Life Perspective | 8 B-List Celebs Who Are Jerks (And 7 Who Are Sweethearts)
8 B-List Celebs Who Are Jerks (And 7 Who Are Sweethearts). B-Listers – where would our celebrity-obsessed culture be without them? Not as idealized or untouchable as the A-list elite, they seem a little closer to reality, a little closer to… us. When it comes to who ends up as a jerk or a sweetheart, fame can play a number of roles. Some of the celebs on our list actually made it to the top of their game – at one time, that is. In fact, in some cases, a jerkish personality and widespread rumors of being difficult to work with seem to have sidelined a once promising career. In other cases, individuals who are genuinely nice and not obsessed with money or fame may be consciously foregoing the kind of fishbowl scrutiny and Hollywood competitiveness that would put them on the A-list. Here’s a list of 15 who’ve become notable for being either a jerk or a sweetheart – and it isn’t always who you’d think.
1. Sweetheart: Steve Buscemi. It almost hurts to put actor Steve Buscemi on the B-list. He’s easily one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood, and he’s taken on a number of iconic roles, from his breakout in the Coen Brothers’ hit Fargo to a starring turn in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. Still, you couldn’t say that he’s achieved leading-man status, and what’s more, that doesn’t seem to bother the talented actor who’s universally described as down-to-earth and relatable. A former firefighter, his time spent literally helping to dig through the rubble of what was once the World Trade Center after 9/11 has become the stuff of legend. He spent five days working 12-hour shifts looking for traces of his former firefighting colleagues. His reputation with acting colleagues is no less stellar, with universal reports of his kindness and generosity. He may play bad guys and rough characters on screen, but by all accounts, that comes in opposition to a true heart of gold.
2. Sweetheart: Rooney Mara. Actress Rooney Mara gained fame in the American version of the dark thriller The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and while she’s worked steadily since then, she hasn’t quite hit the A-list heights just yet. But when it comes to philanthropy, she’s already a superstar. Rooney comes from a wealthy family. Her mother’s family founded the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL franchise, and her father’s family, ditto with the New York Giants. But, while they’re rich and privileged, her parents seem to have instilled socially responsible values in the talented actress. She founded Faces of Kibera in 2008. The charity offers food, shelter, and medicine to orphans in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, and it’s not the only charitable organization she’s associated with. It would be easy for her to party away a privileged lifestyle, so we applaud her efforts to give back instead.
3. Sweetheart: Jack Black. Jack Black seemed destined for comedic success after School of Rock and other ostensible breakout roles. We’re not sure what happened to plunk him down on the B-list, but we’re pretty certain it had nothing to do with his personality. In an interview, one of his old buddies from grade school related the story of how Jack brought candy to school and hid it around the playground, just as a nice surprise for his schoolmates. Another story on the internet is told by someone who works at a movie theater. They say that Jack came in to watch a flick and spilled popcorn all along the front row – and then insisted on cleaning it up himself. He’s funny and is a talented musician, too, so we’re hoping another big break comes his way soon.
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