Some actors let the fame go to their heads and become insufferable jerks once they’ve starred in a few big movies. Others defy the stereotypes, though, and turn out to be genuinely awesome and sweet people that other professionals love to work with. Here are ten such examples!
Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd comes off as easygoing and down-to-earth in all of his on-screen roles. Other actors, like Jennifer Aniston, are always quick to sing his praises. He’s been described as very calm, cool, and collected, as well as being naturally charismatic and funny!
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi plays characters who range from nervous wrecks to outright villains, but word is the man himself is very soft-spoken, genuine, and even heroic. He famously worked as a firefighter before becoming famous, and that job is synonymous with selfless generosity.
Hugh Jackman
One of the stars of the new Deadpool movie, Hugh Jackman, has been playing Wolverine for decades. Word has it that he’s a sweetheart both on and off the set, and crew members have stated that he’s extremely easy to work with even on difficult productions.
George Clooney
Megastar George Clooney is the last person you’d expect to be friendly and relatable. Apparently we all need to check our biases, though, because his co-stars have reported that Clooney is one of the easiest Hollywood A-listers to work with. Some even contend he got so much work through his illustrious career partly because he’s a delightful person to work alongside, making it easy for directors to hire him for complex projects.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks has a reputation for being everyone’s father figure, and he apparently lives up to it on set by being down-to-earth, relatable, and patient. Interestingly, Hanks himself has stated that he regrets having been on jerk on some sets in his career, but the word around Hollywood is that he’s very sweet.
Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons, well-known for his long-running role as Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory, is reportedly extremely professional and likable. It makes sense, too! It would be tough to work on a show for over a decade and keep the on-set chemistry so enticing without being a nice person.
Jaime Foxx
The legendarily charismatic Jaime Foxx is reportedly among the nicest people in Hollywood. His costars have described him as an entertainer, even when the cameras aren’t rolling, always looking to make people smile and keep the party going strong.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Former WWE star Dwayne Johnson is everywhere, and that might be related to his personality as much as his star power. He’s so well-liked and employable that he’s become one of the highest-paid actors currently working, and studios are still signing him for big roles as he approaches the fourth decade of his career.
Read More: The 10 MCU Films That Remind Us They Used to Be Good
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling is one of the few true leading men in Hollywood, but he’s often cast against type in “weird” or “outsider” roles. He’s also, according to his costars, a ray of sunshine to work with. Bradley Cooper described him as a straightforward actor with “no weird antics,” apparently a relief in the topsy-turvy world of Hollywood.
Read More: 10 Actors with Failed Music Careers
Keanu Reeves
Reeves’ good nature and upbeat personality are legendary. He’s reportedly an extremely humble and unassuming star who genuinely loves talking to fans. Co-stars and crew members say working with him is a breeze and he tries to make sure everyone on set is comfortable—to the point that he has personally helped struggling crew members with money out of his own pocket.
Read More: The 10 Most Impressive Career Comebacks in Hollywood
