Chris Pratt’s journey to Hollywood fame was far from typical: after leaving college, he moved to Hawaii at 19, where he lived in a van near the beach and worked low-paying jobs before a chance meeting with actress Rae Dawn Chong, while he was working at a Maui restaurant, led to an audition. He later moved to Los Angeles, built his career through television roles such as *Everwood* and *Parks and Recreation*, and eventually became a major movie star through *Guardians of the Galaxy* and *Jurassic World*. His story is often remembered as an example of how an unexpected opportunity, persistence and taking a risk can completely change a person’s life.
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