Chris Pratt recalls early life in Hawaii before Hollywood success

Actor Chris Pratt has shared details regarding his life before achieving international fame, describing a period when he lived in a van in Hawaii and worked as a waiter at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.

Pratt credited a chance encounter with actress and director Rae Dawn Chong for launching his career. While working at the restaurant, Pratt recognized Chong and approached her, leading to a conversation about his interest in acting. Because he did not own a phone at the time, he provided a friend's contact number.

After being contacted by Chong, Pratt received a 120-page script for the horror comedy 'Cursed 3'. He reportedly memorized the entire script before his audition, which eventually led to him being flown to Los Angeles for the production. This role marked the beginning of his transition from a service worker to a professional actor.