Every celebrity reaches a peak in their career, and sooner or later, the feared decline begins. However, some actors' professional lives take a plunge in the blink of an eye rather than gradually. What you may not know are the reasons behind such hits.

Right now, begin to recall any actors you haven't seen on the screens in a while. Chances are, their reputation and work ethics were not the best. Therefore, directors are not willing to work with them anymore. We have put together a list of 30 such cases you MUST know about. Continue reading to find out!

Charlie Sheen - History Of Violent Behavior

While Charlie Sheen may be a legend in the film industry in America, his track record is not the best. In 2010, he became the highest-paid actor on television thanks to his role in Two and a Half Men—a job he had since 2003.

However, just when Sheen thought he was going to earn a fortune more from it, Chuck Lorre, the sitcom's producer, fired him due to erratic behavior. Sheen has continuously attacked Lorre publicly, and we understand why directors may not want to work with him. Furthermore, Sheen also has a history of abuse and violence in his personal life.

Gwyneth Paltrow - Rude And Controversial Commentary

Gwyneth Paltrow is one of Hollywood's most beautiful and talented actresses. Despite her awards and films grossing over $8.8 billion, she is not many people's favorite. It could be her directors, co-stars, the media, and even fans—Paltrow is equally rude to them all.

From showing off her wealth and belittling average folks, pretentious lifestyle when it comes to things like parenting, to trash talking about her motherland (America) during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Paltrow has had her fair share of red flags. Given it all, we're not surprised that directors aren't too eager to employ her.

Dustin Hoffman - Assault Allegations

Many people who know Dustin Hoffman have been curious about his whereabouts as he has been out of the screens in the last few years. Every Curious George may be compelled to believe that he has retired since he is 82. But the real reason could be far from that.

In 2017, seven women came up publicly to accuse Hoffman of indecently assaulting them. Surprisingly, some of these females were only teenagers at the time of the alleged misconduct. While Hoffman has denied these allegations, film directors prefer to keep him out as they don't want bad publicity before the movies even hit the screens.

Uma Thurman - Existing Scandals

It definitely seems like a while since we saw any new movies with Uma Thurman in them. She was very much under the spotlight years ago after gaining widespread recognition for her lead roles in Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill volumes.

Most of her attention came from Quentin Tarantino's movies, but it wasn't long before a major controversy between the two started. Thurman talked down on Tarantino for his abusive production and accused Harvey Weinstein of indecent conduct. Since Thurman's name come up in such scandals, directors probably understand that she comes with a lot of baggage.

Bruce Willis - Not Open To Receiving Direction

Bruce Willis has been in show business for over four decades, and he is undoubtedly a great actor. However, there have been certain instances where he has not been the easiest person to deal with. In fact, Kevin Smith, the director of Cop Out, defined working with Willis as "soul-crushing."

There have been incidents on set where Willis purposely ruined shots and deprecated Smith's direction. Smith probably regretted hiring Willis, and therefore, other directors out there must be thinking more than twice before making the same mistake. Hopefully, Willis knows to do better next time.

Catherine Zeta-Jones - Turbulence With Mental Health Issues

While she is a Welsh native who is in the most excellent order of the British Empire, Catherine Zeta-Jones is a much more prominent name in Hollywood. She has won many awards for her work, including the Academy and Tony Awards.

If you've been following her work, you/d know that Zeta-Jones hasn't shown herself on the big screen for quite some time. Her unstable marriage, diagnosis of depression, and bipolar II disorder may have something to do with it. After No Reservations in 2007, she reduced working to focus on her health, which is good. However, we can comprehend why directors might find it unreliable.

Edward Norton - Troublesome Workplace Behavior

Surely, Edward Norton is a talented actor, a devoted husband, and an amazing father. However, as a person, he may be challenging to deal with. In 2008, he starred in The Incredible Hulk as Bruce Banner (Hulk), and he was reportedly very messy and troublesome during work.

As a result, the Marvel Cinematic Universe decided to hire someone else to play Hulk on The Avengers. They were not shy to let the world know of Norton's workplace behavior in a public statement. Let's just hope Norton learned his lesson to be a team player in the future.

