Chris Pratt went from living in a van to Hollywood stardom after chance encounter changed everything

Chris Pratt’s acting career began when he was living in a van in Hawaii and working at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. A chance encounter with Rae Dawn Chong led to her offering him a role in her movie, “Cursed Part 3,” which served as his entry into Hollywood. This role opened doors to bigger projects, including his breakout performance in “Parks and Recreation” and his iconic role as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

• 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.