20 Celebs Who Were Turned Down for Roles Because They Were "Too Ugly" & 20 That Were Turned Down for Being "Too Pretty"

When we think of Hollywood, we usually think of gorgeous celebrities, glamorous lifestyles, and endless opportunities. In reality, some of the biggest stars have been turned down because of their appearance. Some are deemed too ugly or plain, while others are deemed too attractive or appealing. The celebs on this list were either passed over for roles, or nearly missed out on them because of their looks. Join us as we see which top performers were told they were too ugly or too pretty for a part.

We’re kicking off our list with one of the most celebrated actresses of all time. While she’s now an award-winning star, Meryl Streep wasn’t always considered the cream of the crop. In fact, when she showed up to audition for the 1976 adventure movie King Kong, she was rudely rejected.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, American actress and model Emily Ratajkowski is a celebrity that was turned down for being too attractive. Indeed, it’s hard to deny that the star is extremely good-looking. The former catwalk model has said that some directors don’t want to cast her because her chest is too large.

There are several celebs on this list who we certainly wouldn’t think of as ugly, plain, or unattractive. One of those is Reese Witherspoon. However, the American actress has revealed that she was consistently told that she wasn’t pretty enough to play a leading role.

There have been several times that South African actress Charlize Theron almost missed out on roles because of her beauty. When she played serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster, she had to undergo a major transformation.