Stephen Baldwin Alleges Firing for Being Funnier Than Jennifer Aniston

Stephen Baldwin claims he was fired from the 1998 movie The Object of My Affection. The actor alleges a producer told him he could not be funnier than Jennifer Aniston during the production. Baldwin described this experience as being castrated comedically, noting that he had to pivot after the encounter. The incident occurred on the set of the rom-com, where the production sought to ensure the lead actress remained the primary comedic focus.