Fame is a very fickle lover. When you’re a Hollywood celebrity, all you have to do is take a wrong step, star in a bum movie, get involved in a scandal, or more often than not just let time go by and suddenly you find yourself forgotten by everyone. . except Hollywood archivists and diehards. As much as many celebrities would like their stars to shine forever, it’s an unfortunate fact that in the movie industry, fame rarely outlives you. Many people, especially in the comedy and action sectors, have experienced this first hand when they refuse to branch out or improve their acting prowess.
Here’s a list of those once-big celebs who used to be a part of our afternoon sessions or affectionate conversations, but are now relegated to the background. Although these may be afterthoughts now, it’s also great to remember that there was a time when these people were once on top of the world in their respective fields. These wretched souls include:
– Gary Coleman: Many TV fans of yesteryear will remember the hit TV show ‘Different Strokes’ which made celebrities like Gary Coleman famous. His is actually something of a success story because Coleman was born with a congenital kidney disorder that left him as short as he ever was. He overcame that and went on to star in ‘Different Strokes’, but this too would prove to be his undoing. He would always be typecast as the black kid who said “What are you talking about, Willis?” and his future efforts would never equal this success.
– Corey Feldman: One of the shining stars of the ’80s became one of his biggest disappointments when Corey Feldman, fresh off hit movies like ‘Gremlins’ and ‘The Lost Boys,’ suddenly turned to drugs and was a victim of his power. His star fell during the ’90s and one of the hottest teen sensations of the ’80s has yet to catch up.
– Jean-Claude Van Damme: ‘The Muscles From Brussels’ was once the biggest action star in the world with the release of ‘Bloodsport’ in 1988. A host of films would soon follow to capitalize on the star power of this newly action. born. icon, but his career slowed down in the mid-1990s. He has no recent movies and only one “What’s Your Game” commercial appearance to show for himself recently.