Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon hails from a family of writers, which explains why his dialogue so often sounds like it was penned by someone who understands, you know, words and stuff. His paternal great-grandmother was Jewish, placing him squarely in the "just enough to make holiday meals awkward" category for some.

While his shows were often lauded for strong female characters and witty banter, Whedon himself has faced numerous accusations of workplace misconduct and hypocrisy, dimming the shine on his previously unblemished reputation as a feminist icon. It seems even a master of the supernatural can't escape earthly scandal.

He once had the Midas touch, turning cult hits into pop culture touchstones and assembling cinematic universes. Now, he