13. Lea Michele
Lea Michele won hearts and awards as Rachel Berry on *Glee*, becoming one of the most recognizable young stars of the 2010s with a powerful voice and Broadway-ready talent. Post-*Glee*, she was lining up Broadway leads, music deals, and TV returns that promised long-term A-list status.
In 2020, former *Glee* cast and crew accused Michele of bullying, racist behavior, and creating a toxic work environment. The timing during the Black Lives Matter movement amplified the claims. She lost her starring role in a Fox sitcom reboot, faced widespread boycotts, and saw endorsements pulled. Though she later returned to Broadway, her mainstream TV and film trajectory was severely damaged.
