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Do you lose respect for a noted actor who plays a particularly gross, or disgusting character after becoming famous for being a hero or heroic?

I watched "Unhinged" a film with Russel Crowe, in which he played a 300 pound bloated, toad, road rage freak, chasing a woman around the town to get 'revenge' for some imagined slight she committed while driving. Crowe had cemented his very positive image in Gladiator, as a heroic icon, that I admired for years after seeing the film. For him to have gained 200 lbs and NOW playing a "thug' in a pick-up truck forever put a blotch on his image as a good actor.

I have seen other actors, Matthew McConaughey, being one of them play in roles that left a bad taste in my mouth regarding their choice of characters they chose to play.

A friend suggested that they do that to show their RANGE of acting ability, and I disagree, because they have already established their acting ability, thus, their ability to play varied roles with talent.

I often think they are simply in need of money, and will take anything offered, with Russell Crowe needing counseling, and Jenny Craig, weight reduction meals as he as become a real life Pillsbury dough boy.

Any thoughts on the matter?

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CharlizeTheron Played a prostitute, lesbian in "Monster" but afterward bounced back playing good characters, and very strong women afterward. She had to gain 50 lbs or more for the role, but soon bounced back as trim and beautiful.

Russell Crowe will NEVER bounce back... maybe be 'rolled back"
Do you lose respect for a noted actor who plays a particularly gross, or disgusting character after becoming famous for being a hero or heroic?
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