Top 10 Worst Actors of the 2000s

Let's just say the aughts had some misses! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at actors who weren’t exactly igniting Oscar talk for their performances in the 2000s. While a couple of these actors have some good - even great - work to their name, you wouldn’t guess that based on this decade’s output. Our countdown includes Mariah Carey, Ben Affleck, Tommy Wiseau, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, and more! Who do you expect to see on the inevitable Top 10 Worst Actors of the 2010s? Let us know in the comments.
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[@WatchMojo]

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[@Funny.Man101]

What do you call an actor who steals cheese? Brie Larson

[@dianeevans4060]

James Corden Every character he played in every movie he appeared in was always so obnoxious and unlikable.

[@l-wolverine2211]

@@Funny.Man101What do you call a 🤡 that annoys others?! YOU🫵

[@l-wolverine2211]

Amber Heard

[@joaquincalderon4602]

We all know that list will include Adam Sandler, right? But we also know that he's a good actor in actual times, John Travolta maybe?

[@JoeBuchanan1346]

Steven seagal is missing

[@kernowpictures2002]

And James *fucking* Corden

[@ianshaw1486]

He sucked before the 2000s

[@JoeBuchanan1346]

@@ianshaw1486 true but he made most of those dumb movies in the 00’s

[@ianshaw1486]

​@@JoeBuchanan1346I would contend the 1990s were worse.

[@JoeBuchanan1346]

@@ianshaw1486 yeah

[@cameronstein8553]

I thought Larry the Cable Guy did a good job voicing Mater.

[@whaduzitmatr]

hard to imagine anyone else in that role for sure except maybe his Blue Collar buddy Jeff Foxworthy

[@ashleybrown4754]

"Daddy would you like some sausages" will forever make me laugh

[@FuzzyStayBuzzin183]

I never looked that Carmen Electra as an actress she's just eye candy man

[@ironmaster6496]

True, there are a lot of hot women that are also really great actresses and ones that are good enough that you can see them as more than just fanservice. And Carmen Electra is neither if them

[@BlackHatCinephile]

🏆🥇

[@nasirrasul345]

@@BlackHatCinephile I don’t care what anyone says the first deuce Bigelow male gigolo was hilarious. Plus I went to the movie theater just so I could say that to the cashier in a very English voice ha ha

[@shawnbopko858]

she wasn't funny enough for me but she good

[@thomasbowers1210]

I feel the same way about Megan Fox.

[@joshuamohlman]

Larry the Cable Guy isn’t a good actor in live action movies, but he was awesome as Mater in Cars

[@Funny.Man101]

A broadway actor that cheated their way to an award - what's their favorite pasta? Rigatoni

[@cameronjr8]

Ignore Funny Man 101. He’s trolling everyone to get unwanted attention.

[@Slayde.Wilson]

@cameronjr8 He's been at this for a while btw.

[@cameronjr8]

@@Slayde.Wilson Simple. Just report FunnyMan101 and it’ll automatically be deleted eventually.

[@Scrubadub12]

Believe me, she didn’t put Daisy Dukes out of style. What a try hard statement.

[@bamacopeland4372]

Daisy dukes exploded in popularity here in the Southeast after that.

[@JoshJoel800]

Why isn't Dane Cook and Dax Shepard on this list

[@chrisrj9871]

or Lindsay Lohan?

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

One day, Tommy Wiseau will get that Razzie he deserves. _The Room_ is just that bad.

[@lokis7740]

"It's bullsh*t, I did not hit her, I did nooooot. Oh hi Mark."

[@Butterandbacon]

Rob Schneider and Tom Green were about as funny as a heart attack.

[@cameronjr8]

I respectfully disagree with Larry the Cable Guy. He sounded pretty good as Mater in Cars.

[@Funny.Man101]

Which actor makes the most jokes? J. K. Simmons Because he's always JK

[@bennywark3103]

Yeah!

[@BubblyJubbly]

The most obnoxious character in the whole movie and they pretty much made him the protagonist in the second one, shafting McQueen to the side? Yeah, he was great.

[@kernowpictures2002]

@@BubblyJubbly he was deliberately obnoxious to be the Comic Relief character

[@CarlFredrik-uo1cu]

Carmen is so unbelievably hot

[@SixHundredWays]

I'm with you 100%. I could give a crap how bad her "acting supposedly is....baby sets the screen on fire when she shows up.

