that the two would often sit in silence for long periods in a car during production. Ford was reportedly frustrated with the lack of focus from the young actor during their scenes together. The promotional tour for the film was noted for the palpable lack of chemistry between the two leads.

Alex Pettyfer

Alex Pettyfer confirmed his feud with Channing Tatum during a revealing podcast interview with Bret Easton Ellis. He explained that Tatum did not like him because of his reputation for being difficult on other film sets. The tension escalated when Pettyfer allegedly failed to pay rent to one of the friends of Tatum. This conflict resulted in the character played by Pettyfer being excluded from the sequel to the film ‘Magic Mike’.

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte were widely reported to have hated each other on the set of ‘I Love Trouble’. Roberts described Nolte as completely disgusting in an interview with The New York Times. Nolte responded by stating that everyone knows she is not a nice person. Their mutual dislike was so intense that they allegedly filmed many of their scenes with stand-ins rather than each other.

Isaiah Washington

Isaiah Washington was famously fired from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ after a physical and verbal altercation with Patrick Dempsey. The conflict involved the use of a homophobic slur directed at another cast member during the argument. Washington defended his actions in several television interviews while criticizing the production environment of the show. The incident caused a major media firestorm and led to a temporary ban of the actor from the network.

Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera detailed her complicated relationship with Lea Michele in her memoir and subsequent press appearances. She noted that Michele struggled with sharing the spotlight as the character played by Rivera gained more prominence on ‘Glee’. Rivera claimed that Michele would often ignore her or refuse to speak to her on the set. Michele has generally avoided commenting directly on the specific allegations made by her late co-star.

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard expressed his frustration with Robert Downey Jr. regarding his exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Howard claimed in a Bravo interview that Downey Jr. took the money that was supposed to go to him for the sequel to ‘Iron Man’. He alleged that he helped his co-star get the lead role only to be pushed out when contract renegotiations began. Downey Jr. has maintained that he had no control over the casting decisions made by the studio.

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams famously disliked each other during the production of ‘The Notebook’. Director Nick Cassavetes revealed in an interview that Gosling once asked to have McAdams removed from the set so he could rehearse with another actress. The two frequently screamed at each other between takes of their romantic scenes. Ironically the actors began a long-term romantic relationship shortly after the film was completed.

Archie Panjabi

Archie Panjabi and Julianna Margulies reportedly had a falling out that changed the structure of ‘The Good Wife’. Fans noticed that the two characters did not share a single scene in person for several seasons. Their final scene together was revealed to have been filmed separately using green screen technology to avoid interaction. Panjabi addressed the situation vaguely in interviews by stating that the journey of her character had simply shifted away from the lead.

Michael Strahan

Kelly Ripa was visibly upset when she learned about the departure of Michael Strahan from their morning talk show at the same time as the public. She took an unplanned hiatus from ‘Live! With Kelly and Michael’ to address the perceived lack of respect from the network. Strahan later spoke about the tension in a New York Times interview by admitting that the relationship turned sour toward the end. The two have not maintained a public friendship since the transition took place.

Bette Davis

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford shared one of the most famous rivalries in Hollywood history during the filming of ‘What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?’. Davis reportedly had a Coca-Cola machine installed on set to spite Crawford whose husband was an executive at Pepsi. During the promotional tour Davis made several biting remarks about the acting abilities and personality of Crawford. The feud was so legendary that it later became the subject of a television series titled ‘Feud’.

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