28 Of The Most Entitled Actors Ever, According To Movie Crew Members

Entertainment expert Mike, from LA, was kind enough to share his insights on what stars should keep in mind if they want to leave a good impression on those they work with and create a positive atmosphere in the workplace.

For one, maintaining a high level of professionalism on or off set, as well as having a strong work ethic, is vital. "Arrive on time, be prepared, and respect your colleagues' time and effort," Mike told Bored Panda. "Show dedication to your craft by putting in the necessary effort and taking your work seriously. Continuously strive to improve your skills and deliver your best performance."

It also helps if the talent embraces collaboration with their colleagues, from the director and their fellow actors to the entire production team. The celebrity expert suggests that the actors should be open to feedback and be willing to adapt to the needs of the project. The more flexible you are, the better. "Your ability to roll with the punches can be invaluable."

Celebrities should strive to keep open lines of communication with their coworkers. If they have any ideas or concerns, it's important to voice them constructively. Meanwhile, it's also essential to actively listen to others' perspectives, too.

Directors and production teams also value stars who can keep their ego in check. "Remember that the success of a project depends on the collective effort of the entire team, not just one individual," entertainment expert Mike reiterated to Bored Panda.

On top of that, you have to remember that many of the details related to your work projects probably shouldn't be revealed in public or to anyone privately. The expert pointed out just how important it is to respect the confidentiality of the scripts, and the info related to the production. "Avoid sharing spoilers or behind-the-scenes details without permission," he added.

But above everything is respect. "Treat everyone on set with respect and kindness, regardless of their role. A positive and respectful attitude can go a long way in creating a harmonious working environment," Mike said, adding that showing gratitude to the people who support you in your career goes a long way. It's also not only about you: "Recognize the contributions of the crew and fellow actors to the project's success," he noted.

It’s absolute common sense, but it’s essential to treat others like you’d want to be treated. The Golden Rule doesn’t go out of fashion, after all. However, common sense isn’t as common as you’d think, even among the _crème de la crème_ of Hollywood.

To put it bluntly, no matter how skilled and talented you are, if you treat others like garbage, eventually, nobody will want to work with you. What good is talent if you don’t have the soft skills to back it up with? ‘Regular’ movie and TV industry employees deserve to be treated with the same dignity and respect that celebrities would offer other stars.

You won’t have a quality movie without a large team of dedicated, hard-working people. A star can’t do a hundred jobs at once—even they need support. Which you won’t get if you’re constantly throwing your weight around, showing off how much more important you are than everyone else. You need to stay grounded even when the entire world is chanting your name. And being optimistic about the project when things get tough can only help.

Now that’s not to say that all celebs are nasty and mean. That’s far from the case! There are plenty of A-listers, from Keanu Reeves and Tom Hanks to Paul Rudd and Dwayne Johnson, who are an utter delight to be around. What you see is what you get: smiles, charisma, and genuine care. 

But it’s not like these beloved actors are perfect either. Everyone has a bad day once in a while. The stress of starring in projects that cost hundreds of millions of dollars can really get to you. Even Hanks, many people’s icon and Hollywood’s sweetheart, has admitted to this.

“Not everybody is at their best every single day on a motion picture set. I've had tough days trying to be a professional when my life has been falling apart in more ways than one and the requirement for me that day is to be funny, charming, and loving— and it's the last way I feel,” he told the BBC in an interview.

What Hanks does pride himself on is his punctuality. "What cannot occur on a motion picture is that someone cannot monkey around with the timing or the length of the shoot or the budget. That is a cardinal sin in the motion picture business. You will be amazed at how many people know that they can get away with it, and are told they can get away with it, because they are carrying the movie on their shoulders,” the actor opened up to the BBC.

In his new book, ‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,’ Hanks referred to some actors who are “cry-babies, psychological train wrecks, on-the-wagon alcoholics, off-the-wagon addicts... and more than a couple of feuds between the Talent.”