7. The Fake Baby in American Sniper

Movie/Show: American Sniper
Mistake: Bradley Cooper cradling a plastic baby toy as a father of a newborn
Year: 2014

In American Sniper, Bradley Cooper’s gripping portrayal of a father navigating the challenges of war is marred by an unfortunate oversight – the use of a clearly plastic baby toy as a stand-in for a newborn. 

As Cooper cradles the rigid and lifeless prop, the emotional weight of the scene is unintentionally undercut, leaving viewers torn between feeling sympathy for the character and stifling laughter at the absurdity of the situation. This blunder became a target of ridicule among critics and fans, raising the question of how a multi-million-dollar production missed the opportunity to employ a more convincing baby doll.