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- Beyoncé turned down a movie role 5 times. The film’s producer says it taught him how to bounce back from rejection. (businessinsider.com)
Hollywood producer Will Packer recently shared a valuable lesson he learned from Beyoncé about handling rejection. He revealed on “The View” that the superstar turned down a role in one of his movies five times.
Rather than giving up, Packer used each rejection as an opportunity to improve the script. He incorporated Beyoncé’s feedback and persisted, demonstrating the power of perseverance.
Packer emphasized the importance of learning from rejection, no matter how discouraging it might seem. He explained that he refined his project with each attempt, ultimately winning Beyoncé over.
It took five rejections, but Packer finally got the “yes” he needed. He encouraged others to view rejection as a chance for growth and to keep striving for their goals.
The film in question was the 2009 thriller “Obsessed,” which starred Beyoncé alongside Idris Elba. Packer’s story highlights a key piece of career advice: Rejection isn’t failure, but a stepping stone towards improvement.