Story by Stars Insider
Becoming an actor, singer, dancer, or model can be quite challenging, as these careers all demand determination and sacrifice to succeed. Many hopefuls initially faced discouragement, being told they wouldn’t make it, yet today, they’re internationally recognized figures. Instead of letting criticism defeat them, they used it as fuel for self-improvement and to aim higher. And as a bonus, they are now very, very rich.
Take a look at this gallery to discover who we are talking about and try not to gasp!
Lady Gaga
Gaga mentioned in a New York Daily News article that she faced continuous criticism regarding her looks, particularly her nose and, her first record label let her go within a few months.
Jay-Z
Despite being rejected by record labels for not meeting their standards, he has become the top-earning artist in America. Undeterred, he has even established his own music and recording label.
Meryl Streep
The prolific actress was asked to audition for ‘King Kong’ with producer Dino de Laurentis by his son. Upon meeting, Laurentis asked his son in Italian, “Why do you bring me this ugly thing?” Streep responded in Italian, “I’m sorry I’m not beautiful enough to be in ‘King Kong!'”
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney is young, gorgeous, and stars in major hit series like ‘Euphoria,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ but even she was told she’d never make it. Speaking to GQ, the actress recalled a moment when she felt underestimated: “A casting director told me once that I will never be on a TV show,” she revealed, adding that they believed she didn’t have the “right look.”
Shakira
Shakira’s music teacher once compared her voice to a goat, but now she is one of the most famous singers in the world!
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Many Hollywood insiders doubted his ability to venture into acting due to his accent, muscular physique, and challenging name.
The Spice Girls
Simon Cowell made a significant mistake when he declined to sign Britain’s largest girl group during the early 1990s. Victoria Beckham reportedly takes great pleasure in reminding him of this. Cowell’s belief that they would never succeed proved to be so, so wrong.
Kate Winslet
According to reports, when the actress was 14 years old, her drama teacher commented that she could potentially find success taking “fat girl parts” if she would settle for that.
Sidney Poitier
Poitier, the first African-American actor to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor, faced blatant discrimination at his first audition. The director bluntly remarked, “Why don’t you stop wasting people’s time and go out and become a dishwasher or something?
Stephen King
A publisher once informed the author that science fiction books centered on negative utopias are not marketable, reading of ‘Carrie.’ The book faced rejection 30 more times. Discouraged, King discarded it, until his wife recovered it and implored him to submit it again.
Culled from StarsInsider
