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

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.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

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What do you think?

Always plays himself

Has more versatility than just his own persona

Haven’t watched any of his movies

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HF 5 days ago 

he even has the same clothes in several movies

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Rebel Wilson

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What do you think?

Always just her

Never the same

Don’t know her

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MP Deco 3 days ago 

she’s so bloody annoying!…really dislike her..

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Seth Rogen

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What do you think?

All the same, in all the movies

There’s some versatility

Dunno

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Karl der Große 4 days ago 

It seems he always plays similar characters, but I don’t think he can be said to be “playing himself.” His characters tend to be hapless schlemiels, but he is actually pretty thoughtful and erudite in real life. (TBH – I have only seen a few of his movies.)

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Amy Schumer

Comedian Amy Schumer with blonde hair making a skeptical expression, sitting in a room, associated with actors who always play themselves.

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Jason Statham

Bald actor Jason Statham in a tense scene with a giant shark in the background, exemplifying actors who always play themselves.

#6 

Zooey Deschanel

Actress Zooey Deschanel with long hair and bangs in a blue blouse, representing actors who always play themselves in movies.

#7 

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in a warrior costume, wearing a headband and necklace, portraying a classic character.

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Chris Pratt

Actor Chris Pratt in a futuristic setting, wearing a leather jacket, exemplifying traits of actors who often play themselves.

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What do you think?

He might be charming and quirky, but that’s just him being himself on the screen

Dude has some versatility!

No idea

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DowntownStevieB 4 days ago 

He’s not charming and also not versatile.

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Adam Sandler

Actor Adam Sandler lying on a golf course, intently focused on a golf ball near the hole.

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What do you think?

Plays himself all the time

Might have some versatility

Don’t know

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DrBronxx 5 days ago (edited) 

He has shown he has versatility. He just doesn’t want to use it. Fair play.

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Kristen Stewart

Actress Kristen Stewart gazing thoughtfully, representing actors who always play themselves in movies.

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What do you think?

The same in all interviews and all movies

There’s much more to her acting than just “playing herself”

Never seen her

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Miki 4 days ago 

Normally I would agree but I saw her in “Underwater”. Movie was totally meh but she was cool in it.

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Mark Wahlberg

Two actors Mark Wahlberg in a tense scene, with one holding a microphone towards the other, surrounded by a vintage-looking room.

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What do you think?

Just himself

More than a one-trick-pony

Idk

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Nathan Yarwood 4 days ago 

Should be another choice for “twat”

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Jonah Hill

Actor Jonah Hill in a casual setting with a plaid shirt and neck tattoo, embodying roles often similar to their real personality.

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