Top 20 Rejected SNL Cast Members That Became Successful
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Getting turned down by “Saturday Night Live” isn't always the end of the road. From future movie stars and acclaimed TV creators to late-night legends and sketch comedy icons, these performers bounced back from rejection and built huge careers anyway. Join us as we count down the funniest and most fascinating near-misses that proved success can come from missing the cast. Our list includes Jim Carrey, Kevin Hart, Lisa Kudrow, Donald Glover, Geena Davis, Stephen Colbert, Jordan Peele, Mindy Kaling, Aubrey Plaza and more! Which rejection story surprised you most?
- #20: Caleb Hearon
- #19: Lamorne Morris
- #18: Rachel Bloom
- #17: Marc Maron
- #16: Nick Kroll
- #15: Tiffany Haddish
- #14: Paul Reubens
- #13: Kumail Nanjiani
- #12: Jennifer Coolidge
- #11: Zach Galifianakis
- #10: John Goodman
- #9: Aubrey Plaza
- #8: Mindy Kaling
- #7: Jordan Peele
- #6: Stephen Colbert
- #5: Geena Davis
- #4: Donald Glover
- #3: Lisa Kudrow
- #2: Kevin Hart
- #1: Jim Carrey
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