I discovered there is an actress that I now have to avoid seeing her films. She is a perfectly nice woman, talented, and no doubt very nice. But I cannot stand watching her in a movie. I'm speaking of Renee Zellweger. She was fine in Jerry MaGuire (sorry if I spelled that incorrectly), but when I tried to watch her in Miss Potter the other day, I couldn't do it. I had requested it from Netflix because it looked like a good movie. I find in other movies I have to quit watching when she comes on screen.
I could blame it on her fake English accent in Miss Potter or Bridget Jones, but it isn't just movies where she has an accent. She's very pretty. But her face gets on my nerves. I am absolutely silly. There is a not a reason in the world to dislike her, and I don't dislike Renee Zellweger. I just can't stand to watch her movies anymore.
Please, no hating on me for you Renee fans. But are there any actors or actresses that bug you so much you just won't watch their movies?
[question posted by AmbiePam]
responses and comments:
i wont watch a movie starring eddie murphy. i think he's irritating and humourless. his only talent is talking too much and swearing a lot. [robert67]
He tries too hard to be funny. [csrobins]
Hi AmbiePam! I don't think your weird, and I'm not here to "hate" you either as you are entitled to your opinion and watch what you want to watch! I however don't do this! I watch movies that I'm really interested in watching and if I'm not crazy about an actor I guess I just "get over it" LoL! Happy movie watching my friend :) [PurpleTeddyBear]
I think I get more odd as I age. Others probably don't, but perhaps I just have that talent. lolthumbdown [AmbiePam]
Yeah...i know what you mean. I can't stand any movies that Russel Crowe makes. He's a good actor who has made a lot of good films but I guess I just don't like him. It's probably the accent too but his is real though. lol [gicolet]
Now that you've mentioned it, yeah. I remember I don't like watching Russell Crowe either, and I have no idea why. confused [amoyube1980]
If you mean the way Renee scrunches up her face while she's talking, I can understand that - yet, in a way, that's why I like her. She's not "runway" pretty. Her facial imperfections are part of her charm. She's actually a very good actress and I've enjoyed what I've seen her in, even though I haven't seen all her movies. I do tend to avoid movies with Leonardo DiCaprio for some reason. Could be I just don't like the kind of movies he does or the kinds of roles he chooses. But, I'm not that fond of watching him. [jerzgirl]
Me neither. If I know people are going to die, I don't really want to watch it. That is happened in real life makes the movie unappealing. [AmbiePam]
I don't remember any, but most of the time it's the scenes that make me not watching a movie again. Or if I watched similar movie in the past and there was a scene that I couldn't get over with for bad reason, I wouldn't watch a new movie with similar theme. I might once I get over it, though. I watched some movies with Renee in it. Bridget Jones is funny, although she seems a bit over reacting there, or maybe that's the point of the movie. Chicago is a good one alhough she looks really skinny there, compared to Zeta Jones, but the whole thing is fun to watch. I don't get the hype about Brad Pitt. I watched some movies with him in it, they are good as the whole but I didn't see him stand up among other casts in any of them. Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett and kate Winslett are some of my favorites. [LittleMel]
"I don't get the hype about Brad Pitt." I agree. Yes, he's good looking and a good actor but the hype around him amazes me. It's a bit much. I cannot even imagine the ego on him. I won't pre-judge but I'm just saying... [goodnightmoon]
Yes! Steven Seagal. Anything starring Steven Seagal I refuse to watch. I don't know if it's because he seems to be full of himself or whether it's because I once read an article about him and how his martial arts expertise came about. He married an Asian woman, moved to Asia and studied martial arts, then left his wife and two kids to move to California where he sought fame and fortune. That made me angry! The article didn't mention that he and his wife simply weren't getting along or anything, it just said he abandoned them for his own selfish reasons. They were "holding him back". Disgusting, huh? [mentalward]
Yes! That's another one I'm not fond of. He's not as bad as Seagal, but I still don't like him. The only martial arts expert that I really LOVE is Jackie Chan because he's funny! I especially loved the movie, Shanghai Noon, and the outtakes... he's a guy who can laugh at himself. People who take themselves too seriously are most definitely NOT my favorite people! Actually, I just looked him up on IMDb and found that his birthday is a week before mine, although he's two years younger than me. That makes him one of the few Aries males that I actually LIKE! LOL (I was married to one and swore never again!) [mentalward]
