The Reason Why You Don't See These Actors Anymore

Mo’Nique

Mo’Nique’s career was just picking up when she won an Oscar for her role in 2009’s “Precious.” Apparently, the newfound fame went to her head and she opposed everything that Hollywood stood for, and only did four projects after “Precious.”

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Executive producer of Toy Story and Chief Pixar shareholder Steve Jobs picked Bob Dylan as his first choice to write and perform the soundtrack to the film over Randy Newman.
During the filming of Star Trek (2009), Zachary Quinto could not manage to properly do the Vulcan salute. Eventually, J.J. Abrams had to glue his fingers together in order for Quinto to do it correctly.
For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
After a slew of drug related offences, Robert Downey Jr. was a semi-blacklisted celebrity until Kiss Kiss Bang Bang reignited his career.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.