Actors often ignored warnings that their next role would define—or doom—their careers, and in many cases, those bold choices ended up being game-changers. Margot Robbie feared The Wolf of Wall Street would typecast her, but she soared with Barbie. Gina Gershon defied agents who said playing a lesbian in Bound would ruin her, yet it launched her into lasting stardom. Matt Damon thought The Bourne Identity was a flop waiting to happen, but it became his breakout hit. Patrick Stewart nearly missed out on Star Trek: The Next Generation, despite Ian McKellen’s pleas that TV wasn’t “theater.” Winona Ryder fought her agent over Heathers, which became a cult classic. Natalie Portman worried Star Wars would kill her career, but Mike Nichols gave her stage work that opened more doors. Jeff Daniels braved backlash for Dumb and Dumber, Seth Rogen faced career fears over The Interview, and Will Ferrell wore his Buddy costume wondering if it was a home run or strikeout. Even Amanda Seyfried turned down Gamora, fearing the makeup and schedule, letting Zoe Saldaña shine instead—proving sometimes, ignoring the naysayers leads to unexpected triumph.
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