What in God's name happened to Cuba Gooding Jr.?

Question

The guy had potential he was in Jerry Mcguire, Radio, that one with the diving with De Niro, now he's in Hanes commercials, Daddy Day Camp and basically any horrible script that's thrown in his face. Is he just not on the level of Denzel or what?

Answer 1

I Know Where Is That Guy!  

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Answer 2

That's what happens after all the hype dies down.

Answer 3

Snow Dogs.  Snow Dogs happened.

Answer 4

the last i seen was Hero Wanted..it was so-so

Answer 5

HE ALWAYS HAVE HAD STUPID ROLES AND HE WAS IN FIGHTING TEMPTATION......BUT AS ALWAYS HE HAD THE STUPID ROLE.

Answer 6

i have no idea what you're talking about, but you sure made me laugh!

haha

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Answer 7

Was he ever at the Denzel level?

Answer 8

There are a number of things at work here:

First, an Oscar doesn't mean you get first pick of plum roles,especially if you a person of color(sorry,but it's true)

Second,the scripts that are handed to you are very possibly the best of the bunch and after all,Mr.Gooding must eat.

Third And this is up for debate. There's something called,The Oscar Curse for Best Supporting Actor/Actress for some reason,people who won in this category never made it any farther.

But it's primarily number one. Many of the films Whoopi Goldberg was handed after her win were written for white actors not necessarily actresses. Patrick Swayze had to threaten to walk if they didn't use her in "Ghost"

Answer 9

he and michael jordan got engaged.

Answer 10

If you like Cuba, check out What Dreams May Come, he's excellent in that.  Some actors go for diversity at the sacrifice of the quality.