I can't stand Angelina Jolie! First of all, she is just ugly. I don't think that her over plump lips are pretty. I don't understand the mentality of making your lips bigger that so many are going to now. 2nd I think the fact that she seemed to set out to break up the marriage of Brad and Jennifer and now refuses to marry him and is raising all those kids out of wedlock is a problem for me. I just don't think she's a good role model for all the young girls that go to see her movies! [carpenter5]
I don't like her or her lifestyle at all. She is not exceptionally pretty. She is arrogant and snobby though by judging from what I have seen. I think she relies on being sultry and mysterious to keep her popularity up. That and brad pitt. [csrobins]
For me it is harrison Ford. he never smiles in his movies. Always so depressed looking.thumbdownthumbdown [cynthiann]
No, I haven't seen the star wars series as yet!blush [cynthiann]
Truthfully I have never thought about it....I don't watch alot of movies so that might explain it! LOL [jillhill]
You might also like Lars and the Real Girl. [AmbiePam]
Any movie that has Jennifer Lopez in it is a movie that I refuse to see. It's a shame she was in "Maid In Manhattan," because Ralph Fiennes also stars in that one, and I love him. I hate to not watch it, but because of Lopez, I will flat-out say no to watching "MIM". [coolcoder]
Selena and Out of Sight are the only Jennifer Lopez movies I've ever seen. And I don't have any desire to see any more. [AmbiePam]
I have heard that Miss Potter is a silly movie. I haven't really cared to see it myself. Brigdget Jones I have watched both part 1 and 2 they were alright to me but after awhile I get tired of them. [Shaun72]
Don't care much for the Zellwegger woman, but I love Beatrix Potter so I have the movie on my iPod. :) Don't give a hoot about the Bridget Jones books and didn't care to watch the movie versions. [wahmivy]
OMG! You didn't like Bridget Jones? That's cool. For me, Bridget Jone's Diary is the only Renee Zelweggar movie that I really liked. It was trashy good fun. Nothing else that she's done has even been watchable. As for actors or actresses that I don't like to watch, there must be some but none come to mind. I'll get back to you on that. Brain freeze....rebooting... [beautyqueen26]
I never saw the Bridget Jones movies. Every time I'd see them on TV I'd just keep changing the channel. [AmbiePam]
I can't stand Gwynneth Paltrow (I like her mother though). She was overrated in Shakespeare in Love, stole the Oscar from the rightful winner Cate Blanchett through politicking, and is not even pretty but has fooled so many into believing she is (where's the appeal, really?)... Renée isn't my favorite, but I don't think she's vile. She always looks like she has been sucking on a lemon though, lol. [wahmivy]
That is too funny! [AmbiePam]
the roomie HATES Tom Cruise [ElicBxn]
I can't stand Tom Cruise. There's something about him that really rubs me the wrong way...he seems smug and arrogant [pyewacket]
I agree. He thinks he's mr.perfect and i've never been able to stand him. [madasp]
I'm with you on the renee zellweger thing. I have a hard time watching movies she's in. I think maybe its her eyes, they always seem to be closed and its hard to read emotion on someone whose eyes are almost closed. As far as actors I have a hard time watching movies ben stiller stars in. Again not sure why, just something that bugs me about him. [madasp]
There is a television star or two who I will not watch. I also will not buy products they promote. Just me. I do not need to explain. There is a male star that has tons of very funny movies. They are all full of adult four letter words. When they are not even needed to make the plot. I do not watch his movies. I would love to, but the unnecessary slang sex talk just makes me cringe. I do not want to get used to it, either. [GardenGerty]
Nicholas Cage his face gets on my nerves. I have seen a few of his films, but very few, I really can't stand him. He is a good actor, I just don't want to watch him. [Aurone]
You called him a good actor, that's more credit than I'd give him. LOL [AmbiePam]
I can't think of an actress but the actor who i cannot stand is Clive Owen... i started not liking him in King Arthur... because he made that character so unlikable and the feeling was sealed when i watched Closer... so even if i wanted to watch Sin City... i decided not to because of him... I like Renee Zellweger... especially in cold mountain... i haven't watched Miss Potter yet... but Renee i can bear... but Clive Owen... not in a million years... [aseretdd]
Really? I was not expecting this one. Food for thought... [AmbiePam]
I not really much of a movie watcher...But I do watch them when I can...There isn't any actress that is coming to mind that I can't watch... [BlueAngelRS]
