Big-Time Celebrities Who Don't Get Hired Anymore

Judy Holliday

Judy Holliday built her career off of being the "ditzy" pretty girl. During the Red Scare, she was accused of ties to Communism (who wasn't?) but was able to get them off of her back by using her airhead attitude. She was so close to following in the footsteps of many others and only got out of it by playing dumb very well. 

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The More You Know

  • Toto was paid more than the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz".
  • Brad Pitt and Edward Norton actually learned how to make soap in Fight Club.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
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