Hollywood's 15 Biggest Behind-the-Scenes Brawls

Put a lot of people with big egos together, and punches will fly.
Hollywood's 15 Biggest Behind-the-Scenes Brawls

We all know that Hollywood is a place where dreams come true. People from all around the world flock to Los Angeles in hopes of becoming movie stars or finding some other form of fame. What most people don't know is that Hollywood is also a place of great opportunity for those who are looking to start their own businesses.

As Hollywood is known for its glamour and glitz, but what many people don't know is that it's also full of behind-the-scenes brawls. From outrageous diva behavior to brutal fistfights, Hollywood's biggest stars have been known to fight tooth and nail for the spotlight. There's no doubt that Hollywood is a breeding ground for egos. With so much money and fame at stake, it's no wonder that tempers sometimes flare. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most notorious Hollywood brawls. From fistfights to full-blown riots, these scuffles have made headline news all over the world. So sit back and enjoy - here are some of the craziest Hollywood brawls of all time!

Chevy Chase and Bill Murray’s egos exploded into a fight

Chevy Chase VS. Bill Murray: Battle of the comedy giants. Chevy Chase was on SNL for a year and then, when some of his former colleagues were still there, he came back... as a host. This apparently tweaked the proud Murray, and the two are said to have gotten into blows. Later, for their sins, they'd both end up playing dogs in forgettable comedies.

Source: Biography

Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe went at it behind the scenes of The Outsiders

The outsiders Tom cruise and Rob Lowe got into a fistfight during a rehearsal. Due to Cruise's overzealous competitiveness, he and Lowe reportedly went at it on set. It all started when Lowe accidentally hit Cruise while rehearsing. Not one to be outdone, Cruise allegedly swung back. CRACKED.COM

Source: Koimoi

Werner Herzog allegedly attempted a murder during the making of Fitzcarraldo

Werner Herzog plotted to murder Klaus Kinski. Fitzcarraldo Werner I Would Like To See The Baby Herzog reportedly tried (and failed) to set his own movie's main actor Klaus Kinski on fire while he slept. Apparently Kinski attempted murder back at him, and the two became great friends. That part isn't a joke. They became friends. Through murder.

Source: The Guardian

Army forces hazed actors to make the battle scenes better in The Two Towers

The orcs bullied the elves. The orcs were a group of military veterans, whereas all of the elves of Helm's Deep were... actors. To get them into a fighting mood, the orcs started harassing and berating them, calling them cupcakes. Bullying? It works.

Sources: Movie Mistakes, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Extended Edition (Director’s Commentary)

David O. Russell screams a lot, including at Jennifer Lawrence

David O. Russell is a big crybaby. On most of his sets, Russell reportedly gets into more and more horrifying screaming matches with producers and actors - including Jennifer Lawrence in the movie Joy, which is just... very funny.

Source: TMZ

Val Kilmer and Tom Sizemore fought over an elliptical and being divas in Red Planet

Cal Kilmer VS. Tom sizemore: Dawn of Mars The worst part is, it was on the set of a film no one remembers. Kilmer got mad that Sizemore had an elliptical machine, and was maybe getting paid more. The director apparently told them to just not hit each other in the face, so Sizemore went for the chest. The winner? No one, of course.

Source: Looper

Chris Farley and David Spade fought over Rob Lowe in Tommy Boy

Chris Farley and David spade got Rob Lowe-related jealousy. Tommy Boy The two got jealous over the fact that the other was hanging out with Lowe, and it led to Farley (supposedly) pushing Spade down the stairs, after stepping on his lunch. They got over it, eventually - presumably after a threesome with Lowe.

Source: Showbiz CheatSheet

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