your today gone tomorrow you just took
one in the jugular man welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for another top ten movie
stars who dropped off the map you can
have the first for this list we’re
looking at actors who are once big film
stars but seemingly overnight their
profiles dropped to next to nothing this
could be due to early retirement
critically panned missteps bad behavior
or other reasons as long as they left
the limelight well they can’t put your
wages for saying weird things in other
words we’re not saying these actors
haven’t done any work since but their
profiles and prominence definitely
aren’t as high as they once were if you
didn’t see a former actor you thought
should be on the list
be sure to check out our first video of
the top ten movie stars who dropped off
the map number 10
Neve Campbell come on you know I don’t
watch section first gaining notoriety is
one of the leads on the award-winning
drama party of five Neve Campbell showed
off her immense talent as a teen dealing
with the death of her parents sometimes
I wonder if this feelings ever gonna go
away after making the leap to the film
world
she gave other memorable performances in
high school-aged roles in the craft and
wild things and anchored the scream
franchise you know if I was wrong about
cotton weary then the killers still out
there after graduating to adult roles
Nev has embraced
Meteor characters in independent fare
this is life
this isn’t a movie but other than one
more for a in the screen series and some
guest starring on TV her star power has
decreased though her talent remains
clear number nine Val Kilmer the car to
clog the car whether it was an adrenalin
soaked action flick like Top Gun a
Western like tombstone or a biopic like
The Doors Val Kilmer tried his hand
successfully at all of them could be my
wingman anytime bullshit you can be mine
arguably reaching the zenith of his
career in 1995 when he starred alongside
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in heat
Bank is worth the risk and took over
Batman’s cowl Val Kilmer’s career
trajectory has been on a downward slide
ever since
are you yesterday’s news crews at one
point a part of the cream of Hollywood’s
leading man crop he can now only pray to
be a part of a well-regarded film like
his kiss bang bang again if she stumbles
on a murder plot why hire me as he
mostly finds himself in forgettable
b-movie schlock I just don’t think I
couldn’t bear it
number 8 Jennifer Connelly no thank you
but I have to solve this labyrinth miss
Connolly’s career has gone through three
distinct stages real first she was a
young actress alongside puppets in
labyrinth as well as a romantic lead in
career opportunities though he or she
did little to stand out from the pack I
thought you knew when she then
transitioned to one of the most
respected actresses with inspiring
performances in the late 90s and early
noughties
she became an oscar-winning force to be
reckoned with
unfortunately the most recent stage of
her career has included relative
obscurity and a lack of roles befitting
her ample talents I need to believe that
something extraordinary is possible
number seven Debra Winger when rosanna
arquette was inspired to make a
documentary on the difficulties of
balancing the professional acting world
with attempting to build a family
she titled the project searching for
Debra Winger you’ve got to live your
life apart a three-time Oscar nominee
with leading roles in seminal films that
have become a part of our culture Debra
Winger then made the choice to
prioritize her family life over her
career and poof she was gone whores no
chance to be a no officer though she
popped up for a very small role in
Rachel Getting Married that garnered far
more notice than a role that size
typically does wingers acting
appearances remained sporadic at best
number six Winona Ryder beetlejuice okay
there was a time when this actresses
name was on the lips of every casting
agent in Hollywood and she appeared to
be a shoo-in for every major role for
young women as a result
at the turn of this century however
something changed as Winona Ryder went
from starring in movies like reality
bites to appearing mostly in tabloids
after her 2001 shoplifting arrest
it wasn’t my do you know I didn’t want
to do it but you did do it
perhaps the image change hastened her
decline but whatever the reason Ryder
has yet to recapture filmgoers hearts
the way she previously had is that your
long-term plan to work in retail
my plan No
number five Joe Pesci I’m funny how I
mean funny like I’m a clown I am you you
an absolute pit bull of an actor Joe
Pesci’s Academy Award for his portrayal
of Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas stands as
the ultimate proof of his ability to
intimidate what are you looking at on
the other hand though he was the film’s
antagonist his performance in the
Christmas classic home alone was a
lovable role well if the kids there the
parents got to be after stealing scenes
from some of his generations most
talented actors Pesci seemed to say
screw this before the end of the 90s and
released a horrendous comedy rap album
before announcing his retirement don’t
put me out don’t make a atomy he since
made only two film appearances since
1998 one of which was nothing more than
a cameo usually guys it scared me you
know people that make big Ward number
for Molly Ringwald
I should be happy way for those of you
who are too young to remember the days
of the brat pack it was a group of young
actors in the 80s who starred in
seemingly every film featuring teens
it’s so absurd I have to fear to
Saturday their undisputed Queen was none
other than Molly Ringwald a pretty
redhead who was beautiful enough to grab
the eye but relatable enough to grab
