10 former hated celebs who are now beloved by everyone (With Pictures)

2. Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell was probably one of the most-hated people in showbiz during the early ‘00s when he helped launched American Idol, Pop Idol and X Factor UK. A lot of people didn’t even know who Simon was, so for him to sit on a panel and criticize people’s voices so harshly didn’t sit right with people, even if they actually agreed with his comments. People just didn’t think Mr. Cowell had a shot at television or longevity. Well, he proved them wrong, didn’t he? And it seems that those who hated him eventually grew closer to him and his personality, because, let’s face it, Simon was on so many television shows in the U.S. He was unavoidable.