8 Actors Who Played Villains Too Well That They Were Hated IRL

What could possibly go wrong if you played a hideous, evil, treacherous character known to mankind? Well, as long as the haters don’t know your real home address or can’t send you direct messages, you should be fine. However, be assured that you will receive hundreds of online comments and posts wishing for you and your character to burn in hell. It’s just stupid people doing their stupid thing, don’t worry about it.

Still, it’s fascinating to talk about actors who became victims of their own talent. They were simply doing their job, playing their part, and in return, received so much public hatred that even Voldemort himself couldn’t handle it.

1. Lena HeadeyasCerseiinGame of Thrones

Cersei Lannister was hated loudly and aggressively both on the Internet and out there in the real world. At first, the actress Lena Headey was cool with all the negativity, but soon, she realized things were getting too hot for her. She received like a kajillion hate comments and even threats in the mail! What’s up with that? Are people so clueless that they can’t separate the fictional character from the real person? At events, people shouted at Lena and occasionally booed her from the stage. This was all in exchange for a masterful depiction of one of the most vile characters in literature. The irony is that in real life, she is quiet, shy, and does not like photos. But her cold and heartless appearance as Cersei became a symbol of absolute evil.