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Josh Hutcherson Says He ‘Didn’t Learn Rejection’ Until After His ‘Hunger Games’ Success: ‘It Was Just Like a String of No One Calling’

December 10, 2025

Josh Hutcherson recently shared his experiences of facing rejection after the success of 'The Hunger Games' franchise. In a podcast interview, he reflected on how he only knew success from a young age and was unprepared for the industry's challenges following his rise to fame.

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Credit: Josh Hutcherson at HBO's "I Love LA" Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Studios on October 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via

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Josh Hutcherson felt unprepared for rejection after the success of 'The Hunger Games'.
He experienced continuous success from age 9 to 24 before facing difficulties.
Hutcherson discussed these challenges on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast 'Dinner’s On Me'.
He described the film industry as tricky, highlighting the sudden shift from success to disappointment.

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Josh Hutcherson Says He ‘Didn’t Learn Rejection’ Until After His ‘Hunger Games’ Success: ‘It Was Just Like a String of No One Calling’

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