Yes. I don't like to watch movies of Eddie Murphy because of the way he say things. It is really very difficult to comprehend. I am not being racist here. I like Will Smith, but Eddie Murphy really get to my nerves. [taski24]
You're the second response to mention Eddie Murphy. [AmbiePam]
lol! I think it's perfectly normal to feel that way. I do too with certain actors and actresses. I avoid watching Jack Black's movies because I can't stand the way he acts. It's as if he's trying so hard to be funny. I'm also beginning to not like Jim Carrey. It's not how they look, it's just the way they act. It's a bit too much. [caffeinedrunk]
actually,i don`t like her very much,though i find she is a lovely one,it`s hard to make me feel better when she in the movie. it`s the private hobby,i suppose.there still not have a single one can make me feel so bad,and each star would have a certain reason to get people`s attention. [noquite0325]
hi ambiepam,not watching movie of a certain celebrity is very okay,your not alone.miilions of people out there feels the same.its very normal,we cannot avoid to deslike someone becoz of certain reasons.me too have feelings like that often towards a celebrity.but the difference is,i still watch their movies despite the feeling that i dont like them,funny huh! its becoz its not the celebrity,its the movie.if the movie is good and worth watching for,then i do watch it even if i dont like the celebrity.well..we have our own reasons and points of view and i respect,nice topic huh! keep watching..hehehe! [queennee]
same here! i hate ELIJAH WOODS. just seeing him makes me get pissed off. so yeah, just because of him i failed to watch LORD OF THE RINGS and any movie with him. [tupa_ako]
I once watched this movie starring Halle Berry as Catwoman. I can't remember if this was another Batman movie or not. All I remember was that I didn't like the way Halle Berry portrayed the character of Catwoman, and I avoided watching Halle Berry movies from then on. [angelajoy]
I can never watch another Arnold picture again. It happened the day he became governator... He just bothers me now on so many levels... [Jixapose]
Yes. I personally avoid films where Steven Seagal is in. It's not because that I'm a girl and hardly likes action movies,actually I love a lot of 'em. It's just that I can't stand his body maybe.0_0.It's too buff and it kinda irritates me seeing those types of body, it's just too over the top. And his facial expressions too,just give me creeps.Even with just looking at his movie's trailers and posters, it really just gives me a feeling of not watching it. No offense for Steven Seagal fans out there. Happy MyLotting everyone! [quennie_ghurl]
Yes, sorry for his fans but I hate Jack Black. I hate mucho mucho film of him I don't know the real title, sorry. I hate school of rock if that what it is. I partially hate The Holiday because he is there, partially is what I said because, he was with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz in the film which are my favorite, and I watch it on the big screen and super hated him because he was paired with Kate Winslet, ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I am really sorry I hate him, they say he is so funny, duh I don't like the face. Tell me I'm bad! Kung fu Panda is way too ok for me because I can only hear his voice not seeing his face, duh! [grecychunny26]
Do you mean Nacho Libre? I never saw the movie, but a friend told me he felt like he wasted two hours of his life on that film. [AmbiePam]
Sure, everyone has different thought. Like someone and hate someone. So do I. Every week, so many new films start to show. Why do you choose the one which your favourite people act. [Henrysun]
Everyone is different (thats a good thing) otherwise all movies would have one actor/actress. For me, I cannot tolerate watching Kevin Costner or Kirstie Alley. If I see an ad for a movie with either of them...its off my list. [rhadorn2]
This is one of those threads that makes you think "I'm so glad other people feel like me"! I agree with almost everyone who's already posted. I can't stand Renee Zellweger, Eddie Murphy or Russell Crowe! I can't really put my finger on why - though in the case of Renee it might be that fake English accent (I'm English myself), but with the other two they just get on my last nerve and I can't explain why. I've also started feeling this way about Nicole Kidman too. [Boffle]
IS it because Nicole Kidman's forehead hasn't moved in five years? hee hee [AmbiePam]
Yes...funny right? there is a local actress here whom I really don't like. I don't know why but just when I see her face, I would switch channel immediately. Maybe we are being judgmental but anyway, it is our right. Poor them, since they are public figures but as the saying goes, "you cannot please everybody". [anneshirley]
