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

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14) Margo Martindale as Mags Bennett in Justified

Margo Martindale (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
Margo Martindale (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Margo Martindale played Mags Bennett with a mix of warmth and chilling ruthlessness that left audiences hating her with a passion. Mags wasn’t just a small-town matriarch—she was a cold-blooded criminal who used her charm and influence to control Harlan County. Martindale’s ability to switch from a sweet grandmotherly tone to a sharp, threatening presence made Mags terrifying. Her calm demeanor while poisoning a man with a glass of moonshine was unforgettable.

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