Ben Stiller uncovers a scathing fan letter during the peak of his 'Meet the Parents' fame, exposing the backlash over his comedy casting
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The handwritten note, discovered at the height of Stiller's 'Meet the Parents' success, bluntly pleaded 'Dear God, stop putting Ben Stiller in comedies'
Despite his proven range, Stiller's comedy roles in the early 2000s sparked a strong negative reaction from some fans, who felt he was typecast and overexposed