From iconic actresses like Julia Roberts to pop stars such as Miley Cyrus, many celebrities have endured clashes with their castmates, testing the limits of their professional relationships. Fortunately, some of these feuds have been reconciled over time, although it often took considerable space and reflection after the filming ended to mend those fences.

Continue reading to uncover the stories of co-stars who struggled to find common ground?

1. Kim Cattrall & Sarah Jessica Parker

The co-stars of Sex and the City, Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker, have been embroiled in a well-documented feud for years. While Sarah maintains that there are no hard feelings, Kim has openly acknowledged ongoing issues, which began with a significant pay disparity during the show’s original airing. This financial discord set the tone for their complicated relationship.

After the release of Sex and the City 2, things remained relatively quiet until rumors resurfaced regarding a potential third film, which Kim ultimately declined to participate in. Tensions escalated publicly when Sarah offered condolences to Kim following the tragic death of her brother, leading to an explosive social media response from Kim, who accused Sarah of exploiting her grief for personal gain.

In a poignant Instagram post, Kim stated, ?My mother asked me today, ?When will that @sarahjessicaparker, that hypocrite, leave you alone?? Your constant reaching out is a painful reminder of how cruel you truly were then and now. Let me make this VERY clear. (If I haven’t already) You are not my family. You are not my friend. So I am writing to tell you one last time to stop exploiting our tragedy in order to restore your ?good girl? persona.?

When the SATC reboot, And Just Like That?, was announced in 2021, Kim confirmed her decision not to return to the series, solidifying the rift between the two.

2. Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams had a complicated relationship during the production of The Notebook. Although they eventually dated for a period after filming, their initial interactions were reportedly tumultuous. Director Nick Cassavetes recalls a moment when Ryan expressed a desire to work with a different actress instead of Rachel due to the friction between them.

?They were really not getting along one day on set. Ryan approached me in front of a large crew and said, ?Nick, come here.? He was in a scene with Rachel and asked, ?Would you take her out of here and bring in another actress to read off camera with me?? I replied, ?What?? He said, ?I can?t do this. I?m just not getting anything from this.? We ended up in a room with a producer, and they started yelling at each other,? Nick shared with VH1.

Fortunately, after releasing some pent-up frustration, the two co-stars managed to find common ground, allowing the production to proceed smoothly.

3. Lea Michele & Naya Rivera

The cast of Glee has become increasingly vocal regarding their challenging dynamics, particularly between co-stars Lea Michele and the late Naya Rivera. Naya was the first to shed light on their turbulent relationship in her memoir, Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up. She detailed that tensions flared when her character received a larger role on the show.

?I think Rachel ? I mean Lea ? didn?t like sharing the spotlight. Lea was incredibly sensitive, and it felt like she blamed me for every little thing that went wrong. If I complained about anything, she assumed it was about her. Eventually, she began to ignore me, and it got to the point where she didn’t speak to me at all during season six,? Naya revealed.

4. Tyrese Gibson & Dwayne Johnson

The tension between Fast and Furious 6 co-stars Tyrese Gibson and Dwayne Johnson became evident when Tyrese took to Instagram, blaming Dwayne for the delay of a franchise installment. He went so far as to threaten to exit the film if Dwayne remained involved.

?Hello loyal fans and family from OUR fast universe? I?m sorry to announce that if Dwayne is in Fast9, there will be no more Roman Pierce ? You mess with family and my daughter?s survival, I mess with yours,? he wrote.

Despite the public fallout, it appears that the two were able to resolve their differences through a heart-to-heart conversation. Tyrese later expressed regret for airing their issues on social media.

5. Miley Cyrus & Emily Osment

Though Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment portrayed best friends on Hannah Montana, their off-screen relationship wasn?t quite as harmonious. Initially friends, their bond deteriorated over time, with Miley revealing in her autobiography Miles To Go that their interactions often led to conflicts.

?The show felt real to me, and I wanted my relationship with Lilly to feel genuine too. I knew it didn?t have to be that way?show business is show business?but I was disappointed. There were times when I didn?t think we?d ever be friends. We just couldn?t figure out how to get along,? Miley reflected.

Eventually, Miley and Emily managed to work through their differences. Last year, they reunited on Miley?s Instagram live series Bright Minded: Live with Miley, where Miley affectionately referred to Emily as her ?badass best friend.?

6. Tom Hardy & Charlize Theron

While working on Mad Max: Fury Road, Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron experienced significant friction, which is particularly fitting given the intense conflict between their characters. Being trapped together in the harsh desert environment only heightened the tension.

?Perhaps the film is what it is because we struggled so much with one another, and those characters had to battle so much against each other. If we had been buddy-buddy, maybe the movie would have been ten times worse,? Charlize noted in an interview with WSJ Magazine.

Their co-star Zoë Kravitz later mentioned that the pair ?weren?t vibing? during filming because ?everyone was tired, confused, and homesick? on set, which contributed to the friction.

7. Alex Pettyfer & Channing Tatum

On the set of Magic Mike, Alex Pettyfer and Channing Tatum had some friction, though Alex admits that much of the conflict may have stemmed from his own behavior. Despite rumors of a severe feud, Alex acknowledged that Channing ?doesn?t like? him, attributing it to past misdeeds on film sets that may have caused Channing to view him as a liability.

?I didn?t speak on the film [set]. I was scared to speak. I did my work and then sat in the corner listening to music because I?d been told that anything I did was wrong by my reps. I was very insecure as a person. That gave me a bad reputation, making it seem like I thought I was better than everyone else,? Alex explained in an interview with THR.

Compounding the issue, Channing later found himself caught in a landlord dispute involving a friend and Alex, who was refusing to pay rent. Alex admits that he likely should have resolved that situation instead of creating more tension.

8. Jennifer Aniston & Jay Mohr

Jennifer Aniston and Jay Mohr starred together in the 1997 film Picture Perfect, but their off-screen relationship was reportedly far from perfect. In an interview, Jay alluded to Jennifer?s unkind treatment towards him while filming.

?Being on the set of a film where the leading lady was unhappy with my presence and made it clear from day one. I hadn?t done that many films, and although they screen-tested some well-known guys, I somehow ended up with the leading role. The actress exclaimed, ?No way! You must be kidding me!? loudly between takes to other actors on set. I would literally go to my mom?s house and cry,? Jay recounted in Elle.