[@jonah.donohue]

Simp

[@jp3813]

@@jonah.donohue Frank Slade: "Hoo-ah!"

[@danieln6700]

Shes great, just a model doing some acting really

[@ianshaw1486]

Body, maybe, but she has a terrible case of man face.

[@SurferWilly]

not sure if guys care if Carmen Electra can act

[@Funny.Man101]

What's the only natural thing that can be an actor? The rock!

[@chrisrj9871]

"Daddy, WHY did you find Tom Green funny?!" "Why do YOU find SKIBIDI TOILET funny??" "...touche'."

[@whaduzitmatr]

I figured Gen Z would like Tom Green since guys like him and Andy Milonakis were the prototype for what Gen Z humor would become

[@gallosierra]

Where's Adam Sandler?!

[@Rockhound6165]

Hey, Adam Sandler was great in The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, and Happy Gilmore.

[@danas916x]

Oh god thank you for putting Tom Green on here. His popularity made me question the taste of all my white friends 😂🤣. I just didnt get it

[@depalma13]

I'm white and I questioned the taste of my white friends.

[@danas916x]

@@depalma13 🤣😂

[@9y2bgy]

The first time I saw Wiseau, I thought he was punking everyone like acting like the worst actor ever. And then I realized he was being serious. Wow......

[@bennywark3103]

Larry The Cable Guy is funny. He was greta as Mater

[@kernowpictures2002]

4:06 but Pixar succeeded in making him a household name for families as mater

[@vectorprime7797]

Tommy Wiseau and Neill Breen are from the same planet

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

I thought the exact same thing Larry the cable guy was a younger generations Ernest P Worrell but Jim Varney is still way more entertaining to watch.

[@l-wolverine2211]

I’m scared to think who were the Best Actors of 2000s. Maybe they’ll put the Jackass Crew, Eminem, or Sacha Baron Cohen in the Top 10 🤞

[@chrisrj9871]

Sir Ian McKellan?

[@madman00774]

Easily DiCaprio, Bale, Phoenix, DDL, Depp, Brad, Clooney and Tom Cruise

[@Jenifer_R_]

Random "celebrities" cast in movies doesn't make them actors. Let's see terrible performances by actors who actually studied the craft.

[@normanrodriguez6670]

Health Inspector, Witless Protection & Delta Farce are criminally underrated. The so stupid it’s funny kind of films.

[@DirectionerKelso1202]

I agree 100%

[@Slayde.Wilson]

Sometimes singers should stick with the music industry instead of acting industry. Take Taylor Swift and 50 Cent for example.

[@Funny.Man101]

What do you call it when an famous English actor goes on a big, long tirade? A huge rant

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

Rihanna as well

[@linkbiff1054]

50 Cent actually tries

[@charmer77]

Why is Taylor swift overrated

[@Slayde.Wilson]

@charmer77 Idk lol I see her everywhere on Instagram, Twitter, Macy's (Literally a life-size poster of her) and Target. I can't escape her😂😂😂

[@kernowpictures2002]

7:40 rob Schneider is a good actor and I think the movies he was in here in are funny

[@Kevin-wr9um]

I tried to walk out of Grown Ups, but the flight attendant made me sit down.

[@user-ju7de7zg3q]

Scary movie was f***ing hilarious... Carmen electra was the perfect "actress" for that role.

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, WatchMojo..!! I wouldn't label anyone as a bad actor, because that wouldn't be a fair call for me to make. But that movie "Gigli (2003)"....

[@miguelstrong3767]

Yall running out list or something

[@danieln6700]

One day I might watch the room for a laugh

[@kaprelesartware]

It's a masterpiece

[@N7Revan316]

Can’t believe I’m defending Paris Hilton, but she was actually good in Repo Man

[@RhaegarTargaryen1st]

I know it's not a movie but she was also great in her appearance on *_"Supernatural."_*

[@13blackcatzzz]

Ok, Repo Man was an 80's movie starring Emilio Esteves. She was in Repo: The Genetic Opera.

