4. Jerry Seinfeld
The famous comic was fired from a small role on the sitcom Benson. He wasn’t informed that he was fired and only got to know about it after discovering that his part was missing from the script. In 2002, his show Seinfeld was named as the greatest television show of all time by TV Guide.
5. Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley faced rejection after just one performance at a country music concert. Today, he is regarded as the most significant cultural icon of the 20th century.
6. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah was an evening news reporter before she became the most famous talk show host in the world. However, her first term on television wasn’t as smooth as she was fired for being too emotional on camera.