Including James Corden and Amber Heard, here are the 10 ‘worst a-list Hollywood actors’, according to a poll with 900K+ voters.

According to a recent poll update on the popular survey website known as Ranker, the top 10 “worst a-list actors” in Hollywood as of November 26, 2023, have been revealed.

Whether it’s due to how somebody feels about their acting skills, or if they don’t agree with their personal life choices – each actor has received thousands of votes making it hard to argue with, at least in terms of it being the most popular ranking online.

Some names in the top ten “worst a-list actors” include Aquaman and The Rum Diary star Amber Heard, comedians such as James Corden, and singers such as Madonna – all who have technically ‘acted’ in some way or another, according to the poll’s description.

Regardless of descriptions and names, see below for all top 10 highest ranked ‘worst a-list actors’ living it up in Hollywood – keep in mind this may be a ranking but it is not an exclusive CoveredGeekly ranked list, just a general public-voted one.

10/10 Jennifer Lopez

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

Jennifer Lopez, easily one of the most famous people on the planet, has starred in projects such as Ice Age: Continental Drift, Maid in Manhatten, and Anaconda, among others – not to mention her successful singing career.

Lopez is currently ranked as the 10th most hated a-lister on the Ranker website, and despite her clear singing and acting talents, some say that her acting isn’t as appreciated as others due to her ‘limited range’.

It’s said that she often plays characters that moviegoers deem as very similar to her public persona, leaving those watching wanting a bit more depth and range – such as how you would find in actors who prefer to play different characters and personalities on screen.

9/10 Kristen Stewart

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll
Next on the list is Kristen Stewart, most famous for starring as Bella Swan in the Twilight movies alongside her ex-partner and The Batman star Robert Pattinson.

Stewart’s decisions over the years have often cast a shadow on her actual acting career, although it’s said by voters that she has a ‘lack of emotion on screen’.

According to the survey, Stewart’s performances make it hard for some of those watching due to her ‘reserved demeanour and tendency to appear uncomfortable or awkward in scenes.’

8/10 Taylor Lautner

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

Right after his fellow Twilight star, actor Taylor Lautner has been ranked number 8 on the top 10 “worst” a-list actors – a star who quickly became a household name after playing the werewolf known as Jacob in the Twilight movies.

However, despite his success in the aforementioned supernatural-romance movie series, his career never seemed to lift off as much as his co-stars – something that has been deemed caused by the fact he was often typecast as the typical Hollywood heartthrob.

Lautner also starred as Sharkboy in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, however, he did not return to play the role in its Netflix sequel We Can Be Heroes.

7/10 Miley Cyrus

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

Hannah Montanna and Black Mirror star Miley Cyrus came in at number 7 on this one, known for her singing and acting, she’s also starred in projects such as Big Fish and The Last Song.

Cyrus’ name has been long a household one at that, mostly for her role as Hannah Montanna in the hit Disney series with the same name.

However, her acting career has had its bumps in the road along with some being left not a fan of her personal life choices that some deem too controversial for them to follow or distract them too much when watching her play a character on screen.

6/10 Madonna

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

Incredibly famous singer Madonna is quite literally best known for her singing career, however, she has slid into the acting world from time to time.

Her acting performances have often been on the more negative side of criticism, almost the opposite of her singing ones. And as similar to other names on this list, it’s noted that some feel taken out of her acting performances due to her characters being too similar to her personal persona.

5/10 Lena Dunham

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll
Girls star Lena Dunham split the middle of the list at number 5, with mentions that the characters she chooses to play may often be the reason behind her viewers having a dislike for her – which, in this case, may mean that her performances are working.

However, it is also mentioned that some may not ‘resonate’ with her acting due to her ‘unique voice’ and ‘personality’ which is something her acting style is said to mostly focus on.

4/10 Amy Schumer

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

One of the more divisive names on this list, we have comedian Amy Schumer at number 4.

Schumer is known for projects such as Trainwreck, in which she starred alongside SNL great Bill Hader – and I Feel Pretty, among many other titles as well as having various past stage performances as a comedian.

Schumer has more times than not been at the tail end of criticism for her comedy style being overly sexual, a style of comedy that she likes to lean into, however, it’s safe to say that the raunchiness may be off-putting for some people.

When it comes to her acting, she’s had a fair few roles that reflect her comedy style, which creates similar divisiveness as to that of her comedy career – some are left happy, some are not / some are left laughing, some are not.

3/10 James Corden

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

Another comedian, but this turned TV host, James Corden – this actor comes in at number 3 on this list – known for his breakout role as Smithy in the hit UK series Gavin and Stacy, since the show ended and he went on to work on more projects, his fans slowly began to divide in opinion.

Corden’s name has often been dragged through the mud by people left dissatisfied with both his performances and hosting skills, with comedians such as the Scottish legend Limmy being one of them.

Although the comedian has plenty of lovers and fans, and this may be due to how far he’s climbed on the fame ladder, his style of comedy and acting simply leaves his viewers on both sides of the fence.

2/10 Amber Heard

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

Second on this list, and potentially one of the most recent controversial names, comes Zombieland star Amber Heard – known for her role as Mera in the pre-James Gunn DC world in Aquaman, as well as being the ex-wife to Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp.

Heard’s performances, most being prior to her public court drama with ex-husband Depp, were often met with negative reviews from both professional critics and everyday moviegoers alike.

It’s noted that her acting style may come across as ‘stiff’, or showing a lack in ’emotional range’ – two of a few key elements that an actor needs to resonate their performance with the audience.

1/10 Jaden Smith

Top 10 Worst A-List Hollywood Actors, According To Recent Poll

Last but not least, we have The Karate Kid star and singer Jaden Smith at number 1, for reasons that include ‘lacklustre’ performances and showing a ‘minimal range’ in the emotions that he portrays on screen.

It’s said that some are left showing a lack of appreciation for his work due to feeling like his voice and delivery of dialogue sound too monotone for their liking – however, it should be noted that his singing career has left more people happy, something that the star may be happier with.

Although Smith has starred in various projects since he was a young kid, this could be due to the fact that his father was and is one of the most famous A-list actors of all time, Will Smith.

Since becoming older in age, Jaden has shown much more public interest in his singing career, making tracks for popular projects such as the Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game with his highly enjoyed “I’m Ready” song.

But there you have it, the top 10 worst A-list Hollywood actors, according to thousands of voters – keep your eyes peeled for the latest news and future lists here at CoveredGeekly, including updated versions of these lists as names are subject to change on Ranker surveys.