[@ComicBro173]

Daredevil had a pretty decent performance

[@CandiceVidito]

I like Larry The Cable Guy... Get Er Done!

[@Reaperguy67]

I haven't watched him in years. He is just as funny as Jeff Dunham.

[@Funny.Man101]

I told my wife that Will Smith is the best actor/rapper of all time. She said that’s Ludacris

[@Reaperguy67]

@@Funny.Man101 again stop spamming

[@Slayde.Wilson]

@@Reaperguy67 Can you also get funnyman to stop? He's spamming in one of my comments.

[@Reaperguy67]

​@@Slayde.Wilson when it comes to stopping him , multiple reports from others can get him terminated by the way. He has been spam replying.

[@BClarke]

Imagine being told “you’re no Ernest”.

[@kernowpictures2002]

3:49 but Mater is humorous as he plays of the cocky hotshot rookie racecar called lightning McQueen(Owen Wilson)

[@elwincarstens192]

Rob Schneider and The Hot Chick are classic!

[@kernowpictures2002]

4:23 but he is the bestie of lightning McQueen as mater

[@Spawnwick_Boseman82820]

Rob Schneider: "how long have you been dead?" Rodney Dangerfield: "not as long as your career, ok?"

[@waverlyking6045]

Can I get an “OUCH!!! That hurts!!!”?

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Rodney Dangerfield finally getting Respect. 😉

[@christophercasey7388]

Hey, Tommy ad libbed the line "Hi doggie." What a pro.

[@CRSmaug]

Rob Schneider is a Legend.

[@kernowpictures2002]

3:34 however that voice of a stereotypical southerner made him one of the most iconic Pixar characters of all time Tow Mater from Cars

[@jediotter1079]

I had no idea Paris Hilton was in Cat in The Hat

[@myjka82]

Those people aren't even actors🤦🏼‍♂️

[@arhamsayeed319]

Yes

[@mareecummings3481]

Where’s Tara Reid on the list?

[@whaduzitmatr]

she will probably be on the worst of 2010s list

[@mentallyaktive916]

The Hot Chick is Criminally Underrated !

[@cshader2488]

Melissa McBride (Carol) from Walking Dead. Godawful actress

[@stone1andonly]

Paris Hilton's acting is so bad, she'd have trouble playing Paris Hilton. On another listee, Tom Green actually turned in a good performance in Iron Sky: The Coming Race as the leader of a cult of Apple product users. This was one case where his bizarre comedic and acting instincts actually served him well.

[@tylergoodman3560]

Tommy Wiseau is the worst actor of all time, not just the 2000s. 😂🎉

[@Funny.Man101]

I just found out that Miles Teller, the actor in Top Gun,uses a stage name. His original name was Odometer.

[@Slayde.Wilson]

​@Funny.Man101 You have no friends huh?

[@Daniel_Boni]

Ahahaha you must be kidding aren’t you hahaha

[@StanHalen1936]

​@@Funny.Man101bot trash

[@StanHalen1936]

Tommy Wisaeu is the worst actor of all time, not just the 2000s. 😂🎉

[@stuartallen5649]

That rob schnieder voiceover was personal😂😂

[@madman00774]

How is JLo not in this list? Gigil was pathetic.

[@Slayde.Wilson]

Why the hate for Rob Schneider? He's literally of my favorite comedy actors from that time. Loved him in Deuce Bigalow and Judge Dredd.

[@Reaperguy67]

Judge dred was a fantastic movie. I argree with you

[@ColtonRMagby]

Don't forget Down Periscope.

[@Real_SkyRipper]

he was good as a movie for TV to watch with the family and laugh, no idea why he is on the list since he was obviously good enough to make it that far when millions of actors are out there not even remotly close but whatever.

[@who399]

He doesn't cave to the woke mob so liberal channels like this throw shade because reality is too much for them.

[@Spawnwick_Boseman82820]

​@@Reaperguy67 You're funny for thinking that

[@10640404]

“Rob Schneider is Kenny!”

[@marknemeth267]

Rob Schneider is a stapler!

[@robertmcintyre2325]

Today, we have Melissa Benoist, Zendaya, and basically every actress of the MCU post Phase 2.

[@robertravare3992]

Ben Affleck? Damn Watchmojo, tell us how you really feel.

