20 times actors played villains so well we hated them in real life

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10) Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys

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Antony Starr’s portrayal of Homelander in The Boys made him one of the most hated villains on modern television. Homelander wasn’t just evil because he was a sociopathic anti-hero who abused his power in horrifying ways, his ability to switch from fake smiles to unhinged rage in seconds made the character, both, terrifying and unpredictable. Homelander’s casual cruelty, lack of empathy, and God complex disgusted viewers, and Starr’s performance made it feel all too real.

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