Not really... I'm here trying to think of someone who's movies I would avoid, but I really can't think of anyone! I do prefer some actors over others, but it wouldn't stop me from seeing something I was interested in. Even though I don't like Angelina Jolie, I thought she gave an amazing performance in The Changeling and I really don't like Sean Penn, but I thought that Milk was fabulous. Oh well, if I can think of anyone, I'll let you know! [di1159]
Ih that so funny. do youthink that Renee somehow reminds you of someone you don't like or didn't like? It's possible. I can't think of a single actor or actress who really gets on my nerves. Even bad actors like Ali Macgraw are usually tolerable because they're pretty to look at. Fortunately, Hollywood seems to realize that actors and actresses who cannot act had better be easy to look at and I'm okay with that. lol [irisheyes]
No, I can't think of anyone I know who looks like Renee Zellweger. She's very pretty and seems nice. It's when I see her in movies that she gets on my nerves. [AmbiePam]
I'm not a big fan of richard gere...I know he's a popular and well liked actor, but he's just so not manly. If anyone know any movie he is in where he is not taking a woman by the heart and is getting dirty let me know. I would like to se if he wopuld just look weird doingan all guys action movie. In my mind, he's been typecasted. [csrobins]
Oh my gosh I completely agree about Renee! I don't know why I don't like her, but I cannot stand any movie she's in! I watched "Chicago" awhile back and would have loved it so much more if not for her. For the most part, I try to avoid ever seeing her movies. Like you mentioned, she seems nice enough and talented enough but still she irks me for some reason. Also on that list I'll add Cameron Diaz. She, however, I don't consider talented. I cannot stand her "acting" so it amazes me she's considered an A-list actress. However I do let it slide for Shrek movies because I love them too much to let her ruin them. She does in moments, but luckily I don't have to see her so sometimes I can fool myself into just seeing the character. [goodnightmoon]
I agree with that. She's definitely better for comedies, simple roles she can repeat so she doesn't have to try too hard. [goodnightmoon]
I can't think of any movies that I won't watch because of specific actresses. I mean I am sure there are some actors and actresses that I prefer, but I usually see if it's the category of movie I like, not so much who plays in the movie. [cortney09]
I can't really think of any movie actors that I avoid seeing on the screen, but I do not watch CSI:Miami because I don't like the guy who plays Horatio. I don't know why. There is just some thing I do not like about him. [lilybug]
Hi lilybug! happy Long time no see! I completely agree! I never much cared for CSI: Miami but Horatio (and/or the actor) kept me from getting attached to the show. I actually don't really care for any of the characters. Which is odd for me, since I seem to find myself curious about the characters before I even decide on whether or not I like the plot of the show. [goodnightmoon]
I see nothing wrong with 'boycotting' a movie because of one specific actor/actress if the specific actor/actress is the lead actor/actress. I spent time and money to watch the movie and of course what i want to watch must be satisfying. The dissatisfaction will be lesser if the specific actor/actress plays a minor part in the movie. [whyaskq]
There are alot of movies I will not watch. Alot of them get on my last nerve because of some of the actors in them. [stephcjh]
Anything that has Hugh Grant in it! The exception there would be Four Weddings and A Funeral though. I don't know why, but he really gets on my nerves! I've never found him to be particularly funny, though plenty of other people do. Tom Cruise is another one I cringe at while watching. He's got such a big ego these days that it really spoils his talent. [newzealtralian]
I have a friend who gets upset if I mention the fact I don't like Hugh Grant movies. She has a terrible (in my opinion) sense of humour though, and it seems to be genetic! lol [newzealtralian]
i can NOT stand watching renee zellweger or angelina jolie. renee is not pretty in the least, shes not even homely, she, to me is just flat out ugly! I just dont understand how she even 'made it' in hollywood. angelina, there is just something about her attitude that i dont like. [4pawsx4]
Actually there is no actor and actress in recent times whom I will not see especially in Hollywood. In Bollywood (India) there are one or two whose pictures I will never see even if they are supposedly the best pics. [anuraa32]
Yup! Clint Eastwood!! Don't like him and never watch his movies. Barely tolerate movies he's directed. Why don't I like him?? Just a life long dislike of him from when I was very young. SO I can't really give a reasonable answer. His voice, his attitude, his manner... not sure. Combination of lots of things, I guess. [ChaJudLeoBit]
Maybe it's the squint...lol [AmbiePam]
