How Jonah Hill Made Hollywood Realize He Wasn't A Stereotype

When Jonah Hill first broke onto the scene, he was instantly a name to watch in the comedy scene. Starring in both cult classics and big studio successes like The 40 Year Old Virgin, Grandma's Boy, and Superbad, Jonah Hill a rising star, but most people saw him as the funny, fat, sidekick most of the time. After his co-lead in Superbad, he decided to make a change, and starring in Moneyball alongside Brad Pitt would be a launching pad to the next level of Hollywood Success.
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[@MithDragon]

I actually feel so bad for him for being criticized for his weight loss. It should be celebrated that he is healthier and landing good roles.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

Seriously, I'll never understand people getting shit talked for losing weight and getting healthier, both bettering and extending their lives. My dad and step mom have both lost around 50lbs in the past year and it makes me so happy to see them looking better, feeling better, and overall being healthier.

[@vitorkk328]

For me the problem is the need to lose weight in order to get better roles. Yes, I'm m really happy that he's healthier. But thin being the body type that lands 99% of the main roles in media often leads to eating disorders in actors. As a doctor I've recently treated a teen actress with an eating disorder and it breaks my heart. She claims that unless she's thin she'll be relegated to supporting roles and I can't say that's not true...

[@martskione]

That’s the price tag for egocentric ventures. Every actor/actress knows this whether they want to acknowledge it or not. So maybe stay tf away from Hollywood if you can’t handle that aspect of it because you sure as f aren’t going to change it.

[@Justcarlosdiaz]

Since he's lost weight he hasn't done anything worth while.. I don't think it's because he lost weight, but he is just awful now

[@radioactive.rabbit]

Same with Adele and even her surgeries. Not people's business bruh

[@reidcacaro2919]

Jonah was smart to see how good a chance wolf of Wall Street was for him. That movie and his performance were awesome

[@RSpracticalshooting]

He's my favorite part of the movie.

[@Erunest]

One of the rare cases where i found the co-star petter perfoming than di caprio

[@auroninja]

Jonah Hill's Donnie Azoff should have got an Oscar. It's such a unique performance. Moneyball is fantastic, but Donnie was such an awesome role that he totally knocked out of the park.

[@jamesevans2507]

It wasn't that great of a role, come on now.. He played a straight forward greedy sex crazed junkie

[@grayonthewater]

I like to quote the part where he’s like I tell you what I’ll never go back to Benny Hanna, I don’t care who’s birthday it is 😂

[@phabiorules]

“Knocked it out of the park” I see what you did there

[@obviouslyPSM]

You show me a pay stub for $72,000, I quit my job right now and I work for you

[@dconaghan4465]

Unfortunately both he and Leo lost to Matthew McCounaghey and Jared Leto. Any one of those actors would be a just winner, while the other would be a very unfortunate loser. Would hate to be the people who’d have to make the decision to separate those performances

[@Locadel2003]

"War Dogs" was a very underrated flick and perfomance by him. Always enjoyed, it was fun

[@M_k-zi3tn]

That movie has my favorite Miles Teller performance.

[@dominiquepowell3158]

​@@M_k-zi3tnboth were terrific in the film!

[@scoopskipotatoes1631]

Agreed. And Miles was amazing too. Love that movie

[@preexisting154]

@@M_k-zi3tn I felt the same up until a few months ago, have you seen Spider Island?

[@M_k-zi3tn]

@@preexisting154 No, is it good?

[@GohanMadriz]

I remember my friends and I were background actors for Mid 90s. Meeting Jonah Hill was a surreal experience he was extremely kind but beyond focused. And you see him work, you can tell this is something he loves to his core

[@jacobasuncion3132]

That’s dope bro I really enjoyed and related to that movie 🙌🏽

[@huejaynus3134]

Oh shit mid90s was hella dope. wat scene were u in

[@Scamgodtron]

I say 🧢

[@marasmusine]

Jonah Hill and Emma Stone were incredible in Maniac, I encourage everyone to watch it.

[@DeeTofa]

One of the most interesting shows I've seen with brilliant acting and storytelling. I watched it as a high schooler and it sticks out as a show that has shaped me into who I am now.

[@zergpire]

dude that show was so good but no one watched it.

[@BigMek667]

totally underwatched, everyone should check it out

[@ninjaduck3534]

@@zergpire One of my 5 favourites shows of all time!

[@saddlebags2423]

It’s crazy that in his GQ video they didn’t ask him about his role in Moneyball.

[@Authorrlee]

I always wonder when the GQ career review episodes are being filmed if they touch on every movie, but end up not using every talking point (movie) because nothing “interesting” or noteworthy were said compared with other points of the conversation outside of the movies they know they must talk about like Superbad or 21 Jumpstreet

[@ALY-xc7fl]

What’s the problem? I thought we were gunna hangout? Aaaaahaahaaaa

[@jeremyarcus-goldberg9543]

When he broke out in Superbad, everyone thought he was Seth Rogen 2.0 . But Jonah knew that he was playing the part of "High School Seth Rogen" and he knew he could play many other roles as well. It just took awhile for the rest of us to catch up.