your heart begins
does the young actress couldn’t possibly
have foreseen the dearth of significant
roles the 90s would bring and that she
would be relegated to spoofing her glory
years in the next century maybe some
other time yeah number three Brendan
Fraser a former star who’s become a bit
of a punchline
his legacy may be in question now but we
hope people will still remember Brendan
Fraser’s past impressive performances
showing comedic timing in films like
Encino man and bedazzled
okay an aptitude for action in the mummy
franchise and true dramatic skills in
both gods and monsters and the
underrated school ties Fraser has
undeniably earned himself a place in
film history from the same guys Halle
after starring in a couple of films
where he interacted poorly with animated
characters he seems to have lost the
chance to get the juicy roles he once
knew
he is my coach the devil yep that
explains it
number two Renee Zellweger you had me at
hello an actress who has been nominated
for 63 different Awards 18 of which
she’s taken home including an Oscar
three Golden Globes and a BAFTA Renee
Zellweger’s filmography has far more
winners than losers Bridget Jones wanton
sex goddess the very bad man between her
thighs also finding success with
comedies like me myself and Irene and
the Bridget Jones series her last real
live-action success came in 2005 with
Cinderella man really debuting a
dramatically different look at a 2014
red carpet event a newly unrecognizable
Zellweger may have ensured that her film
career is a thing of the past
hopefully not though some the criticism
was unfair at 45 of course she would
look different than she did almost 20
years ago in Jerry Maguire before we
reveal our number one pick here are a
few honorable mentions I know why don’t
we say that we own our own company
good yeah
would you did not a man-machine
Terminator I would die for you
number one Richard Gere blue bitch you
may not believe this but Richard Gere
appeared in three movies in 2014 and is
scheduled to repeat that in 2015
all right you may be asking yourself one
of two things in response to that
information how is that possible and how
could he top our list in that case no I
want you to love me don’t want anyone to
love me just what out you’d be forgiven
if you didn’t realize gear had actually
been in a film since 2002 Chicago
considering that was probably the last
time his name was on film goers lips at
one time a sex symbol that was named the
sexiest man alive and the lead of a bevy
of romantic films we’re left wondering
how someone can disappear from the
spotlight while still making so many
films do you agree with our list
yes which movie star that dropped off
the map surprised you the most maybe you
didn’t hear about it you’ve been away a
long time didn’t go up 10th a forum or
acting top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com yes
yeah come come
one in the jugular man welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for another top ten movie
stars who dropped off the map you can
have the first for this list we’re
looking at actors who are once big film
stars but seemingly overnight their
profiles dropped to next to nothing this
could be due to early retirement
critically panned missteps bad behavior
or other reasons as long as they left
the limelight well they can’t put your
wages for saying weird things in other
words we’re not saying these actors
haven’t done any work since but their
profiles and prominence definitely
aren’t as high as they once were if you
didn’t see a former actor you thought
should be on the list
be sure to check out our first video of
the top ten movie stars who dropped off
the map number 10
Neve Campbell come on you know I don’t
watch section first gaining notoriety is
one of the leads on the award-winning
drama party of five Neve Campbell showed
off her immense talent as a teen dealing
with the death of her parents sometimes
I wonder if this feelings ever gonna go
away after making the leap to the film
world
she gave other memorable performances in
high school-aged roles in the craft and
wild things and anchored the scream
franchise you know if I was wrong about
cotton weary then the killers still out
there after graduating to adult roles
Nev has embraced
Meteor characters in independent fare
this is life
this isn’t a movie but other than one
more for a in the screen series and some
guest starring on TV her star power has
decreased though her talent remains
clear number nine Val Kilmer the car to
clog the car whether it was an adrenalin
soaked action flick like Top Gun a
Western like tombstone or a biopic like
The Doors Val Kilmer tried his hand
successfully at all of them could be my
wingman anytime bullshit you can be mine
arguably reaching the zenith of his
career in 1995 when he starred alongside
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in heat
Bank is worth the risk and took over
Batman’s cowl Val Kilmer’s career
trajectory has been on a downward slide
ever since
are you yesterday’s news crews at one
point a part of the cream of Hollywood’s
leading man crop he can now only pray to
be a part of a well-regarded film like
his kiss bang bang again if she stumbles
on a murder plot why hire me as he
mostly finds himself in forgettable
b-movie schlock I just don’t think I
couldn’t bear it
number 8 Jennifer Connelly no thank you
but I have to solve this labyrinth miss
Connolly’s career has gone through three
distinct stages real first she was a
young actress alongside puppets in
labyrinth as well as a romantic lead in
career opportunities though he or she
did little to stand out from the pack I
thought you knew when she then
transitioned to one of the most
respected actresses with inspiring
performances in the late 90s and early
noughties
