UFC fighter Ronda Rousey seemed to have a promising acting future, but, when she lost her UFC winning streak to Holly Holm in 2015, she retreated from the limelight. After a three-year hiatus, she returned to the big screen in 2018 in the action thriller film “Mile 22”. Unfortunately, the film got generally unfavorable reviews.
In addition to being the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo (she won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics), she enjoyed a two and a half year undefeated streak in UFC, she began her professional wrestling career and won her first WWE and professional wrestling title at SummerSlam 2018.
Legal Trouble
In the 90s, it seemed like Lawrence was developing a long-lasting career as an actor. He was one of the leading actors of the decade, most notable for his hit TV show, Martin, and his roles in "Do the Right Thing" and "House Party." Towards the end of the 90s, Lawrence got into some legal trouble which perhaps offset his career.
In 1995, while filming "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate," he lashed out in a violent rage and was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Plus, his show, “Martin,” fizzled and then ended (rather poorly) because Tisha Campbell accused Martin Lawrence of harassment.
He's Back?
Aaron Eckhart first gained wide recognition as George in "Erin Brockovich". He was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2006 for his role in "Thank You For Smoking." Another big breakthrough came as District Attorney Harvey Dent/Two-Face in the Batman film The "Dark Knight." Since playing roles in Olympus Has Fallen and its sequel London Has Fallen, Eckhard hasn't graced our screens.
However, he has made a comeback with Midway, starring Mandy Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Luke Evans. We're excited to see the talented actor back to doing what he does best. As recent as 2022, he also starred in the Showtime award-winning series “The First Lady” alongside big names in the industry like Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Viola Davis.
Bizarre Behaviors
Randy Quaid is the older brother of Dennis. He's also an Emmy and Academy Award nominee who's most recognized for his role in 'Brokeback Mountain." In contrast to the success he has experienced in the acting world, his personal life is a bit less successful and he has gotten into a number of legal issues.
He hasn't appeared in a film since 2009, the same year that he and his wife were arrested for using an invalid credit card to pay a $10,000 bill. This led to a series of other bizarre behaviors. The couple has somehow ended up in Vermont where they plan to stay.
Promising Young Woman
You would think that this talented and beautiful actress, Carey Mulligan would have gotten more gigs over the years. Her breakthrough role was in 2009's "An Education," for which she was nominated for an Oscar. Over the years, she hasn't held many high-profile roles other than playing Daisy Buchanan in "The Great Gatsby" in 2013 alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.
She recently returned to the big screen, starring in the Paul Dano-directed marriage drama "Wildlife" as well as in the 2020’s Oscar-nominated film "Promising Young Woman," for which she got her second Oscar nomination. Things are looking good because in 2021, she also played the leading role in a highly anticipated movie – “The Dig.”