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Jennifer Lawrence was told she was too fat and plain to be an actress. Her films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide and she won one Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 2012 romantic comedy-drama film 'Silver Linings Playbook.' She is the second-youngest actress to win the award
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Andrew Garfield was told he was too short and not handsome enough to be a leading man. However, Garfield has proven that his talent and determination are unstoppable. Andrew Garfield has been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Actor, for his performances in Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021).
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Charlie Chaplin was told he was too skinny and ugly to be a successful actor. Chaplin is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. Charlie Chaplin won two Academy Awards, both honorary awards.
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Lady Gaga was told she was too weird and different to make it in the music industry. he is known for her innovative and provocative musical style, as well as her flamboyant and fashion-forward persona. Gaga has sold over 170 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Lady Gaga has won one Academy Award, for Best Original Song for her performance of "Shallow" from the 2018 film 'A Star Is Born.'
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Sarah Jessica Parker was told she was too tall and not sexy enough to be a star. Sarah Jessica Parker is one of the most successful and influential entertainers of her generation. She has achieved success in film, television, theater, and business.
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Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first job as a news anchor for being "too emotional." Oprah Winfrey is one of the most successful and influential people in the world. She is a billionaire media mogul, actress, producer, and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her talk show, 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was told he was too muscular and not handsome enough to be an actor. Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is one of the most successful and influential entertainers in the world. He is a Hollywood actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. Johnson is best known for his roles in action films such as the 'Fast and Furious' franchise.
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Reese Witherspoon was told she was too young and baby-faced to play serious roles. Reese Witherspoon is one of the most successful and influential actresses in Hollywood. She has starred in a number of successful films, including 'Legally Blonde.' Reese Witherspoon won one Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 2005 film 'Walk the Line.'
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Beyoncé was told she was too young and inexperienced to lead a group like Destiny's Child. Beyoncé has sold over 118 million records worldwide as a solo artist and 60 million records with Destiny's Child, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She is the most-nominated woman in Grammy Award history, with 88 nominations, and has won 32 awards.
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Steven Spielberg was rejected by the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts three times. Today he is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in history. Spielberg has been nominated for nine Academy Awards for Best Director, winning twice, for 'Schindler's List' and 'Saving Private Ryan.'
The entertainment industry is wild and quite blunt. However, not all those in power are always right. Despite being told they would never succeed, all of these celebrities went on to achieve great things in their respective fields. They are proof that you should never give up on your dreams, no matter what anyone else says.
These celebrities overcame adversity to achieve success. Their stories are an inspiration to us all!