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.

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.

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.

The fact these iconic movies were rejected by one or more studios is mindblowing. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at famous films that were unsuccessfully pitched before getting the greenlight elsewhere.

These iconic animated movies nearly never saw the light of day! For this list, we’ll be looking at films that were turned down, dropped, or drastically changed by animation studios before receiving acclaim.

These iconic animated movies nearly never saw the light of day! For this list, we’ll be looking at films that were turned down, dropped, or drastically changed by animation studios before receiving acclaim.

One person's trash is another's treasure! For this list, we’ll be looking at horror films which were spurned by studios, distributors, or courts, but eventually achieved wide popularity, acclaim, and/or impressive profit.

Sometimes gems are overlooked! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most beloved films that were initially dismissed by studios.

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.

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.

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.

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.