Steven Seagal - Never-Ending Lawsuits

Having begun his career as a martial arts instructor in Japan, Steven Seagal ultimately became an actor and producer. He is well-known for playing monotonous roles as a martial arts action star. In the recent past, Seagal's name has come up a few times—but for reasons far from acting.

The 67-year-old faced numerous indecent assault allegations and lawsuits since the beginning of the '90s. Furthermore, he reportedly once broke Sean Connery's wrist, forcing us to wonder how he deals with co-workers on set. Filmmakers are likely trying to steer clear of him.

Sharon Stone - Ludicrous Demands

With the role of Catherine Tramell on Basic Instinct, Sharon Stone shot to international stardom. She has won a decent number of awards through the years and made sure her name will shine forever by receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Regardless of her fame, Stone has time and time again received bad reviews from directors she worked with. The Avati brothers from A Golden Boy told The Hollywood Reporter about how Stone played hard-to-get with her crazy demands and acted like a diva the whole time on set. That's a big no-no from any director.

Val Kilmer - Difficult To Work With

Val Kilmer was late to realize that his career was marked "difficult to work with" due to his arrogant behavior. During his career spanning nearly 40 years, Kilmer has given a lot to Hollywood and vice versa (referring to his $25 million fortune).

After he signed to play the lead role in the sci-fi horror film The Island of Dr. Moreau, Kilmer's relationship with its director Richard Stanley was problematic. Stanley was, therefore fired, and replaced with John Frankenheimer, who was also not a fan of Kilmer. Directing is no joke because, as you can see, they have to deal with questionable people.

Sean Young - Unacceptable Behavior And Legal Troubles

Sean Young could have been a brighter star, but due to her actions, she lost opportunities. Young had a turbulent relationship with Wall Street director Oliver Stone, as she constantly nagged about not receiving the lead role. It seems that it wasn't the only time because she also forced Tim Burton to hire her as Catwoman on Batman.

In 2012, Young faced legal charges after trying to force herself into 84th Academy Awards with no invitation. Later, in 2018, she was caught on camera, stealing two MacBooks from the set of Charlie Boy. Believe us when we tell you, no sane film director will ever want any of these traits.

William Shatner - Self-Centered

Regardless of any other roles he played, or he may play, William Shatner will always be remembered as Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek. Although fans of the Star Trek franchise loved him, his colleagues from the series might feel otherwise. Stars like late Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, and George Takei are popular for having dislike towards Shatner.

On various occasions, they described Shatner as self-centered, jealous, and often stole other's lines. Considering that it's not just one person but many accusing Shatner, they're likely speaking the truth. If co-stars dislike him, we doubt if directors would feel otherwise.

January Jones - Cold-Hearted And Rude

Although we'd like to see January Jones as something more than just a pretty face, her co-stars don't let us. The 42-year-old began acting less than two decades ago, during which time she has done quite well. Her achievements are pretty impressive as she has no education or prior experience in acting whatsoever.

However, Jones is very popular among her fellow actors for having an icy cold heart and not being the friendliest person. In fact, her on-screen son on Mad Men, Jared Gilmore, told TV Guide that she is unapproachable and thus not a nice person. Hopefully, she becomes a better person because filmmakers are taking notes.

Chevy Chase - Leaving The Set When He's Not Happy

As an actor and comedian, Chevy Chase has been in the industry for over five decades. While he has appeared in many great hits, Chase was also one of the first cast members of Saturday Night Live. Some years ago, his role in NBC's Community triggered rumors about Chase as a person.

If you're wondering, the rumors were not good ones. He had a reputation for walking out of the set while shooting if he was not satisfied with the script. Moreover, he is mocked (understandably) for trashing Saturday Night Live—a show that earned him initial fame. Talk about forgetting one's roots!

Katherine Heigl - Bad Mouthing Her Breakthrough Productions

Katherine Heigl is a gorgeous 41-year-old actress who ruined her good reputation after talking down on Knocked Up—her big break. She commented that the said film was gender discriminatory. Furthermore, a commonly known Heigl fact is that her extra-large ego.

