Which celebrity was initially rejected as a brand spokesperson before becoming one of the most successful brand mascots in retail history, generating over $3 billion in sales?

Many celebrities have been approached to become brand mascots or spokespeople, but some partnerships have more surprising origins than others. This poll tests your knowledge about the unusual beginnings of iconic celebrity-brand relationships that significantly impacted consumer culture. Can you separate the marketing myths from reality?

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Michael Jordan for Nike (initially wanted to sign with Adidas)
George Clooney for Nespresso (initially considered 'too American' for their European campaigns)
Jennifer Aniston for SmartWater (brand originally wanted Gwyneth Paltrow)
Samuel L. Jackson for Capital One (was first approached by American Express)