Chris Pratt went from living in a van to Hollywood stardom after chance encounter changed everything
Chris Pratt recalls the moment Rae Dawn Chong walked into Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and offered him a role that launched his Hollywood career.
TL;DR
- Chris Pratt started his journey to Hollywood by living in a van in Hawaii and working as a waiter.
- He met actress Rae Dawn Chong while she was dining at the restaurant where he worked.
- Chong offered Pratt a role in her movie "Cursed Part 3" after he expressed interest in acting.
- This small role marked his entry into Hollywood and paved the way for subsequent successful roles.
- Pratt later starred in "Parks and Recreation" and became widely recognized for playing Star-Lord in the Marvel movies.
- He attributes his role in "Guardians of the Galaxy" to director James Gunn, who he says significantly changed his life and career trajectory.