Hollywood's Most Infamous On-Set Feuds: From Lively and Baldoni to Smith and Tennant

Created: JANUARY 25, 2025

The recent legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over their film "It Ends With Us" highlights a long-standing tradition of on-set clashes in Hollywood. Lively alleges sexual harassment and a smear campaign by Baldoni, while he claims her accusations are false and an attempt to salvage her reputation. This high-profile dispute joins a list of infamous feuds that have rocked the entertainment industry.

Here's a glimpse into some other notable on-set conflicts:

Will Smith and Andy Tennant

Will Smith and Andy Tennant

The director of "Hitch" recently revealed that despite the film's lighthearted nature, its production was fraught with tension between him and Will Smith. Tennant felt Smith didn't trust his comedic vision, leading to creative clashes. Just days before filming began, Smith reportedly attempted to halt production to continue script revisions.

Chevy Chase and Chris Columbus

Chevy Chase lights the Christmas tree wearing Santa hat and coat

Chris Columbus and John Hughes attend an event

Director Chris Columbus, known for "Home Alone," revealed that he walked away from directing "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" due to Chevy Chase's behavior. Columbus recounted a bizarre first meeting where Chase remained silent for an extended period, only to question Columbus's role as director before abruptly leaving.

Paul Thomas Anderson and Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds and the cast of Boogie Nights

Despite winning a Golden Globe for his performance in "Boogie Nights," Burt Reynolds clashed with director Paul Thomas Anderson. Reynolds found Anderson to be self-assured and lacking originality, criticizing his directorial choices and claiming he often presented common filmmaking techniques as innovative.

Val Kilmer and Joel Schumacher

Val Kilmer with Joel Schumacher

The set of "Batman Forever" witnessed a tumultuous relationship between Val Kilmer and Joel Schumacher. Schumacher described Kilmer's behavior as unprofessional and disrespectful towards the crew, leading to a physical altercation and a period of silence between the two. Kilmer was subsequently replaced by George Clooney in the sequel.

Shelley Duval and Stanley Kubrick

Actress Shelley Duvall is seen on the set of "The Shining".

Stanley Kubrick's demanding directing style pushed Shelley Duvall to her limits during the filming of "The Shining." Duvall recounted enduring hours of emotionally draining scenes, being forced to cry repeatedly for weeks. While initially regretting the experience, she later acknowledged its value as a learning process under Kubrick's guidance.

Megan Fox and Michael Bay

Megan Fox and Michael Bay at a premiere

Megan Fox openly criticized Michael Bay's directorial style during the making of "Transformers," comparing him to Hitler and describing him as a "tyrant" on set. Despite acknowledging his awkwardness and vulnerability off-set, she emphasized the demanding and dangerous nature of working under his direction. Fox was ultimately fired from the franchise, but later reconciled with Bay and collaborated on "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

Harold Ramis and Bill Murray

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis in "Ghostbusters."

The comedic duo of Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, known for their work in "Ghostbusters," experienced a significant falling out during the production of "Groundhog Day." Creative differences escalated into physical altercations, with Ramis reportedly throwing Murray against a wall. Their 20-year silence was eventually broken before Ramis's passing in 2014.

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