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Brad Pitt's Chicken Suit Past: No Shame!
10 Nov
Summary
- Oscar winner Brad Pitt once wore a chicken suit for El Pollo Loco.
- He took odd jobs like a chicken mascot to survive early Hollywood.
- Pitt expressed no shame about his past mascot role, citing necessity.
Long before achieving global fame and winning Oscars, Brad Pitt held down a series of unconventional jobs to survive in Los Angeles. Among these was working as a mascot for El Pollo Loco, where he famously wore a yellow feathered chicken suit outside one of its restaurants on Sunset Boulevard.
Pitt confirmed this experience on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2019, recalling that he waved a sign to attract customers. When asked about the job, he stated he had "no shame," adding, "Man's gotta eat." He also noted that he "got flipped off a lot" during his time in the costume.
Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, Pitt studied journalism at the University of Missouri, leaving just two credits shy of his degree. His other odd jobs included moving furniture and driving strippers, a role that led him to acting classes. Pitt's career trajectory saw him rise from small TV roles to lead parts in major films, eventually earning him two Oscars, one as a producer and one for acting.
