Charlie Puth Provides Encouragement For Fan Rejected From Juilliard

Charlie Puth had some kind words for one disappointed fan.

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The fan, TikTok star Axel Webber, revealed he had been rejected from Juilliard.

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Puth commented on the video with some motivation for the aspiring talent.

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“I also didn’t get in to Julliard but things ended up being just fine for me,” he wrote.

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“Some of the best actors also never went to Juilliard,” he added.

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“Please don’t be too hard on yourself,” he added. “These moments don’t define us.”

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Puth also made his own video to “anyone that has experienced rejection.”

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He says that rejection is “the thing that pushes you further creatively.”

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“You’re gonna be OK bro,” he said. “I promise.”

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