This is the Worst Actress in Movie History, Study Reveals
A recent study tried to determine who might be considered the worst actress in movie history, using a combination of critic scores, box office results, and Golden Raspberry Awards. The research was conducted by the analytics firm Stats Significant, which developed a model to combine these different factors into a single ranking.
According to the results, Madonna earned the title of worst actress. She had an average film rating of 4.98, several commercial failures, and nine Razzie wins out of 16 nominations across seven categories. Among these awards was the Razzie for Worst Actress of the Century, covering films released between 1900 and 1999, reports Far Out Magazine.
Madonna starred in movies such as Swept Away, Body of Evidence, Four Rooms, and Shanghai Surprise. While she is a global music icon, her acting career has often drawn criticism. The study combined low critic scores, poor box office performance, and Razzie wins to reach this conclusion.
The authors of the research noted a potential objection: Madonna is not a professional actress. They ran an alternative analysis excluding her from the ranking, focusing only on career actors. In that list, Steven Seagal appeared among the five worst performers, offering a perspective for those who believe only professional actors should be considered.
Despite these numbers, interest in poorly received films remains a strong part of pop culture. Some performers even gain cult status because of their failures. Negative reviews and Razzie wins do not necessarily end a career.
The discussion around the worst actors shows how audiences enjoy ranking performances, while also highlighting that success and failure in movies can be very subjective.
These kinds of rankings are interesting but should be taken lightly. Acting is subjective, and even movies or performances widely criticized can have entertainment or cultural value. Do you agree with Madonna being called the worst actress, or do you think someone else deserves that title? Share your thoughts in the comments.
