10 Celebs Who Turned Down Their Awards And Honors At Least Once
For most celebs, the most gorgeous moment of their careers is to receive some of the most prestigious awards. An actor, for example, may desire to win an Oscar as the global recognition for their acting skills. Or a band can have their eyes on a Grammy in order for their songs to get greater traction and for more people will come to their shows.
However, some artists have said that they didn't want an award when it was presented to them. They declined it. From Knighthoods to Grammys, all kinds of prestigious prizes have been turned down. And there are a variety of reasons why they could refuse an award. Some celebrities said that winning an award was absurd and that it cheapened their art. Others turned down their reward because they didn't like how it was given to them in comparison to how it was presented to others.
So, who are they and what are their reasons? Scroll down for more details!
However, some artists have said that they didn't want an award when it was presented to them. They declined it. From Knighthoods to Grammys, all kinds of prestigious prizes have been turned down. And there are a variety of reasons why they could refuse an award. Some celebrities said that winning an award was absurd and that it cheapened their art. Others turned down their reward because they didn't like how it was given to them in comparison to how it was presented to others.
So, who are they and what are their reasons? Scroll down for more details!
#1 Sinéad O'Connor refused 4 nominations for Grammy Awards in 1991
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#2 David Bowie turned down honors from Queen Elizabeth II twice
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#3 The Beatles received an MBE in 1965 but John Lennon gave it right back in 1969
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#4 Dolly Parton declined her nomination for inclusion in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom two times
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#5 Tom Cruise returned all three of the Golden Globes
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#6 Marlon Brando sent a Native American woman to turn down the Best Actor Oscar
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#7 George C. Scott promised to never accept an Academy Award
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#8 Julie Andrews said "nope" to a 1996 Tony nomination
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#9 Nick Cave turned down the MTV Video Music Award
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#10 Drake decided to withdraw both of his 2022 Grammy nominations.
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