British actor Alan Rickman rejected a CBE from the Queen.
Alfred Hitchcock rejected a CBE in 1962 but accepted a knighthood from the Queen shortly before his death in 1980.
David Bowie reportedly rejected a CBE in 2000, explaining simply: "I seriously don't know what it's for."
.John Lennon returned his MBE 1969, along with a letter to Her Majesty which read: "I am returning this in protest against Britain's involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam
BAFTA-winning comedy duo Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French rejected an OBE back in 2001.
Skyfall actor Albert Finney turned down a CBE in 1980 and rejected a knighthood in 2000.
According to official government records, Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave also rejected an honour from the Queen.
Actor Bill Nighy reportedly declined the British Honour of CBE.
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