I’ll just say it.

It was a man forgiving another man for really bad behavior, and I didn’t feel safe."

Faking theiremotionsis basically the core of an actor’s job.

Furiosa in elaborate warrior makeup aims a crossbow, intense expression, post-apocalyptic backdrop

Other times, actors purposefully put themselves into a challenging emotional state through method acting.

2.Charlize Theronreportedly had a contentious working relationship with costarTom HardyonMad Max: Fury Road.

Mark said, “[Tom] was quite aggressive.

Furiosa, a character from Mad Max, looks intently through a vehicle's window

She then had a producer that was assigned to be with her all the time.”

3.Likewise,Charlize Therontried out method acting forThe Devil’s Advocatebecause director Taylor Hackford wanted her to.

There was something so exhausting about it.

Charlize Theron in a professional suit in a scene

My life was miserable.

I wasn’t happy."

4.Zoe Saldana hated working onPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

Zoë as a pirate on a boat in a scene

In 2014, she told theHollywood Reporter, “Those werent the right people for me.

Im not talking about the cast.

The cast was great.

in a scene, Amy in a sweater and stylized wig and waving with a bag and yarn

Im talking about the political stuff that went on behind closed doors.

It was a lot of above-the-line versus below-the-line, extras versus actors, producers versus PAs.

It was very elitist.

Miranda Priestly, portrayed by Meryl Streep in 'The Devil Wears Prada', is shown looking stern with a fur-trimmed coat

I almost quit the business.”

It was so weird.

It was just the worst.

in a scene, Sanaa in a sleeveless top sits pensively in a shadowed area

I just thought it was really rude for him to not take all of us into consideration."

But it made her so miserable."

7.In 2019, Sanaa Lathan toldCBS Local, “I was miserable [filmingLove & Basketball].

in a scene, Chris in a dark suit portrays a character in a futuristic control room setting

I can laugh about it now.

It’s almost like she hired me because she couldn’t find somebody else.

There wasn’t a lot of joy, and there wasn’t a lot of trust in me.”

Chris as Malekith pointed ears and a helmet in a dramatic expression

8.In 2018, Christopher Eccleston told theGuardian, “Working on something like [G.I.

Joe: The Rise of Cobra] was horrendous.

I just wanted to cut my throat every day.”

Michael as Kilmonger, wearing an open coat and Wakandan necklace, surrounded by guards

9.Christopher Eccleston also told theGuardian, “And [Thor: The Dark World]?

Just a gun in your mouth.”

10.Michael B. Jordan allowed himself to get to a difficult emotional place for hisBlack Pantherrole.

Ma on a couch gesturing during an emotional conversation

In 2023, he toldRolling Stone, “Killmonger allowed me to get into the pain.

And the unapologetic frustration that I had.

But then, obviously, theres a sadness that comes along with that.

in a scene, Freddie with a contemplative look, in a dark shirt layered over a lighter one

I dove into that for a lot longer than I ever had before.

So coming out of that [role] it was hard to want love.

11.In 2015, Brie Larson toldVarietythat playing Ma inRoomwas an “emotional marathon.”

in a scene, Nic in a chef's hat and apron appears concerned in a kitchen setting

He said, “It’s not that we weren’t on the same page.

I knew what the correct choices were for the Ray character.

It just wrecks you.”

Catwoman character portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer in a vinyl costume with a whip, posed dynamically against a dark backdrop

In 2007, she told theOklahoman, “I hated wearing that catsuit so much.

By the end, we had a bonfire, and I was just so happy.

15.And finally, David Cross only appeared in all threeAlvin & the Chipmunksmovies out of contractual obligation.

in a scene, David as Ian in glasses wearing a fluffy costume resembling a bird, outdoors