For decades, Bill Murray was Hollywood’s favorite wild card—a comic genius whose offbeat charm and irreverent wit made him a household name. From “Ghostbusters” to “Groundhog Day,” Murray’s on-screen persona has been universally beloved. But behind the laughs, the lovable sarcasm, and the cult status, a darker, more complicated legacy has quietly followed the comedy icon.

Now, at 74, Bill Murray is making headlines for reasons that have little to do with punchlines. In a move that stunned even longtime fans, Murray has named five actors he absolutely couldn’t stand working with—a list punctuated by explosive stories of shouting matches, walk-offs, and incidents that went far beyond mere creative differences. As the stories pile up, Hollywood’s Funniest Man has dropped his darkest truth.

Gina Davis: Humiliation on “Quick Change”

In 1990, Murray made his directorial debut with the offbeat heist comedy “Quick Change,” starring alongside Gina Davis. While the film offered quirky laughs, Davis’s experience was anything but light-hearted. In her 2022 memoir, “Dying of Politeness,” Davis recounted a disturbing pre-production encounter where Murray allegedly insisted on using an electric massage device on her—despite her repeated refusals.

“I said no multiple times, but he wouldn’t relent,” Davis wrote, describing the moment as humiliating. The power imbalance, she said, made it nearly impossible to escape without risking professional fallout. The discomfort continued on set, with Murray publicly berating Davis in front of a crowd, leaving her rattled and embarrassed. “Once I had that experience on day one of the movie, then everything about him after that was completely colored by knowing what lurks within,” Davis told Vanity Fair.

Solange Knowles: Alleged Insensitivity Backstage at SNL

In 2016, musician Solange Knowles made her debut on Saturday Night Live with the anthem “Don’t Touch My Hair”—a powerful statement about black identity and personal boundaries. But backstage, Bill Murray reportedly violated those very boundaries. TV writer Judic Mayard tweeted that Murray put his hands into Solange’s scalp after repeatedly asking if her hair was a wig, despite being told not to touch it.

“She had just finished performing that song on SNL when he did it,” Mayard posted. While Solange never commented publicly, fans noticed her official account liked Mayard’s tweets, widely interpreted as silent confirmation. The incident was seen as a prime example of cultural insensitivity and privilege, adding to a growing list of troubling accusations against Murray.

Anjelica Huston: Ostracism on “The Life Aquatic”

Anjelica Huston, known for her regal screen presence, shared a rocky working relationship with Murray during Wes Anderson’s “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.” Huston recalled Murray arranging a group dinner in an Italian hotel, inviting everyone except her. “Everyone came down for dinner a little dog-faced about my not being invited,” she said, describing the exclusion as “worse than anything.”

The tension lingered until Murray attempted reconciliation on set in Florence. Huston rebuffed his overtures, but years later, when her husband passed away, Murray showed up to offer support—a gesture Huston described as “restoring her faith” in her former co-star.

Rob Schneider, Chris Farley, and Adam Sandler: SNL’s Uncomfortable Reunion

When Murray returned to host “Saturday Night Live” in the 1990s, the reunion was anything but warm. Cast member Rob Schneider described Murray as “seething” and openly hostile, especially toward Chris Farley and Adam Sandler. “He hated Chris Farley with a passion,” Schneider recalled, speculating that Farley’s emulation of John Belushi—Murray’s late friend—may have struck a nerve.

Sandler also drew Murray’s ire, though no clear reason was given. Schneider joked that he took comfort in being “the least disliked,” painting a portrait of a comedy legend out of step with a new generation.

Lucy Liu: Confrontation on “Charlie’s Angels”

On the set of “Charlie’s Angels,” Lucy Liu stood her ground against Murray’s alleged tirade during rehearsals. Liu said Murray rewrote part of the script without informing the cast, then unleashed a one-on-one verbal attack. “I stood up for myself, and I don’t regret it,” Liu said, calling the language used “inexcusable and unacceptable.”

Director Joseph McGinty Nichol (McG) later claimed Murray physically assaulted him during production, a charge Murray vehemently denied—calling it “complete crap” and responding with characteristic sarcasm. The set became infamous for its behind-the-scenes tensions, with both parties holding onto their versions of the story.

Richard Dreyfuss: War Zone on “What About Bob?”

The odd-couple dynamic between Murray and Richard Dreyfuss in “What About Bob?” was beloved by audiences, but off-screen, it was a war zone. Dreyfuss accused Murray of being intoxicated and hostile, recalling a moment when Murray screamed at him and threw a heavy glass ashtray at his face. Murray later admitted to deliberately irritating Dreyfuss to heighten on-screen tension, blurring the line between method acting and aggression.

Harold Ramis: Creative Partnership Turned Cold

Perhaps the most heartbreaking feud was with Harold Ramis, Murray’s longtime collaborator on classics like “Ghostbusters” and “Groundhog Day.” Their creative differences on “Groundhog Day” led to a two-decade estrangement. Murray hired a deaf-mute assistant to avoid communication, and the silence lasted until Ramis’s deathbed, when Murray made a surprise visit—offering a quiet, overdue gesture of reconciliation.

Jay Pharoah and Seth Green: Uncomfortable Encounters

Jay Pharoah, another SNL alum, recounted Murray showing up backstage, calling him “fat boy” and repeatedly hitting him. Pharoah responded by body-slamming Murray onto a couch, later reflecting that Murray was “drunk out of his mind.” Seth Green, meanwhile, described being dangled upside down over a trash can by Murray as a nine-year-old guest on SNL—a traumatic memory he says left a lasting scar.

Chevy Chase: The Legendary Backstage Brawl

When Chevy Chase returned to SNL after Murray had joined the cast, simmering hostility erupted into a physical fight just minutes before airtime. Both men have since minimized the incident, but it remains a legendary tale in SNL history—a reminder that egos and tempers can run high behind the scenes.

Aziz Ansari: Career Collateral Damage

Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, “Being Mortal,” was shelved after a female staffer accused Murray of inappropriate behavior. Murray paid a six-figure settlement, and Ansari’s project was permanently halted—a devastating blow for the actor’s comeback.

A Complicated Legacy

Bill Murray’s comic genius is undeniable, but the stories behind the scenes paint a portrait of a man whose off-screen behavior has left scars and controversy in its wake. For some, he remains a hero; for others, a cautionary tale about unchecked power in Hollywood. As more stories come to light, Murray’s legacy grows ever more complicated—messy, human, and impossible to ignore.