Six Celebrities Who Received Rejection Letters Before They Got Famous

4. Tim Burton

When Tim Burton was still in high school, he submitted his book to Disney. They reportedly thought it was too much like Dr. Seuss books. Now we know Tim Burton as a very famous filmmaker responsible for Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, Nightmare Before Christmas, and much more.

5. Slyvia Plath

Sylvia Plath is one of the most famous poets of all time. However, one of Sylvia‘s pieces was first rejected from The New Yorker in 1962. At least the letter does say they liked part of her piece and encourages her to re-submit.

6. Stephen King

One of the most famous authors of all time, Stephen King reportedly received lots of rejection letters for “Carrie.” We bet they are kicking themselves now! Above is a rejection letter for another one of his projects.

These letters should just prove that you should never give up on your goals or dreams. Even the most talented people in the world have gotten rejected before they hit it big! We bet there are a lot more of these letters out there too.

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