Rebecca Ferguson has finally cleared some of Hollywood’s biggest names from her infamous on-set clash. She ruled out Tom Cruise, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman, while Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson publicly addressed the incident, only showing love and support for Ferguson, meaning they aren’t the bullies either (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Back in 2024, when she revealed her experience of working with a co-star, it sparked a widespread debate. People were dissecting every detail of her statement to uncover which actor might have had a feud with Ferguson. So, here’s a recap of what actually happened, followed by a look at the remaining suspects.
Revisiting Rebecca Ferguson’s On-Set Clash With Unnamed Actor
The clash that became the talk of Hollywood started with what Rebecca Ferguson described as a vulnerable moment on set. Being the co-star to a “number one on the call sheet” left her without anyone’s backing, and she recalled leaving the set in tears (via THR).
The unnamed actor harshly criticized her in front of the entire crew, saying things like, “You call yourself an actor?”
I looked at this person, and I said, ‘You get off my set. You can F off. I’m gonna work towards a tennis ball. I never want to see you again.
The fallout from her narrating this story led to a flurry of reactions across Hollywood. She got calls from supportive co-stars, encouraging her behavior, and her rare admission gave fans a glimpse into the pressures and insecurities that even actors can face.
Speculating Who Bullied Rebecca Ferguson: The Remaining Suspects
Surprisingly, Meryl Streep was also doubted since Rebecca Ferguson’s remarks were gender neutral. But in an interview with Vanity Fair, the latter actress said how Streep was the most “humble and kind” person. Another co-star Ferguson praised was Michael Fassbender, saying (via Original CIN):
I am one of those people who will go to the cinema if Michael is in it, because I do find you to be an extraordinary actor. And now I have been part of the behind the scenes finding out for myself what a very goofy fantastic guy he really is as well.
With several A-listers officially cleared, the guessing game has now intensified. Among the names frequently discussed are Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Grant. Gyllenhaal is known for portraying his character with intensity and often immerses himself in the role.
Here’s a list of all co-stars in the clear so far, and the movie they’ve co-starred in:
Perhaps he expected the same from Ferguson and lost his cool, but truth be told, we can’t antagonize him for his love for the craft unless it’s obvious that it was Gyllenhaal. Grant has a reputation for being a difficult co-star; his infamous comments about Julia Roberts after working with her on Notting Hill haven’t aged well.
So, could it be him? Again, we don’t know, and these are all speculations. But if you had to take a guess, which actor would it be?
