with an eating disorder turned into a branding opportunity," critics say. She tries too hard at acts that should be effortless, like digesting. Tries Too Hard, it should be noted, is a category dominated by females. Male offenders are those who overstep assigned roles, like Ashton Kutcher( No. 13 on the list) striving for tech-world relevance or Justin Bieber( No. 8) trying to rap.
Doesn ' t Try Hard Enough describes the opposite problem. Kristen Stewart( No. 2) slouches and doesn ' t wash her hair. Lindsay Lohan( No. 16) sleeps through court dates and doesn ' t brush her teeth. Most egregiously, Lindsay Lohan may be wasting her talent— not trying hard enough when trying hard could result in greatness. Alternately, she may exhibit signs of entitlement— showing up late on movie sets while remaining " indignant she was not considered for Black Swan." Those who hate Lohan the most view her very being as an assault on the values of hard work and meritbased achievement. Just as the line between working hard and trying too hard is razor thin, the line between doesn ' t try too hard( beloved celebrity Jennifer Lawrence) and doesn ' t try hard enough( hated celebrities K. Stew and LiLo) is narrow but significant.( Note that I ' m speaking about public perceptions, not my own inclinations. I adore Lindsay and Kristen.)