Here Are the 13 Celebs Who Were Not Pretty Enough for Hollywood

13. Nia Vardalos

Vardalos told More magazine that her first agent once said, “You are not fat enough to be a character actress, and you’re not pretty enough to be a leading lady. Plus, there are no Greek roles. So I can no longer represent you.” Vardalos found a solution. She wrote her own script that starred only a Greek cast and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson signed on to make it a movie. Her film, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, was an instant hit and has gone on to gross nearly $340 million since it’s release in 2002.

So take some inspiration from these celebs who were not pretty enough for Hollywood. A few casting directors’ standards aren’t the only definition of beauty, and everyone shines in their own way.