3. Winona Ryder
Another victim of committing the wrong crime on the Hollywood Cool-ometer (its a real thing, honest), Ryders conviction for shoplifting in 2001 virtually destroyed one of the most promising careers in Hollywood. Following early break out roles in teen-drama Heathers, dark fairy-tale Edward Scissorhands, and Bram Stoker's Dracula, Ryder received consecutive Academy Award nominations for The Age Of Innocence and Little Women. Interesting roles followed but it appeared like her career had peaked early before struggles with depression and anxiety led to that conviction. Since then shes been paying her dues with small roles in Black Swan and Star Trek but a return to the upper echelons of Hollywood casting still appears some way off. Think about it though; have you ever seen her being less than good in anything? So What Next? Beetlejuice 2 might be her salvation and further roles in Tim Burton films wouldnt hurt. Again, though, back to basics is likely the answer and proving herself either on stage or the small screen (Ryder is currently filming new show Stranger Things for Netflix) could re-invigorate her career.
John Townsend
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Film fan, horror obsessive and defender of found footage; The Blair Witch Project is one of the most important films of all time - fact! Squeeze in the odd book too.
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