Disney's Tough Stance: Stars Who Faced the Consequences

Disney is known for its family-friendly image, but behind the scenes, it has a strict policy when it comes to controversial behavior from its stars. Over the years, several celebrities have found themselves out of a job after their actions sparked outrage.

Jimmy Kimmel

Host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Suspension: September 2025
Incident: Comments about Tyler Robinson, the shooter involved in an incident with Charlie Kirk
Backlash: Outrage from conservatives and pressure from the FCC
Discussion: Reignited debates about free speech and censorship

Roseanne Barr

Actress and Comedian

Incident: 2018 tweet comparing Valerie Jarrett to characters from Planet of the Apes and the Muslim Brotherhood
Outcome: Show canceled, replaced with The Conners
2025 Statement: Barr spoke out about double standards in Hollywood

Gina Carano

Actress

Firing: 2021 from The Mandalorian
Incident: Social media posts comparing treatment of conservatives to the Holocaust
Outcome: Lucasfilm cut ties, stating her posts were abhorrent and unacceptable

James Gunn

Filmmaker

Firing: 2018 after offensive tweets resurfaced
Redemption: Rehired in 2019 to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after fan and cast support

Johnny Depp

Actor

Role Ended: Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean (2018)
Incident: Legal battles with Amber Heard, who accused him of abuse
Outcome: Disney distanced itself; Depp later won a defamation trial but has not returned to the franchise

Orlando Brown