The article discusses the history of Hollywood actors who thought great movies were going to be flops, with examples highlighted from fans who thought they were going on to lose steam. Examples include Julia Roberts' Julia Roberts and Tom Hardy's cast of Anchorman, who both thought their films would be a flop. The article also discusses the case of Burt Reynolds' reaction to his performance in Boogie Nights, which led to a backlash against the film. The author suggests that while some actors are proven wrong about their films, Hollywood stars are open to confessing to their own mistakes.