20 times actors took roles just for the paycheck (And admitted it)

8) ⁠Eddie Murphy - 'Best Defense'

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Eddie Murphy's star power could not bail Best Defense, a comedy in which Eddie Murphy acted simply for financial gain, out of the critics' disregard. Murphy was candid about not wanting to appear in the movie, famously declaring it one of the worst ever. His subplot added hastily as a vehicle for making an easy buck—removed him to the trenches, where he commanded a tank. Although the movie tanked, Murphy's straightforward response to having bottom-lined his talent endeared him to fans and solidified his reputation for comedic candor.

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