She was once nominated for an Emmy Award for the role of Dr. Izzie Stevens in Grey's Anatomy. However, she rejected it and blamed the screenwriters for not giving her adequate material for the particular season. After her fanbase started to drop due to these allegations, Heigl regretted her actions. It may have been a little too late, though.

Russell Crowe - History Of Violence

Born in New Zealand, Russell Crowe and his family moved to Australia when he was only four. They lived there for a decade before returning home. The establishing of Crowe's name in Hollywood did not take too long as he had a unique tough-guy appearance.

One of Crowe's best-known roles was in Gladiator, and during its filming, he threatened to kill its 77-year-old producer, Branko Lustig "with his bare hands." Given his history of violence dating as far back to the early '90s, it's fair that Lustig considered quitting. As Crowe is now approaching old age, we hope he becomes a better version of himself.

Brendan Fraser - Fussy Over Roles

Just when we entered the 21st century, Brendan Fraser was doing exceptional in his career as an actor. From playing Rick O'Connell in The Mummy trilogy to Professor Trevor Anderson on Journey to the Center of the Earth, Fraser surely was thriving in show business.

However, when the sequel of the latter film was in production, Fraser was skeptical and picky, and therefore, lost the part. He later became infamous following Phillip Berk's (former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association) alleged assault. In summary, Fraser's spotlight was never the same, and he lost his money to health issues and alimony.

Tom Hiddleston - Bad Publicity

Growing up with divorced parents is hard. But do you know what's harder? When only one of them supports you to follow your dreams. Tom Hiddleston's mother introduced him to the world of acting, whereas his father did not consider it a "real job."

Hiddleston could have easily reached greater heights in Hollywood, but some of his actions ruined his reputation. For instance, his speech during the 2017 Golden Globes was very questionable. Further, his relationship with Taylor Swift also contributed to negative publicity. It is doubtful if a filmmaker would want that kind of baggage.

Lindsay Lohan - Substance Addiction

Lindsay Lohan's career in modeling began at the age of three. Later, she appeared in several productions like Another World, Soap Opera Magazine, and The Parent Trap as a child. The scope of Lohan's characters changed as she grew up, and we kind of miss that delightful girl.

As an adult, Lohan is in a constant battle with substance addiction—an obsession that opened doors to multiple arrests, charges, and rehab. Lohan's behavioral changes subsequently led to a plummet in her career, and directors are certainly skeptical when it comes to hiring her.

Jeremy Piven - Piling Assault Allegations

Jeremy Piven won legions of fans after playing the role of Ari Gold on the HBO series Entourage. Of course, by portraying so much talent, Piven took home one Golden Globe and three Emmy Awards. Although the series gave him fame to last a lifetime, it appears that is all he got.

Do you notice that Piven is seldom if not at all seen on screens anymore? Over the years, women were in line to slam the star for indecent misconduct. Although he denies these allegations, the frequency of their occurrences forces the world to believe they are, in fact, true. The last thing directors want is a blacklisted actor.

Hayden Panettiere - Personal Life Crisis

We think it is safe to say that Hayden Panettiere's time roaring in Hollywood was short-lived. The actress is only 30 years old and is already a star that has stopped shinning. Panettiere rose to stardom following her roles in NBC's Heroes ABC's/CMT's Nashville.

Her career began to go downhill after the birth of her daughter in 2014 as she suffered from postpartum depression. Of course, Panettiere's rocky relationship history with Wladimir Klitschko and Brian Hickerson did not do any good to her reputation either. Clearly, her career is in a pause, given her personal drama.

Jason Biggs - Series Of Controversial Tweets

If you know who Jason Biggs is, then you also know that he has played some prominent roles in the past. Perhaps he is most famous for giving life to the character of Jim Levenstein on American Pie. However, in the present, directors are doubtful to hire him.

Throughout the last few years, Biggs stirred controversy not once but multiple times. His insensitive tweets about the Malaysian Airlines' missing flight, MH 370, and crashed flight, MH 17, troubled many. To make things worse, there were also the times he ridiculed the death of Eric Hill and promoted physical violence. Maybe he should just deactivate his Twitter.

