10 Celebrities Who Have “Sold Out” the Most For Their Fame

Although fame is inciting.  There is a certain price people must pay in exchange for being viewed as a star. While some people are able to last through their careers without losing the respect of their fans, others find it more difficult.  In an effort to stay afloat and make the most money possible, many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have decided to go against everything they initially stood for. Whether singer, actress, or rapper, this unfortunate pattern of events seems to be turning into commonplace.  While some stars would prefer to ignore the fact that they’ve changed over the years, others seem to have no shame in admitting how far they’ll go to make a dollar.  Here are 10 celebrities who have “sold out” the most for their fame.

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Janeane Garofalo

Actress/comedian, Janeane Garofalo, became a fan favorite for her liberal views and bold sense of humor.  However, Garofalo has admitted to selling out in the name of fame.  During an interview, she stated: “I sold out. Total sellout, lost weight. Quitting drinking does contribute to that because apparently I was drinking about 22 pounds of vodka. But yeah, I…sold out. That is absolutely a fact. I was heavier and it really gets you almost nowhere, you realize quickly. I mean, I got very lucky in the nineties. Very lucky. But I was usually cast as a person wherein they’re so unattractive, that it defines them.”

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez may pride herself on being Jenny from the block, but her fans don’t seem to see her that way.  Over the course of her career, Lopez has often be accused of selling out in order to boost her fame. In 2014, during a concert in the Bronx, many in attendance were critical of Lopez because they believe she does not do anything for the community she calls home. According to one Bronx resident: “She’s been making all this money on Castle Hill but she doesn’t even help out the neighborhood. Most of the people I know think she’s a sellout.”

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Morgan Freeman

There’s no denying that Morgan Freeman has had a very impressive career.  However, many feel that he has become a sell out.  Over the last several years, Freeman has loaned his voice to what seems like every random film production there is.  He has also appeared in several films that many feel did nothing to show case his talent.

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50 Cent

When 50 Cent rose to fame in the early 2000s, he build his reputation on his tough New York City persona, and the fact that he had been shot several times.  50 also made waves when publicly embarrassed fellow rap star, Ja Rule for constantly singing during the hooks of his songs.  However, as 50’s career progressed, his music became less and less street, and much more pop.  He even began singing on his hooks, something he once despised.

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Rev Run

Rev Run is one of the founding members of the legendary hip-hop group, Run DMC.  During the 80s and 90s, the group rose to fame and became one of the most popular acts in the hip-hop industry.  However, as gangster rap took over the airwaves, clean-cut acts like Run DMC found themselves struggling to stay afloat. In 2005, Rev rejuvenated his career when he and his family appeared on their own reality show, titled Run’s House.  However, many wondered if the now ordained minister had forgotten his roots.

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Al Pacino

When it’s all said and done, Al Pacino will go down in history as one of the greatest of his generation.  However, to many, he will also go down in history as a sell out.  Over the last several years, the once tough guy actor appears to be taking on any role that comes his way.  While many are disappointed, others have noticed that Pacino’s age may be a factor in him no longer getting the type of roles he is best known for.

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The Black Eyed Peas

To many hip-hop fans, The Black Eyed Peas are some of the biggest sellouts around.  Originally consisting of three male members, will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, The Black Eyed Peas began as an alternative rap group. However, after years of struggling to find success, radio label hot-shot suggested that the group add a new member: Fergie.  After Fergie joined the group, the band strayed from their original sound.

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Ice Cube

In a few years, there will be a whole generation of people who did not know Ice Cube before his family friendly acting days.   Although Cube was originally known for his days as a hardcore rapper, things have certainly changed. Now working primarily as an actor, many feel that Ice Cube’s quest for money has resulted in him losing his roots.

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Robert DeNiro

Robert DeNiro has caught a lot of flack over the years, and many have suggested that he has simply sold out. Recently, DeNiro has been taking on roles that have many of his most loyal fans feeling like DeNiro no longer cares about his career. Some have even accused DeNiro of not putting 100% into his latest gigs.  However, while man of his new roles won’t help him go down in history, they have put some money in his pocket.

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Katy Perry

The world may know Katy Perry as a fun, girl-kissing pop star, but that wasn’t always the case.  Before making it big, Perry was a gospel singer who was signed to a label and recorded an album titled, Katy Hudson.  While the album may have pleased God, it certainly wasn’t going to help Perry make it to the top. Ultimately, Perry decided to go with a more mainstream sound.

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