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“They Always Play Themselves”: 35 Actors & Actresses Accused Of Having No Versatility On The Screen, See If You Agree

Some actors are super versatile and can play anyone or anything. Others, on the other hand, are often described as “just playing themselves.” Today we have a list of 35 actors and actresses who, at least once, have been accused of such performances. Some of these you might agree with, while some might be controversial. It’s time to put this question to bed once and for all - are they really good, or are they just really good at playing themselves? Cast your votes and see if others agree.

#1 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

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#2 Rebel Wilson

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#3 Adam Sandler

Image credits: Universal Pictures

#4 Owen Wilson

Image credits: Twentieth Century Fox

#5 Seth Rogen

Image credits: Columbia Pictures

#6 Zooey Deschanel

Image credits: Touchstone Pictures

#7 Mark Wahlberg

Image credits: Paramount Pictures

#8 Chris Pratt

Image credits: Marvel Entertainment

#9 Jason Statham

Image credits: Warner Bros.

#10 Mindy Kaling

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#11 Vince Vaughn

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#12 Arnold Schwarzenegger

Image credits: Dino De Laurentiis Company

#13 Samuel L. Jackson

Image credits: Studio Supreme Films

#14 Tom Cruise

Image credits: Paramount Pictures

#15 Amy Schumer

Image credits: Comedy Central

#16 Bill Murray

Image credits: Universal Pictures

#17 Jennifer Aniston

Image credits: Apple TV+

#18 Kristen Stewart

Image credits: A24

#19 Melissa McCarthy

Image credits: Warner Bros.

#20 Jack Nicholson

Image credits: Paramount Pictures

#21 Jonah Hill

Image credits: Columbia Pictures

#22 Robert Downey Jr.

Image credits: Warner Bros.

#23 Will Smith

Image credits: Columbia Pictures

#24 Zach Galifianakis

Image credits: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

#25 Angelina Jolie

Image credits: Columbia Pictures

#26 Jennifer Lawrence

Image credits: Twentieth Century Fox

#27 Julia Roberts

Image credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.

#28 Ryan Reynolds

Image credits: Paramount Pictures

#29 Scarlett Johansson

Image credits: Marvel Entertainment

#30 Steve Carell

Image credits: Warner Bros.

#31 Cameron Diaz

Image credits: Paramount Pictures

#32 Nicolas Cage

Image credits: Worldview Entertainment

#33 Reese Witherspoon

Image credits: Apple TV+

#34 Morgan Freeman

Image credits: CBS Broadcasting

#35 Keanu Reeves

Image credits: Warner Bros.

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