Ancient people had a lot of wisdom
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Yeah also I think it might have something to do not so much with acting itself, but pursuing it as a career. It wasn't seen as an honorable thing to do - you're not really contributing to society. Also later, as in the United States, acting was a lowly profession. It was for vaudevillians who were usually from lower classes and the sort of gypsy lifestyle wouldn't lend itself to a respectable upbringing.. I'm totally winging this btw - no research behind what I'm saying.
Well let's look at why even now people groan and roll their eyes if someone they know says they are an actor or want to be one.
Sure, a FEW of them make lots of money but the lionshare of them don't and are struggling to get by (by choice of their preferred occupation). They inevitably end up pushing for social welfare programs and begging for hand outs and playing the victim. These programs are a burden to society and people understand this.
It would be one thing if they needed help because of something beyond their control like chronic illness or being born a gimp. But they choose an occupation that results in them requiring handouts so naturally people dislike them.
I'm sure it was similar 3000 years ago as well.