January 4th 2025.
In the fast-paced and competitive world of Hollywood, it's not uncommon for colleagues to butt heads and have disagreements. In fact, there have been numerous instances where co-stars have gotten into disputes. One of the latest incidents involves the film It Ends With Us, which has made headlines due to reports of tension on set. Leading lady Blake Lively has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, causing quite a stir in the industry.
The film, based on the popular book by Colleen Hoover, was released in August and received intense criticism after rumors of a bitter feud between Lively and Baldoni surfaced. In response, Baldoni has announced plans to countersue Lively, resulting in an 80-page lawsuit. This isn't the first time we've seen conflicts between actors on set. From minor disagreements that were eventually resolved to full-blown grudges that have prevented future collaborations, the history of film and TV is filled with feuds between stars. Let's take a look at some of the fiercest ones Hollywood has ever seen.
Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, the famous duo from The X Files, didn't always have a great working relationship despite their incredible onscreen chemistry. In a 2008 interview with The Guardian, Anderson admitted that there were periods when they didn't get along and didn't even speak outside of work. Duchovny also shared in a 2008 interview with Metro that they used to argue about trivial things and couldn't stand each other's presence. However, over the years, they have remained close friends and consider each other as family.
Another ongoing feud in Hollywood is between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall, co-stars of the hit show Sex and the City. The tension between them was first alluded to by Cattrall in 2004, as the show was coming to an end after six seasons. Despite reuniting for two movies, reports of tension on set continued. In 2017, Cattrall revealed that they were never friends and that Parker could have been nicer to her. She also expressed her frustration with the rumors that she turned down the third movie because of money issues. The two actresses had a public falling out on social media after Cattrall's brother passed away in 2018. The spin-off series, And Just Like That, went on without the character of Samantha until she made a cameo in 2023. In a 2021 interview, Parker opened up about the "weirdest" part of their feud, stating that she would never speak poorly about Cattrall.
One of the most notorious feuds in Hollywood was between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The two legendary actresses famously disliked each other even before they became co-stars. Their rivalry escalated when Crawford married Davis's leading man in Dangerous, Franchot Tone, whom Davis had fallen in love with. Despite their successful collaboration in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, their feud only intensified on set. Davis reportedly sent Crawford a note asking her to stop sending gifts to the crew, and Crawford even requested a body double for a scene in fear that Davis would hit her. Despite their constant complaints to the director, they went on to work together again in Hush...Hush Sweet Charlotte.
In 2000, Lucy Liu and Bill Murray had a heated altercation while filming Charlie's Angels. During an interview with the Asian Enough podcast, Liu revealed that Murray hurled insults at her, causing her to stand up for herself. She also mentioned that he was "completely disgusting" but later clarified that he could also be charming. Murray has not addressed the incident publicly, but other reports have claimed that he was also unhappy with Liu's acting on set.
Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte's feud during the filming of I Love Trouble was no laughing matter. In a 1993 interview with The New York Times, Roberts described Nolte as both charming and disgusting, claiming that he goes out of his way to repel people. Nolte retaliated by calling her a "not nice person" in a 1994 interview with the Los Angeles Times. However, in a 2022 interview with Insider, he reflected on their past conflict, stating that they have since buried the hatchet.
Last but not least, there's the feud between Alex Pettyfer and Channing Tatum, co-stars of Magic Mike. The tension between them was apparent during the filming of the movie, and it reportedly stemmed from Pettyfer's behavior on set. In a 2014 interview with Bret Easton Ellis, Pettyfer admitted that he was "young and dumb" during that time and that he and Tatum have since resolved their issues.
Sparks flew on and off set between the actors of Hollywood's latest blockbuster, It Ends With Us. Just like in any other line of work, it's not uncommon for colleagues to have disagreements and conflicts. In fact, the entertainment industry has seen its fair share of co-stars who simply can't seem to get along. This time, the spotlight is on the film's leading lady, Blake Lively, who is suing her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, for sexual harassment.
Based on the book of the same name by Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us was released in August and immediately drew attention due to the reported tension between Lively and Baldoni. The 37-year-old actress faced intense criticism after claims that the two stars were embroiled in a bitter feud. In response, Baldoni plans to countersue Lively, submitting an 80-page lawsuit. It's just another instance of actors who can't seem to see eye to eye while on the job.
From minor disagreements that are eventually resolved to full-blown grudges that prevent two stars from ever working together again, Hollywood has a long history of on-set feuds. Let's take a look at some of the fiercest ones the industry has ever seen.
Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, the famous duo who played Agent Dana Scully and Agent Fox Mulder in The X Files, may have had incredible onscreen chemistry, but their offscreen relationship wasn't always out of this world. Both actors have been open about periods of time on set where they simply didn't get along and even stopped speaking outside of work. In a 2008 interview, Anderson admitted, "There were definitely periods when we hated each other. Hate is too strong a word. We didn't talk for long periods of time. It was intense, and we were both pains in the a** for the other at various times." Duchovny also added, "Familiarity breeds contempt. It's nothing to do with the other person. All that fades away and you're just left with the appreciation and love for the people you've worked with for so long."
Despite their past conflicts, the two have remained close friends for several decades, with Duchovny even saying they're like "family" in a recent interview.
The feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall, who starred together in the popular show Sex and the City, continues to rage on. Cattrall first alluded to unrest with her co-stars over money disputes as the show was ending after six seasons. The cast later reunited to film two movies, but insiders spoke of tensions between Cattrall and Parker on set. However, Parker has always denied that there was ever an issue between them. In 2017, Cattrall publicly stated that she and her co-stars had "never been friends" and hit back at rumors that she turned down the third Sex and the City movie due to wanting more money. She said, "This is really where I take to task the people from Sex and the City, and specifically Sarah Jessica Parker. I think she could've been nicer. I really think she could've been nicer. I don't know what her issue is." Parker reached out to Cattrall after the death of her brother in 2018, but Cattrall responded with a scathing Instagram post, saying, "My
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