I am with you on Renee Zellweger. I tolerated her in Jerry Mcquire and even, Me, Myself, and Irene, but that's as much as I've been able to handle. I feel the same way about anything with Drew Berrymore. I have no reasons to dislike these actresses and have tried to figure out what it is about them that drives me nuts, but I am at a loss. -abel [sndabel]
I think we all have an actor or actress we can't stomach in films. Mine happens to be Tom Cruise. I can't even listen to songs I know were part of soundtracks of his movies. Another one is Will Farrell. I've never thought he was very funny, and I can't stand looking at him. I don't watch movies with him. I'm sure there are a few other actors I don't watch, but I can't think of any others at the moment. [KATRINKA]
I can understand. There are two actors I don't watch. Jim Carey and George Clooney. i have seen Jim in The Mask and batman but I usually don't watch his movies. They are usually "comedies" that I would never see.but with that said I did see him in a great film, It was a drama made for t.v. called doing time On Maple Drive. he was great. As for George Clooney,He said something mean and un necessary and then did the same exact thing he was railing about so I refuse to watch any of his films.but after about a 15 year ban, I did see him in Michael Clayton, He was good. [sarahruthbeth22]
what an a$$hole, He isn't an fraction of the actor Hess was and never will be.SO he thinks joining an organization he disapproves mean you deserve a terminal illness?what an a$$hole. [sarahruthbeth22]
his name is Van Dame i think claude? i probably didnt spell it right either. the kids are crazy over his movies(my kids anyway)i get the idea his is all about martial arts stuff and he thinks he hot or something. so, yes i know what you mean. i also dont care for Bruce willis, its like he also thinks to much of himself and he just seems meanlol i did watch the ones with matthew perry in them tho, like the whole nine yards and ten yards, etc. because i really like matthew. maybe Renee reminds you of someone you really dont like. i think its something in our subconcious minds sometimes when certain people get on our nerves and we have no explaination for it. like maybe seem like or are like someone that was abusive to us? i dont know, i could be wrong.rolleyes [bunnybon7]
Oh yes, Jean-Claude van Damme! [AmbiePam]
lol, i know what you mean. i have a list, but pretty much, george clooney, sorry but his ego comes through in whatever role he plays and it is a turn-off to me, jennifer aniston, uggghhh, david spade, uggggh,annoying!!! will ferrell, because i don't find him funny, i know i have lots more, oh yeah, nicolas cage cause he cannot act. now that a bunch of mylotters are saying oh my god nutty momma is nutty let me say i love morgan freeman, he is always brilliant, love antonio banderas, he is hot, brad pitt, i don't need to explain to anyone, sandra bullock, not that she is great but she is entertaining, robin williams, can you tell i don't watch a lot of movies, i am sure there are actors i don't like or do like more i just cannot think! [NuttyMomma]
I am SO with you on Will Ferrel and Nicolas Cage. But I want to see how he fares on the June 2nd ep. of Man vs. Wild. I don't normally watch it, but I think I will that night! [AmbiePam]
i'm sorry people, i know alotta people like her, but i just don't see beyonce as an actress...i really really hated her in goldmember. [gailie]
Can't think of many right now. I am pretty much over Mel Gibson at this point. He seems to have turned into a bit of a jerk lately. [ersmommy1]
I will say that I won't see a movie in which is Denise Richards.. I don't like her performance I saw her in a movie with Pamela Anderson.. and no way I will see a movie that she is into... [lita_nurse]
You are in luck - I don't think she will be in any more movies anytime soon. lol [AmbiePam]
The one I can't stand to watch is Tom Cruise. I didn't really care for him much in the first place and then he dissed Brooke Shields PPD & I haven't watched anything of his since. [3SnuggleBunnies]
I had PPD after my last child and it's not a joke. She had it more extreme than I but it still hurts that some Hollywood ignorant who's never given birth physically or mentally has any idea what she or anyone else with PPD felt. GRRRRRRR>.... [3SnuggleBunnies]
Angelina Jolie is one I can't stand, sorry to her fans, but I just can't stand watching her. I saw her in Tomb Raider and although I liked the movie I didn't like her. I don't really know why but I just don't like her. She's really about the only one I don't like to watch. ~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS** [twoey68]
Oh I'm definitely the same way. I can't stand Renee Zellwegar either. I can't really put my finger on what it is about her that just doesn't appeal to me, but I can't stand to see her in a movie. There are actually several people that I refuse to watch movies if they're in them. Of course, I'm not a big movie person anyway. I really despise Jim Carrey and Will Ferrell, so I think they are my actors I can't stand. [Flight84]