In an industry where everything can change in a moment, celebrities have to be on top of their game to ensure that they stay relevant and that they remain in the spotlight. Any mistake can jeopardize their career and their reputation. Just like any job, employees have to show up on time, complete their daily work, respect their employers and to some extent, get along with their co-workers. These celebrities must not have gotten their employee handbooks stolen, because they've been terminated for not following general employment guidelines. Here are ten celebrities who have been fired from set.

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10 Christian Bale - American Psycho

The cult classic film, American Psycho was released in 2000 and prior to it's production, the film went through several changes. Christian Bale was originally offered the role of the deranged serial killer, Patrick Bateman but was fired. There has been no indication as to why Bale was let go. The production company then offered the role to Leonardo DiCaprio, but the Titanic star had other ideas in mind. DiCaprio wanted to make the character more humane, but then decided to turn down the role because it wasn't appropriate for his fan base. The studio then offered the role of Patrick Bateman to Ewan McGregor, but with his eyes still of the prize, Bale convinced McGregor to turn down the part. Ewan obliged and with no options and a tight schedule, the producers gave the role back to Christian Bale. This goes to show, that it's not over, until it's over.

9 Ryan Gosling - The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones film was released in December of 2009 and the role of the father, Jack Salmon, was originally offered to heart throb, Ryan Gosling. Before filming, Gosling got into character by putting on sixty pounds because he felt that sort of appearance would best fit Jack Salmon's character. Unfortunately, the director of the film, Peter Jackson didn't agree. A few weeks before filming was set to begin, Jackson fired Ryan Gosling for being too fat and the role was given to Mark Wahlberg.

8 Paula Abdul & Nicole Scherzinger - The X-Factor

7 Taylor Momsen - Gossip Girl

6 Paula Deen - Paula's Home Cooking & Paula's Best Dishes

In June 2013, The Food Network star, Paula Deen came under fire when a set of court documents were discovered. The documents detailed Deen's testimony in a discrimination case filed against her by a former employee in May 2013. The ex-employee said she was sexually harassed and worked in a hostile environment where racial slurs were commonly used. The testimony revealed that Paula was questioned if she ever used the N-word. Under oath, Deen responded, "Yes, of course. It's been a very long time." When the court documents were filed, Paula Deen found herself smack dab in the middle of a racism scandal. A few weeks later, The Food Network decided to fire Paula Deen, ending her shows, Paula's Home Cooking and Paula's Best Dishes. 

5 Isaiah Washington - Grey's Anatomy

4 Lindsay Lohan - The Other Side & Linda Lovelace biopic & Lindsay (TV series)

3 Megan Fox - Transformers Franchise

Back in 2009, Megan Fox made several remarks about director Michael Bay, in regards to working for him on the films, Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Fox stated in an interview with Wonderland magazine, “He’s (Bay) like Napoleon and he wants to create this insane, infamous mad-man reputation. He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So, he’s a nightmare to work for." After the interview was published, the leading lady was fired from the Transformers franchise and was replaced by English model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

2 Charlie Sheen - Two and a Half Men

The 'warlock' with 'tiger blood,' Charlie Sheen had a poor choice of words about Two and a Half Men producer, Chuck Lorre back in February of 2011. It all started when Charlie was interviewed on the talk radio show, the Alex Jones Show. Charlie referred to his boss, Chuck Lorre as 'Chaim Levine,' which is the Hebrew version of Chuck's real name, Charles Levine. Sheen went on an interview with TMZ and once again, insulted his boss saying, "He’s a stupid, stupid little man and a p–sy punk that I’d never want to be like. That’s me being polite.” The next day, CBS suspended the show, Two and a Half Men. Charlie went on a media blitz following the suspension, declaring he was 'winning,' that he was on a drug called Charlie Sheen and that he was tired of pretending that he's not a.. "total bitchin' rock star from mars." Two weeks later, CBS officially fired Charlie Sheen from the hit television sitcom.

1 Shannen Doherty - Beverly Hills 90210 & Charmed & 90210

Shannen Doherty played Brenda Walsh on the hit television show, Beverly Hills 90210 from 1990 - 1994. After the fourth season, Doherty was fired for conflicts with co-stars, lateness and her bad behavior off set. In 1998, Shannon took on the role of Prue Halliwell in the WB series, Charmed, alongside co-stars Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs. Almost immediately, there were rumors that there was a lot of drama on set. Reportedly, Doherty was difficult to work with and clashed with producers, staff and cast members - including a major feud with co-star, Alyssa Milano. Shannon was fired after the third season of Charmed. In 2008, 90210, a television series reboot of Beverly Hills 90210 aired on the CW. Shannon Doherty was invited by producers to appear in the first season, but Doherty only lasted four episodes. According to reports, Doherty argued with everyone, hated the script, demanded changes to her dialogue, clashed with co-stars and acted as though that she owned the place - looks like Shannon needs to work on her charm.