Charlie Chaplin is considered one of the biggest, most important figures in the history of film. He was a genius, rising to fame during the silent film era. But those were tough times the world over, and Chaplin got consumed by his political views.
As a result, his artistic side took a beating. In “The Great Dictator”, he used his influence to speak to the public. What followed were accusations by the government and personal scandals and Chaplin left the US in 1952.
Terrence Howard's Departure From Iron Man
Terrence Howard did well in films like "Hustle" and "Flow and Crash". Things looked bright for the budding actor, and then a major boost came in the form of an Iron Man role. This meant he would be introduced to a bigger audience and get to star alongside major names in the industry.
The Iron Man sequel suffered some pay cuts, however, and Howard must have felt short-changed because he decided to back out from the project. He was replaced by audience favorite, Don Cheadle, and what followed was a long, tortuous road back to his groove. Since "Iron Man", he settled for minor roles in other movies. It took until 2015 for him to finally earn his way back into the Hollywood fold, with the critically acclaimed TV drama "Empire".
Michael Keaton in Batman
Michael Keaton is simply one of the most talented actors out there today. When presented with the chance to work on a huge Batman movie (with Tim Burton at the helm) he accepted without pause. With the success of "Beetlejuice" behind them, expectations quickly rose during the making of the movie.
Keaton, as expected, performed the lead role very well. However, critics and rabid fans alike attacked the movie with vigor. Michael Keaton felt dragged along by the misfortune, feeling like he was complicit in some sort of crime against the genre. Eventually, he cleared his name and has moved on nicely with roles in films like "Birdman".
Mariah Carrey's Glitter Took a Hit
American singer and songwriter, Mariah Carey, often referred to as “the Songbird Supreme,” was criticized for being too amateurish back in 2001. While she was unaccustomed to such harsh judgments, thankfully, this didn’t hamper her singing ability.
This criticism came as a result of her work with rapper Da Brat, in a romantic-musical-drama titled "Glitter". While her fans were excited, the film turned out to be a dull affair and a complete commercial blunder. It was so bad that some called it the worst movie ever to be released, earning a measly $5.3 million worldwide, while her soundtrack edged the movie in sales.
Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred
Freddie Prinze Jr. was the type of actor that got teenage girls cooing, regardless of the role he was playing. He was a heartthrob, graceful and blithe in films, effortless. He made his mark in popular films like "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "She’s All That", after which his demand in the industry rose.
Later on, he said that he didn’t enjoy filming the Scooby-Doo live-action movie and its sequel, but he didn’t really have to admit to anything. It was quite obvious from his dismal acting, which viewers hated. He quit acting shortly after the sequel.