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Baby, all I want to do in my life is protect you.

Welcome to watchmojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most infamous times.

There were allegations that cast or crew were tormented, harassed and mistreated others behind the scenes of films and TV shows for decades.

Rudin's been treating people like this for years and years.

David Harbour, Stranger Things until recently, Harbour was a respected figure in Hollywood.

The funny thing about acting, right, is like certain things I feel like do resonate, but

they may not resonate directly one to one or they may not exactly add up, but

But once his ex wife Lily Allen released her album that contained many unflattering references to his alleged cheating, it all changed for Harbour.

Soon after, it was reported that his Stranger Things co star Millie Bobby Brown had filed a claim against Harbour for harassment.

The claim, which was issued before filming the show's fifth season, led to an investigation that reportedly resulted in pages of accusations against Harbour.

Netflix has a duty to do an investigation to either discipline or take action.

Series creators Matt and Ross Duffer have shied away from addressing allegations and Harbour and Brown haven't showcased any resentment publicly.

Nonetheless, awareness of this behind the scenes controversy may forever alter how fans view Harbour.

Those bad men aren't gonna find you alright.

Number nine Michael Bay, Transformers and Revenge of the Fallen after making a controversial appearance as an extra in Bay's Bad Boys 2 in 2003, due to being a minor at the time, Megan Fox was signed on as a star in his Transformers franchise playing Mikaela Banes.

Are you Samuel James Witwicky, descendant of Archibald Witwicky?

However, after the sequel Revenge of the Fallen, the actor was interviewed by Wonderland magazine.

When asked about her favorite and least favorite parts of working with Beyond, Fox compared him to Adolf Hitler and claimed he was a nightmare when he was in director mode.

It was later confirmed that Fox was dropped by the franchise, essentially being replaced by Rosie Huntington Whiteley.

In 2011's Dark of the Moon, Bay claimed producer Steven Spielberg demanded Fox's firing, which Spielberg denied.

I was young when a lot of that was happening and I always, I was really self righteous in my anger.

I thought I was right to speak the way that I spoke and as I got a little older I understood regardless of whatever my issues were, they should always have remained private.

Number 8 Lea Michele, Glee In 2020, Michele, like many celebrities, made a social media statement against the murder of George Floyd and expressed her support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

However, this inadvertently led to a PR crisis.

Her co star Samantha Marie Ware, came forward to claim she was a victim of Michelle's microaggressions as they filmed season six of Glee.

Oh, look, we might be mortal show choir enemies, but I'm a woman before all of that.

And I figure you're fighting this fight for all of us girls.

This sparked several more former colleagues from the show to confirm Ware's description of Michelle, claiming she was rude and hostile to those working on set.

In response, as companies began distancing themselves from Michelle, the singer and actress apologized for her behavior and seemingly confirmed her previous bad attitude.

She then focused more on Broadway and hasn't been in films or television since 2019.

I fully understand if you want to beat me up.

Various Publicly, Clark was a champion of diversity in film and TV as he acted, produced and directed many projects, becoming one of the most influential industry figures in the uk.

However, Clark behind the scenes, it was very different.

In 2021, the Guardian published an article featuring accounts by 20 women who'd worked with the filmmaker and allegedly experienced abuse by him.

After the allegations came out, further women came forward with their accounts.

They allege Clarke is a serial abuser of women, using his power in the industry to prey on and harass female colleagues.

Clark denied the claims, positioning himself as a victim of lies and and issued a libel suit against the publication.

However, in 2025, a judge ruled against Clark, describing the claims by the article and his accusers as substantially true.

This resulted in him being ordered to pay the Guardian's 3 million pound legal fee.

This story, whilst the legal element might be over, the impact of it, continues forever.

Number 6 Ellen DeGeneres the Ellen DeGeneres Show In 2020, Buzzfeed released an article that tarnished the positive reputation DeGeneres had accumulated over the course of her decades long career.

Former staffers who used to work at the Ellen show are coming out of the woodwork sharing their stories.

Claims of a toxic environment were revealed in which crew members sustained racism and other harassment from executives.

An investigation led to the dismissal of several senior staff members.

I know that I'm in a position of privilege and power and I realize that with that comes responsibility and I take responsibility for what happens at my show, despite DeGeneres apologizing publicly and stating her intention to change the show's perception.

After a million viewers stopped watching, the program came to an end in 2022.

Thank you so much for being on this journey with me.

I feel the love, and I send it back to you.

In 2025, claims emerged that DeGeneres would target male members of her crew for socializing with her wife, Portia de Rossi, resulting in hostility and likely dismissal.

Community made a great coup by signing the legendary comedy actor Chase to star as Pierce Hawthorne, helping turn the show into a cult classic.

You know, I've been divorced seven times.

Sometimes I think I'm doing something wrong.

Yet before season four began airing, that was seemingly a dreadful decision for the sitcom.

As detailed by Donald Glover, Chase targeted the actor, often disrupting scenes and using racially charged statements.

Series creator Dan Harmon claims he did this as he was jealous of Glover's talent.

Yeah, I mean, I think I wish he was sitting here so that.

That didn't seem scandalous to say because I doubt he would disagree.

The final straw came when Chase, frustrated with his character's direction, ranted about the possibility of him using a racial slur, which Chase reportedly uttered.

Though he apologized, he was let go from the show.

However, Chase claims it was because the show wasn't funny enough.

Tell me how to get this laid back or I'll kill your families.

Number four, Bill Murray, Charlie's Angels.

Murray has a long history of reports of bad behavior and feuds on set.

However, the most notorious is arguably during the making of 2000's Charlie's Angels.

Okay, we're in deep cover now, so if you can't remember John David, just call me JD for starters.

Director McG accused the actor of headbutting him on set following an altercation during production.

Not only was the director allegedly tormented by Murray, but so was co star Lucy Liu.

She's spoken about being on the receiving end of an abusive tirade he started during rehearsal.

In the workplace, it is so important that we respect each other.

And if you don't feel you're being respected, to speak up for yourself.

Lou, who later described Murray's rant as inexcusable and unacceptable, stood up for herself.

As a result of this drama, Murray didn't return for the 2003 sequel Charlie's Full Throttle.

One of the most successful producers to work in film and theater, Rudin has had an award laden career.

When the audience walks in, that's what they're going to see.