[@akarakirimayowagabriel7848]

Why is jlo not here?

[@lightscameronreaction6860]

What about Jason Biggs and Dane Cook?

[@zanethind]

Tommy is also a very private man saying he's from Poland but then his origins is fairly unknown tbh maybe that's why he's so bad he just doesn't actually care to act good

[@CatsOverBrats]

I didn't make it through Freddy Got Fingered. When I reached the hospital scene where he swung the baby around, I tapped out and turned off the movie.

[@alexq2930]

Its funny watchmojo complain about Carmen Electra's "cultural appropriation" yet they say nothing about Disney's various woke forced cultural appropiation, Little mernaid anyone?

[@franklingoodwin]

Because they're not doing cultural appropriation for a couple of reasons, they're fictional characters. Fictional characters don't have cultures because they're NOT REAL. The second reason is that you're just a bigot that gets angry whenever you see black or brown people in kids movies.. Imagine being that pathetic and caring THAT much

[@franklingoodwin]

Cry somewhere else. Imagine crying about fictional characters in cartoons having cultures lol. How sad

[@alexq2930]

@@franklingoodwin 🤣🤣🤣 im so happy you got trigered

[@franklingoodwin]

@@alexq2930 I'm so happy you can spell...oh wait, you can't. That's what a 70 IQ will do 😂.

[@thomasbowers1210]

You should’ve won the clip of Paris Hilton doing the weather. She pauses before saying something hilariously stupid for laughs. It’s actually a really smart comedic choice.

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

The main kid from the last Airbender movie was horrible in both of the movies he was in

[@maxmazzotti6651]

He never acted since 2011

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

Probably didn’t want to strike out

[@frayhua9716]

Where's Nic Cage he does a lot of crappy movies he should have honorable mentions.

[@armandoreyes820]

I’m was laughing the whole time, thank you

[@melindastreeter7149]

All a matter of opinion and perspectives. I personally think Kirsten Stewart (Twilight) is hands down one of the worst actresses I’ve ever seen. Other people love her. It’s not worth arguing about.

[@kernowpictures2002]

4:10 and tow Mater

[@RetroEmpireDefend]

Tom Green is the WORST. Nothing funny. Just irritating. And horrible comedy delivery.

[@TheSoloTrooper]

Would you like some sausage?

[@ToxicSmiley]

@@TheSoloTrooper I'm the backwards man, the backwards man, the backwards man, I can walk backwards as fast as you can, I can walk backwards as fast as you can.

[@saramarshall2957]

I saw the second girl in an episode of law and order SVU and I thought she was good

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Amazing video watch mojo of the worst actors of the 2000s so far,awesome job. To me this my opinion hope know no get offended by this,my choice for worst actor of any decade is Will Ferrell not find him funny or enjoyable to watch more annoying too etc.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Rob Schneider is so Godawful....only reason anyone still remembers him is Adam Sandler still puts him in Crappy Movies.

[@HariSeldon913]

He did ok in Demolition Man, but he only had a few lines in that. Matter of fact, I don't think he even got a screen credit.

[@SonnyBurnett02]

I wish he were only an indcredibly awful actor but sadly he is also extremely annoying.

[@TysonDS]

Although Robs acting was bad the carrot was a pretty solid movie

[@depalma13]

Not nearly as good as The Stapler.

[@marknemeth267]

Kenny is the best

[@crazycountryboy8941]

jada pickett smith should be number 1

[@HariSeldon913]

Nope. But she gave birth to the person who should be.

[@crazycountryboy8941]

@@HariSeldon913 nah she's just as awful

[@darkcosmos88]

This is such a skewed list, you have 2 models, 3 comedians, 2 singers 1 influencer, and 2 actual actors, (Affleck and Wiseau). Try harder next time mojo.

[@summerjonz]

Hotel Transylvania was the redemption movie for the Happy Madison crew, I don't know why it also could've had Rob.

[@user-dt8vy2yb3d]

Those 10 Hollywood actors should getting the Raspberry Awards (opposite to the Academy Award, aka The Oscars)!!!

