In a world where everyone can access the internet and a belief they’re keen to share, preserving a sterling reputation is a Herculean task, especially for those in the public eye. The omnipresence of social media and the 24-hour news cycle have made celebrities more available and vulnerable than ever before. Scandals, public blunders, and even unsubstantiated rumors can quickly spoil a star’s reputation, sometimes irreversibly. Yet, amidst this atmosphere of scrutiny, a special batch of celebrities has remarkably navigated their careers without major scars on their public personas.
Danny DeVito
“If you guys are into IASIP at all, his recent appearance on the It’s Always Sunny Podcast was delightful. He was polite and down-to-earth. When the gang offered him a drink, he asked if they could make an apple toddy, as opposed to just demanding something. He had some sage advice on stick-with-it-ness and obviously told some great stories!”
Steve Buscemi
“I have a friend that met Steve at an upstate New York Zen retreat. My friend said he was just a real down-to-earth friendly guy.”
“I’m sure you know this, but apparently, he used to be a firefighter before he was an actor. When 9/11 happened- he showed up to ground zero to help volunteer.”
Weird Al
“Everything I hear about him is just him being an absolute sweetheart.”
“He is a national treasure.”
Dolly Parton
“Dolly Parton’s charity is giving my kid a free book a month through our local library. I love her.”
“I had no idea she did this until I adopted my kid, and we got the books! They’re awesome, he loved it when his book came through the mail!”
Keanu Reeves
“The only controversy he has is that people got tired of hearing about how great he is. He’s even said that all the internet worship he gets makes him uncomfortable.”
“I bet it is weird not to understand why thousands, maybe millions of people like you for just being yourself.”
David Tennant
“Was looking for this, I don’t think Tennant has ever done anything publicly that isn’t ‘be a dork.'”
“David Tennant is literally the best.”
Patrick Stewart
“Came here to say this, and [I am] nervously watching in case someone proves us wrong.”
“His character in American Dad. It’s so out of character when you think of Patrick Stewart.”
Jack Black
“My brother was the lead chef/caterer for the cast and crew on Be Kind Rewind. He’s such an awesome dude. Huge presence. Liked to start his day with a green Naked smoothie and a Snickers.”
“If Jack Black needed a kidney, he would have both of mine and someone else’s within an hour.”
Cillian Murphy
A far cry from his Tommy Shelby character!
“Yeah, for a cool guy, he has the most obstinately boring Wikipedia entry imaginable. I kept reading, waiting for the controversy, and just got, ‘He enjoys running.’”
Denzel Washington
“Denzel Washington seems like he lays low with no issues.”
“An English teacher of mine grew up as a neighbor to his wife, and he said they’re super nice people.”
Jonathan Groff
“I met him in NYC at a bar after a show. He took time out to talk and had a genuine, kind, awesome conversation. He’s a great hugger!”
“Ran into him as he was leaving the theater during the run of Spring Awakening, and he was kind enough to chat with us and pose for a picture, hugging us!”
Gary Sinise
“He’s big on ‘honor the troops’ events, so conservatives leave him alone, but if he’s super conservative, he’s not an internet troll about it, so it’s not in anybody’s face.
“Plus, I guess he’s kept his personal life clean, or at least under the radar. Basically, he’s just a good actor, mid-level famous, and has his passions but doesn’t upset anybody. Much respect.”
Kurt Russell
“Good ball player, too. His son Wyatt played goalie for a team in Groningen for a short while and he and Goldie Hawn (whom he’s been together with since 1983!) came over to watch a game, too. And I heard nothing but great stories from that trip.”
Robin Williams
“Robin Williams (he was clearly troubled, but I never heard of him being mean or inappropriate towards other people).”
“I think he had a rider in his contracts that the studio employs a certain amount of homeless people.”
Zoe Saldana
“She’s living such a quiet life away from the spotlight and collecting money from all the big-budget blockbusters she’s in. And looking at her IMDb, she’s been in a lot of things I’ve never heard of also, so I hope she’s like enjoying life unbothered and making money and then finding fulfillment in small roles that pay less. The artist’s dream.”
Daniel Radcliffe
“[He] seems like a decent guy as well. Given the fame he gained at such a young age, I think he’s turned out to be pretty good.”
Paul Rudd
“I met Paul Rudd in LA at a coffee shop one time. He did a really nice thing for everybody there, and I actually managed to get a video of it. He’s the greatest.”
Hilary Duff
Many users voted for Duff.
“I’ve never seen anyone else make a less troublesome transition from child celeb to adult celeb.”
Steve Irwin
“Steve Irwin, may he rest in peace. [He] has been attacked by PETA after his death, but I really don’t think that counts because literally nobody likes PETA.
He is Australia’s pure-hearted gift to the world.”
Lady Gaga
“She seems like a genuinely great person. The only things even remotely controversial about her are a few feuds with other celebrities (including narcissists like Perez Hilton and Madonna) as well as upsetting religious groups and PETA.”
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