14 actors who regret their iconic movie roles

A number of actors have expressed regret for their roles in movies, even ones considered classic, over the years.

Though their reasons vary, many simply resent being remembered for performances that they'd rather forget.

Daniel Craig recently said he'd rather "slash" his wrists than return as James Bond for another film, and he joins Sean Connery in the list of 007 actors who've reacted with vitriol toward the famous series. Yet Craig later clarified by saying, "If I were to stop doing it, I would miss it terribly."

From Harrison Ford in "Star Wars" to Robert Pattinson in "Twilight," we're taking a look at the actors who have voiced their distaste for characters they took on.

Check out 14 actors who have expressed regret over their movie roles:

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Carrie Fisher — "Star Wars"

Fisher told "The Today Show" in 2008 that if she had known how famous she would become for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films, she "would have never done it." 

When Time asked why she returned for 2015's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Fisher bluntly replied that she took it on because "it's difficult to get work after [turning] 30" for women in Hollywood.

Sean Connery — James Bond movies

Connery, who played the 007 agent in seven "Bond" films starting with the first, 1962's "Dr. No," initially felt that he was underpaid for his role in the series. But by his sixth appearance (in "Diamonds are Forever"), he was so sick of the role that he started giving his Bond salaries to charity, according to an interview with The Guardian.

"I have always hated that damned James Bond," Connery said. "I'd like to kill him."

Kate Winslet — "Titanic"

Winslet has said she regrets the style and quality of her performance in James Cameron's blockbuster, Oscar-winning 1997 film.

"Every single scene, I'm like, 'Really, really? You did it like that? Oh my God,'" Winslet once told CNN of "Titanic.""My American accent, I can't listen to it. It's awful."