[@connerteague4847]

I kinda disagree with Ben Affleck and Jessica Simpson. I actually think Ben Affleck did a pretty good job in some of his movies. I think Jessica Simpson was a pretty good actress too in comedy. I loved her as Daisy Duke. Although I do agree with Larry the Cable Guy but I do think he's funny tho

[@mr.fartman]

🎉

[@AutoYoung]

Now what you’re NOT gonna do is bad mouth Mater. He’s a national treasure. Larry may not be the best on screen but he’s a great voice actor…

[@alm2187]

I never saw Love Guru. Was it offensive for Mike Myers to be the guru or is he playing a westerner who's been educated in Eastern ways?

[@Reaperguy67]

It's a funny movie. I highly recommend it.

[@combatcarl]

It's been a long time since I've seen it. I used to love the movie in my teens. I believe Mike Myers was playing a western Hindu love coach, I remember the plot involving the guru trying to help a Canadian hockey player get a girlfriend.

[@CollinNuding-xr4nz]

Where is dwayne johnson on this list he is good and all in animated movies but in real life action movies he is way too dramatic

[@mr.fartman]

🎉

[@yasser3268]

I feel like Adam Sandler should be on the list too

[@thomasbowers1210]

I really liked Mariah Carey in Precious! She got a little redemption for that performance.

[@mentallyaktive916]

The Commentator Was Having Way To Much Fun With this One 😂

[@steveking1037]

LoL, “sHe DiD cUlTurAl ProPriAtIon!!” Carmen Elektra has as much claim to that culture as the guy doing voiceover, for the same reason.

[@brianshaner8865]

Half of these, if not more, I don’t even consider actors including: Paris, Tommy W., Mariah Carey & Jessica Simpson. Acting should be the last entry on a work application.

[@tzeffsmainchannel]

The Number One was EXPECTED! Heeheheehee! 😂 Maybe it was meant to be a comedy??

[@MonkeyMine1234]

The thunbnail💀

[@GipsyDanger8934]

That last guys seemed like he is drunk all the time.

[@Mighty442]

Megan Fox should be listed #1 on the 2010's list.

[@kernowpictures2002]

3:40 as well as Mater from Pixar’s Cars

[@jerryschramm4399]

The worst actor/comedian of any decade has to be Martin Short. He is like fingernails on a blackboard.

[@user-hd5bh7uj6t]

Mariah Carey did great in Glitter. It was Tommy Mottolla's plan for backstabbed her and creates an image of worst actress and sabotage her career.

[@TheRealXizzy]

Mater is no Slinky Dog because he is Better. Cars > Toy Story and I'm dying on this hill

[@ethanwinkler9897]

You are out of your mind if you think Larry the Cable Guy fits on this list. He was the best Mater in Cars.

[@motor4X4kombat]

Heres an idea for a Top 5 best and Top 5 worst. Top ten best/worst performances on shymalan films. Top 5 best. 5-Olivia DeJonge & Ed Oxenbould: The visit 4-Mel Gibson & Joaquin Phoenix: Signs 3-James Mcavoy & Anya Taylor joy: Split 2-Samuel Jackson & Bruce Willis: Unbreakable 1-Haley Joel Osment & Toni collete: The Sixth Sense Top 5 Worst 5-Gael García Bernal & Vicky Krieps: Old 4-Paul Giamatti & Bryce Dallas Howard: Lady on the Water 3-Jaden Smith & Will Smith: After Earth 2-Mark Wahlberg & Zooey Deschanel: The happening 1-The entire cast: The last airbender

[@PunisherActual]

“I did nyoot… oh hi Mark.”

[@TrayBrooks]

Mariah Carey singing 👍 Acting 🤷

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

Dude, you missed so many people...Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Megan Fox & Dane Cook to name a few

[@SonnyBurnett02]

The Rock might not be a good actor and he always plays himself but at least he is not bad at that. I really liked him in Pain and Gain.

[@dakkuri1]

​@@SonnyBurnett02you may hate his acting, but he gets paid millions of dollars to play almost the same role every time

[@XLgameBRO]

Rock is nowhere near as bad as anyone on this list.

[@joshuagamboaii741]

7:36 That botched script is the only saving grace in this video.

[@user-lx2mp3gw2y]

I saw Glitter when it first came out and kinda thought it was a bad movie. Watched it again a few months ago and my assessment has considerably softened.