Meryl Streep 'too ugly' Facebook post: King Kong rejection story given new life by fan.

At 66, screen legend Meryl Streep has enjoyed a prolific career that has spanned more than four decades. But Hollywood's leading lady almost turned her back on acting after being told she was too "ugly" for a role in the 1976 King Kong movie.

A Facebook post featuring a vintage snap of the Iron Lady star standing on a crowded train along with an inspirational "message" about self-belief has gone viral online. In the image taken "on my way home from an audition for King Kong" a youthful-looking Streep sports a colourful off-the- shoulder dress and carries a grey handbag.

"This was me on my home from an audition for King Kong where I was told that I was too 'ugly' for the part," the accompanying message reads. "This was a pivotal moment for me. This one rogue opinion could derail my dreams of becoming an actress or force me to pull myself up by the boot straps and believe in myself."

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According to the post, her actions ultimately changed her life. "I took a deep breath and said: 'I'm sorry you think I'm too ugly for your film but you're just one opinion in a sea of thousands and I'm off to find a kinder tide.' Today I have 18 academy awards."

By Toyin Owoseje.
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