Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

"When that little pig was put down on that big pitch and saw the blue sky and the green grass and the sea, that pig just took off," Cromwell told Vice. "I said, 'I don't want any part of this. I am out.'"

 Since starring in Babe, Cromwell has become an outspoken environmental activist and supporter of animal rights, even leading to multiple arrests in the name of the cause. He especially loves pigs, who have obviously earned a special place in his heart.

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The More You Know

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  • To thank Robin Williams for his work on Aladdin, Disney sent him a late Pablo Picasso painting.
  • Natalie Portman dislocated her rib while shooting Black Swan and had to give up her trailer so the low budget film could afford a medic for the rest of shooting.
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