[@stuffbenlikes]

Whereas Seth Rogen continues to suck.

[@seen921]

I have loved watching the transformation of Hill. I’m glad he went after what he wanted. And huge respect when he said he would do anything to work with Scorcese - any actor would

[@sany007x3]

Maniac changed my perception of Jonah Hill

[@oLoSTo44]

same

[@kamsismith]

While he does comedies from time to time, he's a good dramatic actor and though I wasn't a fan of Mid90s, he at least put effort into his directorial debut and hopefully, he makes more movies.

[@DSaad]

Maniac is a criminally underrated series. It is one of the best storytelling TV series in recent years.

[@ishot_kai]

Ong

[@FoardenotFord]

Always loved him - one of the funniest comedic actors, but good for him for taking risks to pursue the career he wants.

[@HeangKoing]

Same. I’ve always enjoyed his films and roles.

[@Jack_Gibby]

I still feel like he is underrated even after many successful movies and nominations.

[@maryjanerx]

Loved him in 21 jump street!!

[@dominiquepowell3158]

Me too!

[@idanlewenhoff2295]

his performance in maniac is underrated ill admit i mostly like his comedic tone but sometimes it does work to go to the more dramatic role

[@ishot_kai]

Ong

[@wade_says]

He’s one of the funniest actors I’ve ever seen. But he can also do dramatic roles with ease.

[@treysonmcgrady4750]

Wow I can’t imagine how even much funnier The Hangover would be with Jonah. I don’t mean that as a slight to the movie per se, I just think he’s always hysterical in his comedies.

[@bernardthomas6232]

Love his appearance on Curb your enthusiasm; Spite Deli!!😂

[@justintroyka8855]

I've heard that comedic actors transitioning to drama is a lot more common than dramatic actors transitioning to comedy.

[@DSMTheEditor]

As the old adage goes, "Dying is easy. Comedy is hard." Comedy requires such precise timing and specific delivery that translate to skills needed for dramatic material.

[@RedDeadRanger]

So, we all just forget he's a self-centred and narcissistic person because he can pretend to be other people extremely well? If he is paid enough that is. Yeah let's all feel so sorry for poor Jonah 😭 I'll never understand the obsession with that. Why would you want to watch somebody- who doesn't care about your existence, or that of money- pretend to be somebody just as "pathetic" as we are? Then clap like a seal when they go up on stage to reward themselves for it. Makes no sense whatsoever, but the neither does the entertainment industry as a whole.

[@Vivi_9]

This video is about his career achievements, seems like he is a bad person but the video nor this channel is about deep-dives into celebrities' personality.

[@emanuelebresciani6281]

So... you wouldn't appreciate the work of a good actor because he's - like, "not nice"? I mean, as long as he doesn't commit a felony, who cares? Have you ever heard of Marlon Brando?

[@Whoyouwishyouwere]

I'd love to see another Jonah Hill performance written specifically for him. He's a gem that's overlooked.

[@HarvestStore]

Great video.

[@stopsign515]

love the fact that he can play so many different roles

[@aksharaghav9657]

Mid90s is one of the best coming of age movies I have ever watched. It wasn't what I expected it to be, i.e. a nostalgia hurricane. If you have the time please watch it.

[@josephgoldsborough9138]

I've always loved Jonah hill, great video!

[@Epoch-vu8cj]

He still gets snarky remarks from journalists lol. He can't escape his looks unfortunately, he always gets a rough time due to how he looks

[@RedDeadRanger]

He gets a rough time due to being a prick...

[@ishot_kai]

@@RedDeadRanger cap and most of the shi they say is blown out off proportion

[@RazzyRecess]

I once dated a girl whose friend (a bartender) met Jonah Hill in a club. Apparently asked for her number and after being kind of starstruck gave it to him. He ended up texting her insane text messages over and over again until she had to block him.

[@ziggykatze]

He was so good in Maniac!!

[@anubusx]

The scene where he ate the goldfish in The Wolf Of Wall street was brilliant.

[@nicaskitt650]

i cant wait to forget this video in 2 hours

[@radioactive.rabbit]

I loved him in Maniac with Emma Stone. Such a great duo

[@andrewharris5327]

His best work wasn't a movie. It was his short series "Maniac" with Emma Stone. It is a masterpiece.

[@jamalvargas6146]

He May've Created The Worst Fox Cartoon In 2011's Allen Gregory but his film output Is outstanding I wish I was him

[@knmonlinemedia]

I hated Allen Gregroy so much that I forgotten about it. thanks for reminding me. that cartoon was a waste of time and effort and wasn't funny at all.

