The world of film can be quite ruthless, and volatile, especially for actors and actresses. This is on the grounds that public opinion really plays a monumental role in deciding success at the box office. If any movie happens to do well, it will automatically increase the hype for celebrities, which means they will get more chances to be in other projects. However, there aren’t any rules set in stone when it comes to being successful and loved by the public. There are many stories where some huge actors declined a role and film, only later to find it does wonders.

This industry is a gamble, in simple words. Nevertheless, being the public’s favorite isn’t easy. They have a short attention span, and they easily move to the next one, if one stays away from the screen for a bit too long. When the public starts forgetting someone, unfortunately, so does Hollywood. There are many prominent actors, who do not get the roles like they used to, and eventually, disappear from big screens. To keep that sentiment of nostalgia alive, here are six forgotten celebrities that need to appear on the big screen again.

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6 Skeet Ulrich

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Fans of horror movies may recognize Skeet Ulrich through another name that is Billy Loomis. He was one of the leading actors in the cult classic horror slasher movie, Scream. As soon as Scream hit the screens, word about Ulrich spread like wildfire. His charming, deranged yet mesmerizing performance, made the audience want more. However, no matter what he tried, nothing seemed to stick. He performed on a few TV shows, but nothing made him shine like Billy Loomis. Life wasn’t easy for him as well; rather than having his own place, he would often be seen crashing at friends, trying to make ends meet.

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With constant poorly-rated films, one after another, he finally decided to take a step back and focus on starting his family. Several years later, he shocked the fans by appearing on Riverdale; his mesmerizing performance made many wonder yet again, when will they see him on the big screen again.

5 Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is a well-known actress who rose to fame thanks to her smash-hit television series, Party of Five. She was instantly recognized as the next Hollywood superstar to be named America’s Sweetheart. But it’s a little trickier than it seems to be compared to legends of the game like Cameron Diaz, and Julia Roberts. While she did star in quite notable movies in the 1990s, she soon established herself as the leading lady for comical B-movies like the famous Garfield series.

However, it all seemed to wither away, and then she was gone in thin air! Her greatest return was when she starred in The Client List in 2010. Although even that was not enough to get her on the big screen as the leading lady she once used to be. She disappeared just as quickly as she rose to fame. Now she is unable to pull that same persona that she was praised for.

4 John Cusack

John Cusack began his journey in this vicious industry in the 1980s and was lucky enough to get roles in some of the most loved movies. He was often remembered for his outstanding role in the romantic comedy movie Say Anything, which not only aided him get more opportunities but also helped in setting the bar much higher for his next performances. While he put forth an effort to demonstrate his acting range, it seems that people favored him in love stories such as Must Love Dogs, and Serendipity.

Cusack took on a string of roles that have been vastly different from everything from his early professional years. Despite whether it was an attempt to strive to demonstrate that he could be perceived as a full-on movie star or merely a means for him to test the waters at action flicks. Nevertheless, none of them were as prosperous as his movies from the 1980s. Although he got a few more chances to arise on the big screen, somehow his charm shriveled away. Eventually, all his acclaimed works, such as the psychological horror film, 1408, became forgotten to the point no one really remembers his name.

3 Uma Thurman

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When any movie buff talks about the classics, they will always cite Pulp Fiction and the iconic scene between Uma Thurman and John Travolta. She began her acting career at a very young age, as she appeared in several iconic movies including Dangerous Liaisons. Even though she frequently appeared in movies, most of them were flops before she reconnected with the king, Quentin Tarantino, in the renowned Kill Bill trilogy. Thanks to that, she appeared in the series as the lead, yet none of them enabled her to establish herself once again as a leading celebrity in Hollywood.

Unfortunately, nothing worked out for her. Soon, the audience stopped anticipating her movies, and the cruel film industry stopped giving her projects to come on the big screen.

2 Macaulay Culkin

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The holiday season is just around the corner, which also means it is time to watch Christmas movies. Most families prefer watching the classics, and what could be a better option than the heartwarming, full-of-laughter, Home Alone? Macaulay Culken is known for his iconic role as Kevin. While the role was quite challenging, he left the audience in awe with his performance, when he was simply a child.

Unfortunately, what led him to fame also led him to his demise. Being a child celebrity wasn’t all rainbows and sunshine for him. Culken had to suffer through an abusive family who were after his money. While struggling with it all, he also became an addict. This resulted in him leaving the acting industry for good. Despite being immensely talented, he soon became old news and eventually, the public moved on to others. Recently, he has made a comeback through various new productions.

1 Angelina Jolie

Lastly, the actress that was considered the queen of her time, Angelina Jolie. Even though she had a plethora of roles in her youth, it was only with the 1995 movie Hackers that she became a recognized actress. Through her performance in the 1998 movie Gia, she demonstrated how much further she would go to pursue her profession. She soon was seen in a pool of widely popular movies. Angelina frequently catered to acting roles that played to her sex appeal, as well as star in movies with compelling plots, like Changeling. She was loved by all, and was considered to be the Hollywood sensation. However, somehow her fame started to disappear after playing the main role in the 2014 movie Maleficent.

Despite being at her peak, she left the big screen and started focusing on behind-the-screen work. Ever since that, Angelina’s hype was no longer the same. While one might see her name in the gossip due to her personal life issues, unfortunately, the public has forgotten her as a star that shines on a big screen, like she used to once upon a time. Despite that, she still manages to leave her mark in some productions such as Maleficent and The Eternals.