Top 10 Celebrities Who Most Ruined Their Careers in 2021

These celebrities had incidents in 2021 that severely impacted their careers.

Only time will tell if they will be able to bounce back. Who do you think ruined their career in 2021?

The Top Ten

Donald Trump

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York) is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States.
Born and raised in Queens, New York City, Donald J. Trump received an economics degree from the Wharton School of the... read more

Ugh, don't even get me started on this man. He's disrespectful, ill-mannered, racist, sexist, homophobic, and shows no regard for anyone. His presidency turned our country into a nightmare, and I'm actually quite glad it's over.

From 2016 to mid-2020, Trump was actually pretty good. However, he took a sharp decline after the 2020 election, mainly with the Capitol riots and his attempts to overturn the election results.

Don't get me started. He cheated on the 2016 election and caused an attack, killing four after the 2020 election. He has been racist and may be the reason why climate change will go out of control. Put him in jail.
Amber Heard

Amber Laura Heard (born April 22, 1986) is an American actress recognized for her roles in Never Back Down (2008), Drive Angry (2011), The Rum Diary (2011), and for playing Mera in the DC Extended Universe films Aquaman (2018) and its 2023 sequel. She has served as an ambassador for the American Civil... read more

Even if Johnny Depp wasn't completely in the right, Amber Heard's actions were far worse, and what she did to him was unacceptable. When Johnny Depp eventually won the case against the allegations, I was relieved. Amber Heard's behavior, including abusing him and lying about it, is reprehensible. Furthermore, the incident involving the bed was wrong on every level.

She's a complete liar and manipulator who leeched off Johnny Depp and abused him. I'm so glad that millions of people dislike her. She deserves all the backlash.

Amber Heard is a horrible person and manipulative. She should be in the top 3, above Johnny Depp, who shouldn't be on this list.
Marilyn Manson

Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician, songwriter, actor, painter, multimedia artist, author, and former music journalist. He is the lead singer and only constant member of the band Marilyn Manson, which he formed in 1989.... read more

Of course, he got his career canceled because he's satanic!

He looks really creepy in that picture.

Multiple sexual misconduct allegations
Morgan Wallen

Morgan Cole Wallen (born May 13, 1993) is an American country singer who first gained recognition during the sixth season of The Voice. He was part of Team Adam Levine. Although he did not win the competition, his appearance on the show significantly boosted his career. Wallen has since achieved considerable... read more

This country singer went from having a number one album on the Billboard 200 to being blacklisted from US radio and having his recording contract suspended after he was caught saying the N-word.

Imagine telling someone in 2020 that a country singer accused of racism would beat Adele, Taylor, and Drake to have the best-selling album of the year.
Edit: 50 weeks on the top 10 chart. Insane.

Very disappointing. What he did on camera has made him more popular now. But he was drunk at the time and he did apologize. Imagine Wallen's album beating Eminem's MTBMB record.
Sia

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (born December 18, 1975), referred to mononymously as Sia, is an Australian singer and songwriter. She released her debut album in 1997 but mainly gained mainstream attention in the 2010s.
Born and raised in Adelaide, she started her career as a singer in the acid jazz... read more

Even though I still like her music (not that movie), she made one of the worst movies of the 21st century. She even made Maddie put on blackface, as you might see in the trailer. I haven't seen the movie, but I heard it was horrible, and I watched the trailer and couldn't understand what was going on. It was also very offensive to the autism community and was racist. I found photos of Sia in blackface. She won three Razzies for that movie.
Like I said, I will only listen to her music. Also, the soundtrack feels more like it's for a G-rated or PG-rated movie than a PG-13 movie. I think you can watch her movie on Peacock and Tubi.

Sia should honestly be number one on the list. Not only did she make the offensive 'Music' movie, which won several Razzies and even had Maddie Ziegler in tears over it because she didn't want to do the movie, but she is also a mega racist, perhaps more than Morgan Wallen. Both said the n-word, but unlike Wallen, Sia wasn't drunk when she said it on Twitter and has dressed up in blackface several times over the years.
Drake Bell

Jared Drake Bell is an American actor, voice actor, and musician. Born in Newport Beach, California, he began his career as a child actor in the early 1990s at the age of five, with his first televised appearance on Home Improvement.... read more

I'll be honest, I don't really think he's that guilty. Yes, what he did was very wrong, but compare that to the things other people have done.

