Hollywood shake-up: 6 Actors axed from roles over scandals

Author: Achu Krishnan

Kevin Spacey

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Jussie Smollett

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Robert Downey Jr.

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Danny Masterson

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Lori Loughlin

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Jason Mitchell

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