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Many famous celebrities have stories about the people who told them they would never make it, the record labels or directors that dismissed them, and other rejection stories. It seems insane that these highly talented people were ever rejected at all, yet it happens! Find out which of the most talented celebrities actually received rejection letters. Take a look at what the rejection letters looked like and what they said too: 1. Andy Warhol Andy Warhol rejection letter / Facebook Famous artist Andy Warhol actually got rejected when he tried to donate a piece of art to the Museum of Modern Art in 1956. These days, the same museum owns 168 of his pieces! 2. Madonna Madonna rejection letter / Facebook A producer sent this letter to Madonna saying that he didn't think she was ready for a music career. We bet that he is regretting that decision now! 3. U2 U2 rejection letter / Facebook A record company rejected the popular band U2 and then they got signed by someone else within the same year. Crazy to think that these incredible musicians and artists have gotten rejected at all! Read on to the NEXT page to find out who else got rejected before they hit it big! 4. Tim Burton Tim Burton rejection letter / Facebook 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 rejection letter / Facebook 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 Stephen King rejection letter / Facebook 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. Which one shocks you the most? If you found this article interesting, please SHARE with your friends and family who would love to read this! Watch the video below to see which famous singers were first rejected from American Idol: