20 celebrities who were fired from TV and movies, and the surprising reasons why

Frank Olito,Gabbi ShawSep 22, 2020, 23:43 IST

Megan Fox was fired from "The Transformers" franchise.Albert L. Ortega / Getty Images

Celebrities are not immune from being fired or let go from their jobs.
Ryan Gosling was fired from "The Lovely Bones" and replaced by Mark Wahlberg.
Edward Norton played the Incredible Hulk in his own film, but the role was recast with Mark Ruffalo.

Being fired from a job is never easy, especially if you have to experience it in the public eye.

While most cite "creative differences" for their departures, the truth is some celebrities have been fired from TV shows and movies for getting into physical fights on sets, for bad-mouthing directors in the press, or for asking for equal pay.

Keep reading to find out why these celebrities have been let go from notable roles.

Ryan Gosling said he was let go from "The Lovely Bones" because he gained too much weight.

Ryan Gosling. Getty Images/Frazer Harrison

Chadwick Boseman said he was dismissed from a soap opera after just one week for questioning the racial stereotypes of the role.

Chadwick Boseman. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney

Megan Fox was fired from the "Transformers" franchise after talking badly about the movie's director.

Megan Fox. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

Natalie Portman, Fox, and Baz Luhrmann all agreed she was too young to play Juliet in 1996's "Romeo + Juliet."

Natalie Portman. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

Shannen Doherty was let go from "Beverly Hills, 90210," reportedly after getting into a fight with a costar.

Shannen Doherty. Earl Gibson III/Getty Images

Julianne Moore said she was fired from the Oscar-nominated movie "Will You Ever Forgive Me?" because of "creative differences."

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Richard Gere was "given his walking papers" from the set of "The Lords of Flatbush" after butting heads with Sylvester Stallone.

Richard Gere. Juan Naharro Gimenez/ Getty Images

Nicollette Sheridan sued ABC for wrongful termination after she was fired from "Desperate Housewives."

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Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly in "Back to the Future" before he was fired. The role was recast with Michael J. Fox.

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After four seasons on "Gossip Girl," Taylor Momsen was cut from the series because of her off-screen behavior, according to reports.

Taylor Momsen. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

After using a homophobic slur, Isaiah Washington was kicked off "Grey's Anatomy."

Isaiah Washington. Leon Bennett / Getty

Edward Norton, who had played the Hulk, was dropped from subsequent Avengers films.

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Warner Bros. fired Charlie Sheen from "Two and a Half Men" after what their lawyer called "well-chronicled and increasingly erratic outbursts."

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After he got arrested, James Remar was fired from "Aliens" and replaced with Michael Biehn.

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Selma Blair was reportedly let go from "Anger Management" after criticizing Charlie Sheen's work ethic.

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Terrence Howard claimed he was replaced in the "Iron Man" franchise after Robert Downey Jr. took his paycheck.

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Fans were upset when Erinn Hayes was let go from "Kevin Can Wait."

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Jenny Slate only lasted one season on "Saturday Night Live."

Jenny Slate. Mark Davis/Getty

Clayne Crawford was kicked off Fox's version of "Lethal Weapon" after his alleged behavior on set.

Clayne Crawford. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Suzanne Somers said she was phased out of "Three's Company" after she asked for a raise.

Suzanne Somers. Danny Moloshok/Reuters

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