Have you guys watched the documentary? Drake Bell was on here.

Especially considering he was charged with child endangerment and pleaded guilty.
Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, producer, and LGBT activist. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 until 2022. DeGeneres has received multiple Emmy Awards and was awarded the Presidential Medal of... read more

She was a complete Karen and always trying to get in other celebrities' business. So I'm glad that she's canceled.

She leverages other celebrities for their fame. Someone needs to address this.

She continues to face backlash regarding the workplace environment on her show.
Travis Scott

Jacques Webster Jr., better known by his stage name Travis Scott, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer, and musician from Houston, Texas. He has released several chart-topping albums and is known for his high-energy performances and innovative production style. He has collaborated... read more

Fun fact: Numerous bands like Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, Linkin Park, Green Day, Slipknot, Queen, Foo Fighters, Panic! At The Disco, Pearl Jam, and many more have stopped their concerts just because one or two of their fans have either been sexually assaulted, attacked, passed out, or had a seizure. They told the audience to help the victims.
Travis too stopped a concert once, and guess what for? A guy whom he assumed was stealing his shoes. He ordered the crowd to beat that kid up for doing so. So, Travis can stop a concert for a pair of shoes but not when his fans are screaming for help while hundreds are being trampled? Yeah, that automatically makes his "apology" useless.
Joe Biden

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and represented Delaware in the... read more

Yes, this man is a complete potato head, but I knew that from the beginning. I can't wait for his presidency to be over because things have only gotten more insane under his leadership. Let's go, Brandon.

The guy's a total fool! Behind his eyes, there is nothing but confusion and indecision. He is merely a mask without substance or form.

Trump may have tried to ruin democracy, but he tried to ruin the financial side of things and arguably succeeded!
Andrew Cuomo

Accusations of sexual harassment led to a drastic fall in approval ratings and ultimately led to his resignation as NY Governor.

At one point was the leading Democratic candidate for president.

This creep had it coming, and all I gotta say is good riddance.

The Newcomers

?
LenTotally
?
JK Rowling

Joanne Rowling, CH, OBE, FRSL, FRCPE, who writes under the pen names J.K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, is a British novelist, philanthropist, film and television producer, and screenwriter best known for creating the Harry Potter fantasy series. The series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide... read more

The Contenders

Armie Hammer

Armand Douglas Hammer (born August 28, 1986) is an American actor. He is the son of businessman Michael Armand Hammer and the great-grandson of oil tycoon Armand Hammer. He began his acting career with guest roles on television before landing his first leading film role as Billy Graham in Billy: The... read more

Accusations of cannibalism.
DaBaby

Jonathan Lyndale Kirk (born December 22, 1991), known professionally as DaBaby and formerly as Baby Jesus, is an American rapper. He rose to mainstream prominence in 2019 with the release of his debut studio album Baby on Baby, which featured the hit single Suge. Before that, he gained attention through... read more

Just wanted to note that he also joked about Megan Thee Stallion getting shot and ridiculed her when she was offended by it. Just saying.

This incredibly goofy-looking individual makes Will Smith appear commendable by comparison.

Besides his comments being distasteful, it was particularly shocking that he said them so unexpectedly.
Johnny Depp

John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer, and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor. His role in a movie is often rather big. His character is often on the "loopy side" and his character being in a darker state... read more

Okay, I know people are going to bash me for this, but he really ruined his career. He's one of the greatest and most talented actors ever, and one of my absolute favorites, but he isn't going to get many more roles. I strongly dislike Amber Heard. However, if the justice system deemed him guilty, I'd say that he's guilty. It's unlikely that anyone there would actually want to end the career of such a great actor if he wasn't guilty.

That is a sad situation, and it just shows the double standards in society and the justice system when it comes to abusive relationships.
Alex Rodriguez

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. He is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Rodriguez... read more

Accusations of cheating led to him and J.Lo ending their engagement.
Alec Baldwin

Alexander Rae "Alec" Baldwin III is an American actor, producer, and comedian. A member of the Baldwin family, he is the oldest of the four Baldwin brothers, all of whom are actors. Baldwin is known for his work in film, television, and on stage, including his Emmy-winning portrayal of Jack Donaghy on... read more

He accidentally killed a woman with a weapon while shooting a Western movie. I don't think it was on purpose, but I'm afraid his career will tank following this tragedy.
Gina Carano

Gina Joy Carano is an American actress, television personality, fitness model, and former mixed martial artist. She gained recognition for her success in MMA before transitioning to a career in acting. Carano has appeared in several major films and television series.

This whole situation is just ridiculous. Personally, I don't see why people share their political views on social media, as it invites criticism from sensitive, immature, and intolerant individuals who are quick to "cancel" others. However, people shouldn't be "canceled" or lose their jobs over this.

Let's get this straight: she compared being a Trump supporter to being a Jew in the Holocaust. She also made fun of wearing masks. I hate her, but I think that Lucasfilm/Disney should have tried to deal with this problem rather than just "canceling" it. This doesn't resolve the issue that there are stupid people who actually think like this. But still, good riddance.
James Franco

James Edward Franco is an American actor and filmmaker. His first prominent acting role was the lead character Daniel Desario on the short-lived cult television series Freaks and Geeks. Franco has also starred in films such as 127 Hours, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and the Spider-Man... read more

Everyone who has ever suggested him to play Milo Thatch in a live-action Atlantis remake is wrong. Have Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, or Cole Sprouse play him instead.

He admitted to being involved with students during his tenure as a film teacher.

He was involved with underage girls on multiple occasions and issued a lackluster apology.
Quavo

Quavious Keyate Marshall, known professionally as Quavo, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as a member of the former rap trio Migos, alongside Offset and the late Takeoff. Quavo has also released solo music and collaborated with various artists across hip-hop... read more

His breakup with Saweetie attracted media attention when a video of their altercation in an elevator emerged.
Jon Schaffer

Jon Ryan Schaffer is an American heavy metal musician, best known as the guitarist and only remaining original member of the Florida-based band Iced Earth. He formed the band in 1985 under the name Purgatory. Schaffer has remained the principal songwriter and driving force behind the group throughout... read more

Pleaded guilty to participating in the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
James Charles

James Charles Dickinson, born on May 23, 1999, is an American beauty YouTuber and makeup artist. While working as a local makeup artist in Bethlehem, New York, Charles started a YouTube channel where he posts makeup tutorials. In 2016, he became the first male brand ambassador for CoverGirl after a tweet... read more

Look at that photo. A white ghost.

Accused of sexting minors
Logan Thirtyacre

Logan Thirtyacre, born on November 17, 1994, is better known as SuperMarioLogan or SML. He is an American YouTuber and puppeteer who creates comedy videos using puppets, action figures, and plush dolls, and his content often features characters based on or inspired by the Mario franchise. He has gained... read more

He received a cease and desist from Nintendo and no longer uses Mario plushies. His main channel is shutting down soon.

Still making fun of disabled people, I see...
Rachael Kirkconnell
Sarah Silverman

Sarah Kate Silverman (born December 1, 1970) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, producer, and writer. Her comedy addresses social taboos and controversial topics such as racism, sexism, politics, and religion, often using satire and deadpan delivery. She has appeared in her own show, The Sarah... read more

The lady is an embarrassment, even to herself. She has proven that just because you're famous does not mean you're smart.

Santa Inc. was a sleigh full of mistakes and bad writing. If this is involved in the WBD layoffs, nothing would be lost.
Seth Rogen

Seth Aaron Rogen is a Canadian actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He began his career performing stand-up comedy during his teenage years and won the Vancouver Amateur Comedy Contest in 1998. While still living in Vancouver, he landed a supporting role in the cult television series Freaks and Geeks.... read more
Jussie Smollett

Faked a racist and homophobic attack.