she became an oscar-winning force to be
reckoned with
unfortunately the most recent stage of
her career has included relative
obscurity and a lack of roles befitting
her ample talents I need to believe that
something extraordinary is possible
number seven Debra Winger when rosanna
arquette was inspired to make a
documentary on the difficulties of
balancing the professional acting world
with attempting to build a family
she titled the project searching for
Debra Winger you’ve got to live your
life apart a three-time Oscar nominee
with leading roles in seminal films that
have become a part of our culture Debra
Winger then made the choice to
prioritize her family life over her
career and poof she was gone whores no
chance to be a no officer though she
popped up for a very small role in
Rachel Getting Married that garnered far
more notice than a role that size
typically does wingers acting
appearances remained sporadic at best
number six Winona Ryder beetlejuice okay
there was a time when this actresses
name was on the lips of every casting
agent in Hollywood and she appeared to
be a shoo-in for every major role for
young women as a result
at the turn of this century however
something changed as Winona Ryder went
from starring in movies like reality
bites to appearing mostly in tabloids
after her 2001 shoplifting arrest
it wasn’t my do you know I didn’t want
to do it but you did do it
perhaps the image change hastened her
decline but whatever the reason Ryder
has yet to recapture filmgoers hearts
the way she previously had is that your
long-term plan to work in retail
my plan No
number five Joe Pesci I’m funny how I
mean funny like I’m a clown I am you you
an absolute pit bull of an actor Joe
Pesci’s Academy Award for his portrayal
of Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas stands as
the ultimate proof of his ability to
intimidate what are you looking at on
the other hand though he was the film’s
antagonist his performance in the
Christmas classic home alone was a
lovable role well if the kids there the
parents got to be after stealing scenes
from some of his generations most
talented actors Pesci seemed to say
screw this before the end of the 90s and
released a horrendous comedy rap album
before announcing his retirement don’t
put me out don’t make a atomy he since
made only two film appearances since
1998 one of which was nothing more than
a cameo usually guys it scared me you
know people that make big Ward number
for Molly Ringwald
I should be happy way for those of you
who are too young to remember the days
of the brat pack it was a group of young
actors in the 80s who starred in
seemingly every film featuring teens
it’s so absurd I have to fear to
Saturday their undisputed Queen was none
other than Molly Ringwald a pretty
redhead who was beautiful enough to grab
the eye but relatable enough to grab
your heart begins
does the young actress couldn’t possibly
have foreseen the dearth of significant
roles the 90s would bring and that she
would be relegated to spoofing her glory
years in the next century maybe some
other time yeah number three Brendan
Fraser a former star who’s become a bit
of a punchline
his legacy may be in question now but we
hope people will still remember Brendan
Fraser’s past impressive performances
showing comedic timing in films like
Encino man and bedazzled
okay an aptitude for action in the mummy
franchise and true dramatic skills in
both gods and monsters and the
underrated school ties Fraser has
undeniably earned himself a place in
film history from the same guys Halle
after starring in a couple of films
where he interacted poorly with animated
characters he seems to have lost the
chance to get the juicy roles he once
knew
he is my coach the devil yep that
explains it
number two Renee Zellweger you had me at
hello an actress who has been nominated
for 63 different Awards 18 of which
she’s taken home including an Oscar
three Golden Globes and a BAFTA Renee
Zellweger’s filmography has far more
winners than losers Bridget Jones wanton
sex goddess the very bad man between her
thighs also finding success with
comedies like me myself and Irene and
the Bridget Jones series her last real
live-action success came in 2005 with
Cinderella man really debuting a
dramatically different look at a 2014
red carpet event a newly unrecognizable
Zellweger may have ensured that her film
career is a thing of the past
hopefully not though some the criticism
was unfair at 45 of course she would
look different than she did almost 20
years ago in Jerry Maguire before we
reveal our number one pick here are a
few honorable mentions I know why don’t
we say that we own our own company
good yeah
would you did not a man-machine
Terminator I would die for you
number one Richard Gere blue bitch you
may not believe this but Richard Gere
appeared in three movies in 2014 and is
scheduled to repeat that in 2015
all right you may be asking yourself one
of two things in response to that
information how is that possible and how
could he top our list in that case no I
want you to love me don’t want anyone to
love me just what out you’d be forgiven
if you didn’t realize gear had actually
been in a film since 2002 Chicago
considering that was probably the last
time his name was on film goers lips at
one time a sex symbol that was named the
sexiest man alive and the lead of a bevy
of romantic films we’re left wondering
how someone can disappear from the
spotlight while still making so many
films do you agree with our list
yes which movie star that dropped off
the map surprised you the most maybe you
didn’t hear about it you’ve been away a
long time didn’t go up 10th a forum or
acting top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com yes
yeah come come
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