[@LilBaritone17]

I definitely find that Moneyball and Wolf of Wallstreet are his best performances. He simply could have accepted the type casting stereotype and been shoved into perpetual regret. I'm so glad he stuck to his belief in himself and exceeded expectations.

[@Will-rm2ly]

I did not realize he turned down a lead role in hangover. Imagine how different of a feel it be.

[@ItsCrawdaddy]

I just watched Moneyball again last night.. such a great film

[@richyglitched]

The statistical analysis, is beautiful

[@DSMTheEditor]

Now you've done it. You made me turn my chair.

[@RJKYEG]

"Maniac" was really good.

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

I love memoirs of an invisible man! I know it's not perfect, but it's one of my personal classics

[@XFallenFreakX]

I am genuinely beginning to LOVE his movies, especially recently. I am pretty sure I've seen You People like 5 times at this point for the fascinating plot and interesting acting choices.

[@Justcarlosdiaz]

It's extremely interesting to hear someone say they liked that movie

[@Aussipwn]

Dude is breaking through the glass ceiling, even big guys can be weird controlling boyfriends - my man is making it known

[@dashx1103]

Superbad is an exceptional comedy. Well done, Jonah.

[@Assarson_Philip]

[I post this with reservation. That I may get lost a bit in translation. As I'm from Sweden 🇸🇪] Not this kind of content to dive deeper into Hill's personal struggle. Both physical and mentally. But I felt heartbroken when he got all that criticism for getting healtier. And also put a lot of work into the person he is. Because Jonah was not in a good place for a long time. Mentally, he was struggling daily. Keeping up with his funny guy image. Then! People suddenly trashtalked him. As if he deserted some of the "bodypositivity" people that had identified with his characters he played. I know he did get hurt from all the criticism. But I'm so glad he could get past all that. Jonah is a great actor. A great human being. And I'm proud to say I'm a fan of Jonah.

[@scoopskipotatoes1631]

War Dogs is so underrated for both him and Miles Teller(who is one of my favorite actors). The movie was absolutely fantastic and worth a watch. Its also based on a trie story

[@danyilbulavskyi8395]

The best part, that he takes expirience from comedy and bring to drama, and take from drama to bring to comedy Also - what he did in Maniac is just beyond

[@piskipa]

Reminds me a bit of Adam Sandler, at first you think that all he can do is silly comedy, but later on you find out that he can actually act.. really well. I enjoy Jonah's parts in both cases, he's obviously funny as fuck, but he can certainly deliver in more dramatic roles too.

[@JasonThomasLionHeart]

I love Moneyball being both a catalyst and metaphor for Jonah Hill's career, how can you not be romantic about that? So proud of him as an actor and artist for breaking free of the pigeon hole

[@Malignant88]

I do, I even think I appreciate him even more than the average movie goer.

[@tembodiaz]

I think he is great in just about everything I have watched him in.

[@samuelburton302]

Yall should have held onto this one... Jonah is a POS and got exposed for it.

[@dobfeldman5026]

I read the texts between him and his then-girlfriend. The two of them broke up. No harm was done. Now Jonah has a partner and they have a child. Texts with your romantic partner should be private but since his are public, you can say what you think of him

[@MoonAlongMyHead]

They could have also addressed it in the video. But they're just milking it. Bad engagement will do.

[@Vivi_9]

@@dobfeldman5026bro he was manipulative and abusive, definitely a toxic person, but this video is just about his career achievements so don't know why viewers wanted that to be mentioned

[@dobfeldman5026]

each entitled to our own opinion, how do you feel about the idea that calling what. he did 'abuse' waters down the term and conflates it with far more serious. and potentially criminal actions? @@Vivi_9

[@gabrielhagedorn5942]

I need to start watching more of Jonah Hill’s drama movies

[@PaulyRules]

Mid 90s is one of my favorite movies

[@slystone4892]

Well Wolf’s role isn’t exactly so different from what he had done before. He was still the funny character the comedic relief.

[@Djrexda1]

As honest trailers said “The funny fat guy in movies, to the funny fat guy in Scorsese films”

[@slystone4892]

@@Djrexda1 yes indeed

[@chrisnesbitt_jr]

Yes, but in an entirely manner. His role as Donnie was an opportunity to flex his acting prowess by embodying a well-written character (caricature) role. It was the type of role which is usually reserved for "serious actors" who can also be funny. A la Robert Downey Jr, Brad Pitt, Leo, etc. For Jonah to be given the opportunity meant that Scorsese trusted him to play that role in his over-arching narrative. Not just to be the funny fat guy flailing around on screen.

[@latenightnessii]

My favorite actor ever!!!

[@najeefilms]

Get him to the Greek is underrated. Movie classic

[@ARGhostie]

You should not have to be thin to be taken seriously, it's such a bizarre trap in fiction.

