Acting is a notoriously unstable job. Some actors struggle to find a job and treasure every little project they get, while others manage to snag stable long-term popular series and then find out that they’re actually ashamed of the work they did on them. Here are some of the most popular TV shows that actors are not proud of.
Johnny Depp – 21 Jump Street
This isn’t exactly his most famous role, but at a time when Johnny was still just a TV heartthrob instead of the charismatic weirdo he’s known to be now, 21Jump Street was a big deal. Depp hated the role but had to stay on the show for 4 seasons because of his contractual obligations. He would do his best to behave in ways that would get him fired and eventually his wish was granted.
Katherine Heigl – Grey’s Anatomy
You really can’t undermine the success of Grey’s Anatomy. The amount of years that show has been on air and the sheer number of actors who either started their career on it or had a guest spot is pretty impressive. Katherine, however, had her qualms with it. She played Izzie Stevens on the show for quite a few seasons but eventually, she declared that the material was lacking and complained about long working hours. She eventually left the show but has since mentioned that she’d be interested in a reunion.
Billy Ray Cyrus – Hannah Montana
Playing the dad of Hannah Montana probably wasn’t a huge stretch for Billy. It was a wholesome and insanely popular show on the Disney channel, but he did say that it almost destroyed his family and he wishes the show never existed.
