00:00People are very nice, but no one believes that I wasn't fired.
00:04Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at celebrities who, despite their overwhelming
00:09negative perception, continue to believe they are universally adored.
00:13You became the bad guy.
00:15Look what Jada made him do.
00:18Gwyneth Paltrow
00:19You must be the famous Pepper Potts.
00:23Indeed I am.
00:24Gwyneth Paltrow's descent into unpopularity is largely self-inflicted, from selling pricey
00:29healing stickers to that infamous candle that smells like her nether region, Paltrow has
00:33been consistently mocked for her Goop brand's absurd products, not to mention debatable
00:37health claims.
00:38Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle company has agreed to pay a six-figure settlement for
00:42false advertising.
00:43It's no wonder, then, that many now find the Oscar-winning actress out of touch with
00:47the average person's reality.
00:48However, despite the public pushback, Paltrow seems largely unbothered, continuing her lifestyle
00:53empire like she's everyone's favorite guru.
00:55Yep, she keeps promoting her eccentric wellness advice, as if the world is consistently wondering,
01:00what would Gwyneth Paltrow do?
01:02No one has ever said anything bad about me before, so I'm shocked and devastated.
01:08I'll try to recover.
01:12Jared Leto
01:13To be fair, Jared Leto has accomplished some impressive things.
01:16While 30 Seconds to Mars wasn't exactly a music game-changer, he has starred in some
01:20well-loved films.
01:21However, he's also something of a Hollywood punchline.
01:34In recent years, Leto has made some truly baffling career choices.
01:38Look no further than his track record in the superhero genre.
01:41Morbid Time?
01:42We think not.
01:43Still, this hasn't stopped the actor-slash-musician from presenting himself as a serious
01:51artist, deeply connected to his fanbase.
01:59In fact, he's ignored all the critiques swirling around him, especially the ones about
02:03his questionable method acting practices.
02:05Armie Hammer
02:06Once a rising star with a promising future, Armie Hammer saw his career crumble after
02:11disturbing allegations about his personal life surfaced.
02:14The accusations of abuse were shocking, and Hammer quickly became a hated Hollywood pariah.
02:19Heck, there was even a TV miniseries about how terrible he was.
02:32But that didn't stop the social network actor from returning to the limelight.
02:36Yep, despite everything, he's resurfaced with his own podcast.
02:42In addition to hosting the Armie Hammer Time podcast, he's also set to continue his acting
02:46career in Uwe Boll's The Dark Knight.
02:48No, not that one.
02:50According to Armie Hammer, people still want him on their screens and in their lives.
02:54Chevy Chase
02:55Chevy Chase's career is jam-packed with all-time comedy classics, from Saturday Night
02:59Live to the National Lampoon's vacation films.
03:05However, Chase has also built a reputation as one of Hollywood's most difficult actors
03:12His colleagues have often described him as rude, egotistical, and borderline impossible
03:17to be around.
03:18Just ask his co-stars on Community.
03:24As for Chevy, he thinks he's a beloved showbiz legend, assuming audiences still adore him
03:29as much as they did decades ago.
03:30And while his reputation has somewhat recovered in recent years, the backlash remains too
03:34ingrained to ever fully disappear.
03:37Jada Pinkett Smith
03:38It's safe to say that Jada Pinkett Smith has become the poster child for TMI.
03:48Along with the now-defunct Red Table Talk web series, her revelation-heavy memoir, Worthy,
03:53fueled the public's dislike for her.
04:06Jada has dropped major bombs about her marriage to Will Smith, and has come under fire for
04:10questionable parenting techniques.
04:20And let's not forget the role she played in the infamous Oscar slap.
04:23Jada, however, continues to promote herself as an enlightened thinker.
04:26Heck, she's doubled down on her controversial takes, seemingly acting as if she has universal
04:30support.
04:31In reality, though, her name has become an instant eye-roll for many.
04:35Steven Seagal
04:36Steven Seagal has starred in countless action films, many of which earned him Razzie nominations
04:40for Worst Actor.
04:45Beyond the many cinematic missteps, Seagal also has a long history of problematic behavior.
04:57He's faced numerous allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women, and has been called
05:01out for being unprofessional and unnecessarily aggressive on set.
05:04But while Seagal has managed to alienate most of Hollywood, he continues to carry himself
05:09as if he's a revered action legend, cozying up to world leaders like Vladimir Putin.
05:26We suppose you have to appreciate your fans no matter where you find them.
05:29Meghan Markle
05:30With her Netflix and Spotify projects marred by claims of self-interest, many have accused
05:34the Duchess of Sussex of exploiting her royal connections for fame.
05:38While she and Prince Harry claim to seek privacy, their frequent media appearances and high-profile
05:43interviews say otherwise.
05:44It's no wonder critics and the public alike have accused Meghan of being attention-seeking,
05:49arguing that she thrives in the spotlight, despite her claims to the opposite.
06:00Yet Markle continues to present herself as a beloved public figure, launching new initiatives
06:04and sharing personal revelations, as if the criticism is nothing more than faint background
06:08noise.
06:16Ellen DeGeneres
06:17While Ellen DeGeneres built her brand on being the Queen of Nice, the reality behind
06:21the scenes told a different story.
06:23Reports of a toxic work environment, including bullying and mistreatment of staff, shattered
06:28her once wholesome reputation.
06:35Following the end of her long-running talk show, the comedian decided to address the
06:39controversy in a highly-promoted Netflix special.
06:45However, DeGeneres was accused of downplaying the experiences of others and reframing herself
06:50as a victim of media scrutiny, and while she continues to brush off her tarnished legacy
07:02as if it never happened, the public has made it clear that they haven't forgotten.
07:06James Corden
07:07While James Corden might have won over viewers with such comedy bits as carpool karaoke,
07:17behind the scenes, he's constructed a reputation that's much less becoming of his on-screen
07:22persona.
07:23Alleged stories of the actor-slash-comedian being dismissive of fans, acting discourteous
07:27to his own employees, and mistreating waitstaff at restaurants have surfaced over the years.
07:34Making things worse is his non-stop appearances in a variety of films, irritating a large
07:39portion of the audience with his presence.
07:47But Corden still carries himself like a charming, lovable star.
07:50Unfortunately, it seems like neither side of the Atlantic necessarily enjoys his company
07:54at the moment.
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08:22Kanye West
08:23First things first, Kanye West's musical talent is undeniable, but his self-destructive
08:32behavior has made him one of the most disliked figures in pop culture history.
08:36Once labeled as someone immune to getting cancelled, his anti-Semitic remarks, erratic
08:40stunts and relentless controversies have finally caught up to him, costing him fans,
08:45friends and lucrative business deals.
08:52Yet Ye remains convinced of his own genius and cultural relevance.
08:56Despite the widespread backlash, Kanye continues to act as if he's universally adored, pushing
09:01his brand as though the world is still hanging on his every word.
09:04Unfortunately for him, much of it has moved on.
09:07Which celebrity raises your ire?
09:09Let us know in the comments which public figure's antics you find the most unbearable.
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