19 actors who are reportedly too full of themselves

Hollywood actors, with their work, gain recognition and fame globally. However, often times this level gets hard to maintain and they appear obnoxious and too full of themselves. Known for their larger-than-life personas, some actors may sometimes find themselves described as arrogant or egotistical. From Christian Bale to Sean Penn, these actors have been criticized by the media or fans for their alleged controversial behaviors. Here is a list of actors, who, according to media and fan perceptions, may come across as too full of themselves.

19) Steven Seagal

Hollywood actor Steven Seagal, known for movies like Under Seige and On Deady Ground, is often seen as full of himself because of his exaggerated claims and behavior. For example, as reported by People, he has made false statements about his martial arts background, saying he learned directly from the founder of Aikido and that his style is unique. In reality, his martial arts practice is not much different from mainstream Aikido. These kinds of exaggerated stories contribute to the perception that he is overly confident and self-important.

18) Adam Levine

The Maroon 5 lead singer and actor Adam Levine has been in the headlines many times due to controversial activities or statements. A notable instance is his performance at the Vina del Mar festival in Chile in 2020 as reported by USAToday. Frustrated with what he later claimed were technical issues, Levine sang off-key leaving many fans disappointed. He did apologize on Instagram for letting such technical difficulties affect his performance and behavior, but his behavior during the concert was viewed as unprofessional and arrogant.

17) Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian, an American socialite and actress who recently appeared in American Horror Story: Delicate has gone viral several times in her long run in the entertainment industry. In 2018, she agreed to a fan's comment who called her out for being too full of herself. Another incident happened in 2022 when, in a Variety interview, she criticized women for not working enough to earn money. She faced a huge backlash for her insensitive comments.

16) Tommy Lee Jones

The Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones has gained a reputation for being a difficult and aloof person with many perceiving him as arrogant. This perception arises from his disinterested behavior while giving interviews, his reported coldness towards co-stars (like his infamous snubbing of Jim Carrey, detailed in a faroutmagzaine report), and his overall serious and intense demeanor. While some might attribute this to mere personality quirks, others interpret it as him thinking he's above others, contributing to the image of him being full of himself.

15) Russel Brand

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been criticized for seeming arrogant, especially when he was more outspoken about politics. He has become a controversial figure since becoming a conspiracy theorist. Recently, he has also been accused of sexual allegations dating back to the 2000s, where the victims confessed to being intimidated by him as a reason to not file a complaint sooner, as reported by Rolling Stones.

14) Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen fits the list due to his alleged controversial behavior and public outbursts. Well-known for his unusual antics and public tirades, the actor's infamous Two and a Half Men meltdown in 2011 is perhaps the most notable example. After beginning a public outburst against Chuck Lorre, the show's creator, he proceeded to give a series of outrageous interviews where he prattled on about how he was winning and had tiger blood. This erratic behavior and public meltdown contributed to the perception that he is full of himself and difficult to work with.

13) Sean Penn

Sean Penn is known for his alleged controversial behavior and outspoken nature. His often hostile relationship with the media, marked by tense encounters and accusations of rudeness, further contributes to this perception. Additionally, his demanding and intense on-set behavior, while perhaps driven by dedication to his craft, is also seen by some as evidence of self-importance.

12) Spencer Pratt

Spencer Pratt is an example of someone perceived as egotistical due to his actions in The Hills. He allegedly marketed himself as the one behind his and Heidi Montag's fame, taking most of the credit, his claims being built on a foundation of orchestrating drama and manipulating situations to their greatest avail. Such perceptions of Pratt arose from his unapologetically veering onto a path of maximum fame and notoriety, somehow oblivious to how he garnered all of this attention.

11) Miley Cyrus

Actor and singer Miley Cyrus has constantly been accused of being self-indulgent throughout her career. Her performances and music videos provoked high levels of criticism during the Bangerz era for being attention-seeking. Her outspoken nature and sometimes alleged controversial statements like she made in a 2013 interview with Harper's Bazaar about her fashion sense being better than many other women, have also led to perceptions of her being self-absorbed and out of touch.

10) Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise's intense dedication to his work and his unwavering belief in Scientology has sometimes been interpreted as arrogance. His insistence on performing his dangerous stunts, while admired by some, can be seen as an ego-driven disregard for safety. His vocal advocacy for Scientology has also led to accusations of arrogance and being out of touch. Furthermore, his tight control over his public image is viewed by some as an indication of excessive concern with his persona.

9) Christian Bale

Actor Christian Bale has also gone viral because of his insensitive comments. His infamous on-set outburst in the Terminator: Salvation set, captured in a leaked audio recording, revealed a level of anger and condescension that many found unprofessional. These instances, combined with his cold, even seemilgly rude behavior during interviews, have created the impression of an actor who is truly brilliant but, at times, also egocentric.

8) Gwyneth Paltrow

Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand, has greatly contributed to her perception as someone full of herself due to its promotion of expensive and often scientifically questionable wellness products that seem out of touch with most people's realities. Furthermore, the actor's alleged comments about the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, often perceived as tone-deaf given her privileged circumstances, have further fueled this image.

7) Blake Lively

While Blake Lively generally enjoys popularity, from time to time she has met criticism for appearing full of herself. She has received some of this criticism for her now-defunct lifestyle website, Preserve which was deemed out of touch with everyday consumers for its overpriced and pretentious offerings. While known for her humor, certain social media posts of the actress have been perceived as self-congratulatory or out of touch, highlighting her glamorous lifestyle in a way that some find insensitive, contributing to people's perception of the Gossip Girl actress as obnoxious. Recently, using the promotional events of her movie about domestic violence to market her haircare line also drew criticism from fans.

6) Bill Murray

Actor Bill Murray's reputation for sometimes rude behavior stems from various incidents throughout his career. As reported by Page Six, on film sets, he's been accused of verbal abuse and even physical altercations with co-stars and crew members. His interactions with fans have also been mixed, with some accounts of him being dismissive or hostile, refusing autographs or photos.

5) James Corden

The former late-night show host and actor, James Corden has been allegedly characterized as controversial by many. In one instance, as reported by Screenrant there was a reported dispute at the Balthazar restaurant in New York in the year 2022. He was accused of being rude to waiters and requested free drinks based on finding a hair in his food. As a result, the restaurant owner banned him, and although Corden apologized later on his show, this incident led people to see him as someone who can be quite arrogant and difficult to work with.

4) Shia Labeouf

Shia LaBeouf's behavior has sometimes been perceived as allegedly self-important or attention-seeking. From the paper bag incident to plagiarising content, the Transformers actor has faced various kinds of allegations a celebrity can garner. His turbulent relationship with the singer FKA Twigs and her eventual filing of a civil lawsuit against him has contributed to the infamous mage he has in the entertainment industry.

3) Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe, a renowned actor, is said to have developed a reputation for being difficult due to his controversial behavior. For example, as reported by The New York Times, in 2005, he flung a cell phone at a hotel concierge during a dispute in New York, resulting in assault charges against him. He has had several such brushes with the media, and the general perception is that he is arrogant and hard to work with.

2) Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway has a reputation for allegedly being a tough person to work with. A notable example would be when she became embroiled in a controversy with Bette Davis during the filming of the television movie The Disappearance of Aimee back in the 1970s. Davis accused the actress of being unprofessional and arriving late on set and falling behind in learning her lines, thus causing delays and frustrations among the entire crew. In 2019, she was fired from a Broadway show for allegedly slapping a crew member.

1) William Shatner

William Shatner's career, while undeniably successful, has also been marked by instances that contribute to a perception of him being allegedly full of himself. As reported by UPROXX, his on-set behavior during the original Star Trek series, reportedly demanding and sometimes difficult, has been attributed by some to his dedication, while others viewed it as self-importance. The actor reportedly had conflicts with Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock. Shatner was said to be envious of Nimoy's popularity and would hide Nimoy's bike and take his lines.