Every aspiring actress dreams of landing that one iconic role that will allow them to break through into true Hollywood stardom. These key roles can help a jobbing actress rise to the top of showbiz royalty, and allow them to pursue the enormous blockbuster parts they have always dreamed of.
But for some actresses, a major role can end up being one that haunts them forever, unable to break free of the typecasting, or a character that they never quite believed in.
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Whether due to a hated scene, the massage of the film, or a lack of connection to the character, let’s take a look at some of the most famous actresses in Hollywood today, who now regret taking on their most iconic roles.
Katherine Heigl in “Knocked Up”
Katherine Heigl made her name in the unconventional romcom Knocked Up alongside Seth Rogen in 2007. While it certainly put her on the showbiz map, in later years she revealed it wasn’t a movie she’s particularly proud of.
Screenshot from “Knocked Up”
“It was a little sexist,” she revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair. “It paints the women as shrews, as humorless and uptight, and it paints the men as lovable, goofy, fun-loving guys. It exaggerated the characters, and I had a hard time with it … Why is this how you’re portraying women? Ninety-eight percent of the time it was an amazing experience, but it was hard for me to love the movie.”