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Van Life to Stardom: Chris Pratt's Humble Beginnings
2 Nov
Summary
- Chris Pratt lived in a van and waited tables before acting.
- Rae Dawn Chong discovered Pratt at a restaurant and cast him.
- Pratt's first film role was in the low-budget horror-comedy 'Cursed Part 3'.
Chris Pratt's ascent to Hollywood stardom began while he was living in a van and working as a waiter in Hawaii. The actor shared that actress Rae Dawn Chong discovered him at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and offered him his first acting opportunity.
Chong cast Pratt in the low-budget horror-comedy "Cursed Part 3," a role that required him to read a 120-page script for the first time. Despite the film shooting in Los Angeles and Pratt having limited funds, Chong arranged for his travel, marking a significant turning point in his life.
This initial role opened doors for Pratt, leading to prominent parts such as Andy Dwyer in "Parks and Recreation" and Star-Lord in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise. He has since starred in major films like "Jurassic World" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," cementing his status as a leading actor.
Pratt has expressed gratitude for James Gunn's casting him as Star-Lord, noting it was his last audition and dramatically shifted his career trajectory. The actor is now a father of six, sharing children with ex-wife Anna Faris and current wife Katherine Schwarzenegger.
