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These Stars Can't Remember Filming Their Most Famous Roles

Allvipp Newsroom / March 13, 2025 - 01:00 am

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John Stamos - 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2'

Stamos confessed to forgetting his entire involvement in the sequel to the hit rom-com 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.' He attributed this to his struggle with alcoholism at the time. "I don't remember filming the movie. I was drinking a lot. It was a very dark time", he revealed on 'The Howard Stern Show.'

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Tom Hanks - 'Forrest Gump'

Hanks has revealed that he has difficulty remembering details from filming 'Forrest Gump' due to the long and complex shooting schedule. He stated, "I remember being on set, but I don't remember a lot of the specific moments."

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Brie Larson - 'Room'

Larson won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Room,' a harrowing film about a young woman held captive for years in a shed. However, she has admitted to having no memory of filming a particularly emotionally charged scene: "I slipped and fell on the ice, and then, when I went to dive into the police car, I guess I hit my head," she told 'The Denver Post'. "I don't remember anything after that."

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Michael J. Fox - 'Back to the Future'

Fox has spoken openly about his struggles with Parkinson's disease, which has affected his long-term memory. He has revealed that he has difficulty remembering details from filming the 'Back to the Future' trilogy, a series he holds dear.

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Uma Thurman - 'Kill Bill'

Thurman has been critical of the working conditions on the set of 'Kill Bill,' claiming that she was subjected to unsafe practices and dangerous stunts. This negative experience has understandably affected her memories of filming the movie.

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Hayden Christensen - 'Star Wars: Episode II'

Christensen, who played "Anakin Skywalker" in the 'Star Wars' prequels, has admitted to finding it difficult to connect with certain aspects of the character. He noted that the heavy reliance on green screens and CGI contributed to this disconnect, stating, "It's a strange process, because you're not really acting with anyone."

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Raven Symoné

Symoné, who played "Olivia Kendall" on 'The Cosby Show' from ages 4 to 6, has no recollection of her time on the iconic series. This memory loss initially disturbed her, leading her to explore the issue in therapy.

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Daniel Radcliffe - 'Harry Potter'

While Radcliffe remembers most of filming the 'Harry Potter' series, he admits to specific scenes being a blur. He recalled a particularly emotional moment in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' where he had to deliver a tearful monologue. "I remember feeling quite detached from the whole thing," he said in an interview.

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Sean Astin - 'Lord of the Rings'

Astin has admitted to having gaps in his memory from filming the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. He attributed this to the sheer scale of the production and the demanding shooting schedule. "I remember being on set, but I don't remember everything that happened," he said in an interview.

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Jim Carrey - 'The Mask'

Carrey has described filming 'The Mask' as a "blur," attributing it to the intense physical and emotional demands of the role. He has also spoken about experiencing dissociative episodes during filming, where he felt disconnected from himself and his surroundings.

Believe it or not, for some actors working on a role isn't as memorable or important in their lives as we could think. Several actors, surprisingly, have experienced memory lapses regarding filming some of their most iconic roles.

Actors That Don't Remember Filming Their Iconic Roles

While the reasons for this vary, it highlights the complex nature of memory and its potential influence on even the most impactful experiences.

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