Ashley Judd’s acting abilities are undeniable, but her Hollywood career hasn’t taken off like that of some of her contemporaries. While Charlize Theron, Julia Roberts, and Nicole Kidman have all firmly established themselves in Hollywood, Judd’s career appears to be on the decline.

Judd hasn’t been unemployed, but she hasn’t been offered the major jobs that her colleagues had. She isn’t the only one who has struggled in Hollywood.

Jessica Biel, Meg Ryan, and Katherine Heigl have all had setbacks in their careers after early achievements.

So, why hasn’t Ashley Judd had the Hollywood career she deserved? Why is she lagging behind other actresses who are receiving a lot of praise for their work?

There’s a logical reason why Judd hasn’t been able to land the kinds of jobs that would have helped her Hollywood career. Let’s look at it more closely.

What has happened to Ashley Judd?

Ashley Jud was working in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kokolopori region around six months ago. She claimed they set up a “research camp” in the rainforest to aid in the search for endangered bonobos.

She tripped over a log while there and shattered her leg, rendering her unable to walk.