Jessica Alba - Difficult To Typecast

Jessica Alba wanted to become an actress since she was five years old. The beauty managed to work hard to achieve her ambition, and by the age of 19, she had already made her way through to the hearts of fans internationally.

So why do we not see her as often as we'd like to? Unlike other celebrities, the fault is not hers. Alba's ethnic appearance is and has always been questionable for directors and producers. Therefore, they are less tempted to hire her. Alba herself has admitted this for being the reason for not getting any lead roles.

Michael Fassbender - Took A Career Break

During the 19 years that Michael Fassbender has been active in his career, he has done some impressive work. He has also taken home a total of 76 awards, including one Critics' Choice Movie Award and Screen Actor Guild Award.

Towards the latter part of his time as an actor, a majority of Fassbender's movies were flops. Therefore, to reflect on his journey, and pursue something different (surfing and professional racing), he took a hiatus. We think the break was good as he became a member of Ferrari's racing team. He even won several competitions.

Jessica Biel - Unsuccessful Auditions

Today, Jessica Biel is merely acknowledged by some as the wife of Justin Timberlake. However, there's something that many may not know. Long before she even met Timberlake, Biel was an actress. She had roles in movies like Ulee's Gold, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Hitchcock. While she is currently recognized for her activism, we found out the reason for her long-gone acting career.

Firstly, Anne Hathaway has been stealing Biel's roles. Biel reportedly auditioned for Catwoman in The Dark Legend Rises and Fantine on Les Misérables, both of which were snagged by Hathaway. Moreover, Biel thinks directors don't hire her because her good looks might take the attention away from the character.

Vin Diesel - Feud With A Fellow Star

Vin Diesel, without a doubt, will now and forever be remembered for his role as Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious franchise. As of recently, we haven't seen Diesel on screens as much as we'd like to. Ever wonder why?

Well, he has been focusing a lot more on voice acting lately. However, there could also be a chance that directors are reluctant to hire the 52-year-old. One of the main reasons is the bad blood between Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. Ironic, as they both look so similar in build.

Lea Michele - Diva-Like Behavior

Lea Michele is gorgeous, and her acting talents are not in question here. Her diva-like behavior, however, is not winning filmmakers or friends, to be honest. Michele was a Broadway actress before she got her big break in Hollywood from playing Rachel Berry on Glee.

There have been times when some crew members have referred to Michele as a "nightmare." Now, it may seem too harsh, but given her history of snapping fingers and rushing directors, we're not even shocked. To add to her piling bad reviews, her co-star Naya Rivera revealed in her memoir, that Michele was indeed a handful.

Michael Pitt - Unprofessional Behavior And Anger Issues

It's not just the acting skills and fame that directors have to worry about when hiring a star. They also have to consider the person's personality, attitudes, and traits. Michael Pitt was among those celebrities who were hard to deal with.

Pitt was one tough cookie. So much so, the makers of Boardwalk Empire fired him for his terrible and unethical behavior. Pitt's punctuality was reportedly off the charts, he frequently forgot his lines and constantly argued with the director. In fact, even his agent let him go due to his unprofessionalism. Who'd want to work with Pitt after all that?

Ashley Greene - Locked To Her Breakthrough Role

Since Ashley Greene's portrayal of Alice Cullen on The Twilight Saga, a series of fantasy romance films, she is stuck. Do we mean physically? No, she is rather locked down to her well-played role as the hot vampire sister. It appears the world does not want to see her any other way.

The filmmakers of the 2012 horror film The Apparition can vouch for this because it ended up being a huge failure. The budget of the said movie was $17 million, but it only made around $9 million in box office earnings. The last thing anyone wants is to lose money.

Taylor Lautner - Excessively Typecast

Following his breakthrough role of Jacob Black, a werewolf on The Twilight Saga, Taylor Lautner had fans from all around the world drooling over him. This is when he started being identified as a teen idol and masculine symbol.

Although Lautner has continued to appear on productions here and there, it seems that he is also one celebrity secured to that one character. Being shot to stardom in international successes don't always do a favor for one's career. As Lautner is only 28, let us hope that he continues to flourish as an actor in the future.