15 Celebs Who Got Blacklisted by Hollywood (And Why)

Hollywood loves a good comeback — but some stars never get that second chance. Whether due to scandals, feuds, or career-ending choices, these once-famous faces found themselves quietly blacklisted from Tinseltown. Here’s the inside scoop on what really happened.

1. Brendan Fraser

Once a box-office king, Fraser disappeared after accusing a powerful Hollywood figure of assault. Though he’s making a comeback now, the years in exile weren’t by choice.

2. Katherine Heigl

From “Grey’s Anatomy” to rom-com royalty, Heigl’s reputation for being “difficult to work with” allegedly got her blacklisted. Producers reportedly steered clear for years.

3. Roseanne Barr

After her controversial tweet in 2018, ABC pulled the plug on her hit show Roseanne, even though it was at the peak of its comeback success.

4. Mel Gibson

Despite past box office domination, Gibson faced massive fallout after leaked racist and sexist rants. Though he’s directed films since, his A-list status never fully returned.

5. Amanda Bynes

Once a Nickelodeon darling, Bynes stepped away from the spotlight after a series of mental health struggles and erratic behavior that Hollywood quietly distanced itself from.

6. Cuba Gooding Jr.

After winning an Oscar for Jerry Maguire, Gooding’s career slowed dramatically amid multiple allegations of misconduct.

7. Lindsay Lohan

From Disney princess to tabloid trainwreck, Lohan’s legal issues and reputation made studios hesitant to cast her. She’s trying to rebuild, but Hollywood isn’t rushing in.

8. Charlie Sheen

Sheen’s infamous meltdown during Two and a Half Men — including public rants and clashes with producers — led to him being ousted from the highest-paid role in TV.

9. Megan Fox

Fox called out Transformers director Michael Bay, comparing him to Hitler. Not long after, she was dropped from the franchise and struggled to find major roles.

10. Isaiah Washington

Fired from Grey’s Anatomy after reportedly using a homophobic slur, Washington’s mainstream Hollywood career never recovered.

11. Mo’Nique

Despite winning an Oscar, Mo’Nique was labeled “difficult” after speaking out against being underpaid. She later accused Oprah and Tyler Perry of blackballing her.

12. Taylor Lautner

After Twilight, Lautner was expected to be the next big action star — but after a few flops and low-profile roles, he quietly faded from the A-list.

13. Shia LaBeouf

From indie darling to Hollywood pariah, LaBeouf’s erratic behavior and legal issues have made him a risky hire for major studios.

14. T.J. Miller

Dropped from Deadpool and other projects following allegations of sexual misconduct and erratic on-set behavior.

15. Armie Hammer

Once considered a rising star, Hammer’s career collapsed after disturbing allegations surfaced, including cannibalistic fantasies and abuse claims.

Final Thoughts:

Hollywood doesn’t forgive easily — and while a few of these stars are trying to claw their way back, many remain in permanent time-out. Fame can be fleeting, but reputation? That sticks.