The actors who were rejected will shock you! For this list, we’ll be looking at notable stars who were denied opportunities before achieving prominence in the film and TV industry.

These hit songs would've sounded much different if other artists hadn't rejected them. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most popular songs you might be surprised to learn were offered to other singers before being sung by the ones we associate them with today.

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Rejected Scripts/Shows That Became Successful. For this list, we’ll be looking at acclaimed hit shows that were initially turned down by network executives before finding their way to the small screen.

These rejected "Shark Tank" pitches eventually became successful.

The Sharks dropped the ball on these ideas. For this list, we’ll be looking at items that were rejected by the investors on “Shark Tank,” but have become popular through Amazon.

How lucky we were these songs fell into the right hands. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Hit Songs Rejected by Other Artists.

Despite initially failing to make an impression on reality tv, these celebrities still made it big. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Famous Singers Rejected by American Idol.

Not everybody manages to catch a shark - but sometimes, they still come out on top. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 Rejected “Shark Tank” Pitches That Became Successful. For this list, we’re looking at pitches that were originally turned down on the show, but took off later. The pitch could have been rejected outright by the Sharks, or the deal may have been refused by the entrepreneur. Either way, the more successful the pitch was after the show, the better.

Missed it by... that much! Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Comedians Rejected by Saturday Night Live. For this list, we’re ranking the comedians and funny actors who once auditioned for an acting spot on the “Saturday Night Live” cast, but, for one reason or another, didn’t make the cut. Although some of the people on this list did land jobs behind the scenes, like in the writing room, their dreams of being a cast member were never fulfilled.

How lucky we were these songs fell into the right hands. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Hit Songs Rejected by Other Artists.

These Brits were sent packing! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at instances of British celebrities moving across the pond to broaden their careers, only to ultimately be rejected by American audiences - sometimes after some initial success.

These celebrities didn't make the cut! For this list, we’ll be looking at celebrities from different walks of life who desperately wanted to serve their country.

What was Lorne Michaels thinking when he passed on these future a-list celebs? For this list, we’ll be looking at the people who auditioned for “Saturday Night Live” and didn’t make it, but who became successful in their own right.

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 30 Rejected Shark Tank Pitches That Became Successful.

And the award goes to... not these guys, apparently! For this list, we’ll be looking at celebs who said “thanks but no thanks” to some of showbiz’s most prestigious honors.