Hollywood is no stranger to drama, and some of its fiercest rivalries didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling. These iconic feuds fueled tabloid headlines, tense film sets, and legendary behind-the-scenes clashes.

Leonardo DiCaprio vs. Claire Danes – Romeo & Juliet’s Off-Screen Drama

DiCaprio’s playful pranks irritated Danes, who found him immature, while he considered her too serious. Despite their friction, their doomed love story in Romeo + Juliet became a cult classic.

Tony Curtis vs. Marilyn Monroe – Not-So-Sweet Like Sugar

Curtis once compared kissing Monroe in Some Like It Hot to "kissing Hitler"—a remark he later claimed was a joke. Their tensions stemmed from Monroe’s chronic tardiness and struggles with lines, turning their on-screen romance into an off-screen headache.

Bette Davis vs. Joan Crawford – The Ultimate Feud

Davis and Crawford’s animosity began in the 1930s and exploded on the set of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?. From alleged love triangles to on-set sabotage—like Crawford making herself heavier for Davis to carry—their rivalry is Hollywood legend.

William Shatner vs. George Takei – The Starship Spat

Shatner’s ego and Takei’s frustration over being sidelined on Star Trek sparked a decades-long feud. Accusations of arrogance and publicity-seeking have kept this battle alive for years, proving grudges can last even in deep space.

Sylvester Stallone vs. Richard Gere – The Chicken Sandwich Showdown

A mustard-spilling incident on The Lords of Flatbush led to Gere being fired—and a lifetime of tension. Stallone claims Gere still blames him, ensuring this odd feud remains one of Hollywood’s pettiest.

Ryan Gosling vs. Rachel McAdams – Sparks Didn’t Fly

Despite their chemistry in The Notebook, Gosling initially asked for a different scene partner due to conflicts with McAdams. Ironically, they ended up dating after filming wrapped, proving love and hate are sometimes two sides of the same coin.

Nick Nolte vs. Julia Roberts – No ‘Love’ Lost

Nolte and Roberts clashed so much during I Love Trouble that they filmed scenes separately. Roberts later called Nolte "disgusting," and Nolte fired back, cementing their status as one of Hollywood’s most openly hostile duos.

Vin Diesel vs. Dwayne Johnson – The Fast & Furious Fallout

Johnson’s cryptic post about "candy asses" on The Fate of the Furious hinted at Diesel’s alleged unprofessionalism. Their tension led to separate filming schedules, and Johnson ultimately left the franchise for Hobbs & Shaw.

Shannen Doherty vs. Alyssa Milano – Charmed, But Not Friendly

On Charmed, friction between Doherty and Milano became unbearable, leading to Doherty’s abrupt exit. Milano later admitted the set was much calmer without her, confirming the rumors of off-screen spell-casting tensions.

Bill Murray vs. Lucy Liu – Charlie’s Feuding Angels

Murray allegedly criticized Liu’s acting on Charlie’s Angels, sparking a heated confrontation. The fallout was so bad, Murray didn’t return for the sequel, leaving Bernie Mac to take over his role.

Debra Winger vs. Shirley MacLaine – Terms of Un-Endearment

Their Terms of Endearment tension stemmed from clashing personalities. Winger’s unpredictable antics (including allegedly lifting MacLaine’s skirt) made for a rocky working relationship—though the film still won MacLaine an Oscar.

Charlize Theron vs. Tom Hardy – Mad Max Meltdown

The grueling Mad Max: Fury Road shoot pushed Theron and Hardy’s working relationship to the breaking point. Theron called Hardy’s method acting difficult, while Hardy admitted he may have taken things too far.

Chevy Chase vs. the Cast of Community – No Laughing Matter

Chase feuded with showrunner Dan Harmon and clashed with co-stars, particularly Donald Glover. His erratic behavior led to his early exit, proving that even comedy sets can have serious drama.

Isaiah Washington vs. Patrick Dempsey – Grey’s Anatomy Firestorm

A heated altercation on set—where Washington reportedly used a homophobic slur—resulted in his dismissal from Grey’s Anatomy. The incident became one of the show’s biggest controversies.

From bitter words to on-set sabotage, these Hollywood feuds prove that some rivalries are just too big for the screen.