[@tomyoung9834]

If Hollywood starts casting fat actors in roles not just intended for comedy or as villains, though, people might start to think of fat people as humans! And we can’t have that. . .

[@yarothekid]

mid 90s is my favorite movie all time

[@watsomd]

Accepted put him on the map for me, Superbad cemented him, 22 Jump Street made him a legend.

[@ishot_kai]

My favorite actor

[@user-sr5kj6ej9z]

He's like one of the best actors out there, yet he gets treated badly

[@lachopakapura]

I like him his a great actor 😊

[@beaupridemore9775]

Wonder what those roles would have looked like and fit in to what we now know as.

[@angelbustos9766]

Get Him to The Greek is still his best work lmfaooo love that shit

[@mikewritz]

Nothing against Jonah but there’s no way in hell the hangover would have been half as good without Galifianakis. Isn’t he also a little young to be a part of the wolf pack with Bradley and Ed Helms?

[@AlmondLad]

Wild how that wasn't the point

[@qrowing]

This is a weird one.

[@JamesVader47xx]

Great actor

[@50shadesofgday64]

Jonah didn't star in 40 year old virgin he's in it for like 5 mins max

[@blainmoney6948]

Jonah is a really easy dude to root for. Dude hs nothing but act his ass off his whole career. Dude was a heavy set dude who was funny and good at adlibs but alot of those judd apatow dudes were that. He went into dramas and acted circles around alot of other people and still heard shit about his weight. I swear, this Jerry Garcia movie is going to earn him an Oscar which imo he shouodve won for wolf of wall street. Im so proud of this guys come up fr

[@dvdv8197]

I saw him in a couple of movies and I must admit he isnt Superbad. 😊

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Love Truman Show and Man In The Moon

[@makatron]

In both Moneyball and Wolf, he did an amazing job. And who wouldn't work for free in a Scorsese film?

[@braddorcas9363]

He's a great example of betting on yourself.

[@klgonzwastakenbymydad]

Idk how different hangover and transformers: ROTF would’ve been had Hill been in it, but man, did he miss two checks 😂

[@johnjohnrn8655]

Jonah hill was one of the only males criticized for his appearance almost as much as women in Hollywood. But he was always blended crass and charismatic ……now he is less crass more leading man - loved you people lol

[@gilgograboid8244]

Surprised you didn't mention Campus Ladies

[@diegodreossi1458]

He is great

[@hereforvids1514]

Nick kroll wasn’t forgettable in that movie. The whole movie in itself was forgettable.

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

Respect

[@professorthread]

I'd love to see a similar breakdown of Emma Stone's career. You see where she started in Superbad to where she is now with Poor Things.

[@Chemist1109]

I know it wasn't super well received, but I really enjoyed him in True Story, alongside James Franco.

[@pehash]

It pains me to know that actors suffer for being casted as beloved characters that entertain us.

[@FelipeFrotaBass]

he is awesome

[@hiimjustin8826]

It's interesting how DiCaprio also took a paycut to work on a Scorcese film to define himself as a serious actor.

[@thespicemelange.1]

I loved mid '90s

[@ekalk94]

If only he wasn't such a controlling creep. Those leaked texts from his surfer girlfriend were very concerning

[@PR-li3xm]

Moneyball was a great movie

[@tjmoon1857]

He's absolutely a sidekick. You wouldn't watch a Jonah Hill movie. But you'd watch a movie starring Hill if it had Brad Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio in it

[@the_stewbear]

How could you not mention Robin Williams as a success story though?

[@actionstudios9502]

Do a T.J. Miller video

[@AnotherCrazyClown]

Woah, good for him, holy shit, someone that actually believes in what he does with a passion, gotta give credit to the guy for that

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

And then TikTok went after him because of an argument with his ex that instead of him being able to learn over time she decided to post publicly.

[@Vivi_9]

Don't defend abusers

[@besinji2000]

I’ve always thought he was a great actor. I don’t really care about his size. Just want him to be healthy and produce as much quality stuff as he can to watch and love

[@martijn_yt]

'While performing at open-mic nights he became friends with Dustin Hofman's children Jake and Becky.' This is exactly the sort of thing that somehow never happends to me ;)

[@moidelgado2966]

Cant escape your looks

[@InvertedBread]

U can tho.. And ppl will always

[@ridge4649]

rip jonah hill you would've loved ozempic 🙏🙏

[@CannyValley-bi8nq]

I think it was not honest to pay him 60k for a movie. He was phenomenal in the Wolf of Wall Street. .. as a fat & funny sidekick! He was amazing at War Dogs & im so happy he lost weight and being a director now.

[@user-yo4yu5pc7c]

I wonder how Hangover would have been different with him

[@pokepokepoke64]

Ain’t it funny is the best thing Jonah hill has ever done