Alex Pettyfer had a breakthrough role in 2006 in ‘Stormbreaker.’ For his performance in the film, Alex received a Young Artist Award nomination and an Empire award. The British-American celebrity was also featured as a model in a number of Burberry advertising campaigns.
After co-starring in the movies Magic Mike’ and ‘I Am Number Four,’ Alex Pettyfer was poised to be the next Hollywood heartthrob. But everything quickly crumbled after he made a few interviews where he appeared arrogant and ungrateful. Today, the once promising actor is now practically an afterthought.
Taylor Kitsch
In 2006, Taylor Kitsch played Tim Riggins in the NBC sports drama T.V. series Friday Night Lights. Kitsch appeared in the show for five seasons, garnering international recognition from critics and nearly eight million viewers. He was also chosen to portray the iconic character Gambit in the X-Men franchise spinoff, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
If you look at Kitsch’s track record, it’s obvious that there’s someone in Hollywood who was determined to make the actor a star. He was the main highlight in John Carter, Battleship, True Detective, and Savages. Sadly though, all those prestigious films failed to make him the next Johnny Depp.
Megan Fox
Megan Fox became a staple in the TV sitcom Hope & Faith. In 2004, she achieved her first film appearance in the teen comedy Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and a breakout performance in 2007 in the hit action film Transformers. She was also in the Transformers sequel, Revenge of the Fallen.
But Fox was cut from the rest of the sequels after the second movie. Apparently, she likened Michael Bay, the director of the Transformers movies, to Hitler in an interview, and that became the end of her role. Outside her supporting role in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Megan’s future appears bleak.
Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver received an Academy Award nomination for her role in 'Good Will Hunting,' in 1997. She also garnered an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award for her efforts in the TV series, 'The Riches.' The English-American actress has performed in numerous films and shone brightly as Fiona Bowa on the NBC sitcom About a Boy.
Given the various awards and accolades that were given to her following her performance in Good Will Hunting, there was plenty of hype that surrounded Minnie Driver during that time. She wasn’t able to live up to it, though, and has never really established herself as a household name. Today, she stars in the T.V. show, 'Speechless'.
Armie Hammer
Armie Hammer became popular for his role in 'The Social Network' film and is best known for portraying lead character roles in the films The Lone Ranger', 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' and 'Mine'. He was nominated for a SAG award for his role in the biographical movie, 'J. Edgar'. The American actor also enjoyed acclaim from critics and several nominations for his part in the film, 'Call Me by Your Name'.
With his good looks and charm, Armie Hammer had the makings of a prominent lead actor in films, but, as it turned out, he was only best suited for supporting roles. He had his chance to be the main man but didn’t quite succeed, and it’s maybe safe to say that his window of opportunity has closed permanently at this point.