Brad Pitt’s Humble Start Includes Chicken Suit and Secret Chauffeur Role

Years prior to becoming a Hollywood icon, Brad Pitt was just a struggling actor in Los Angeles, famously donning an enormous yellow chicken costume. This quirky tale recently resurfaced on an Instagram account titled “Wealth.” What was his unconventional job? Pitt reportedly danced and waved a sign outside El Pollo Loco on Sunset and La Brea in the 1980s. The fast-food chain, founded by Juan Francisco “Pancho” Ochoa in 1975, expanded into the U.S. in 1980.In a September 2019 segment on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Pitt recounted his mascot experience for the grand opening. He humorously admitted to enduring many "flips offs" but expressed no regret. Prior to this, he also drove strippers during his college years at the University of Missouri, seeking flexible work as he pursued acting, which ultimately led to his breakout role in the 1991 film “Thelma & Louise.” Today, his net worth stands around $400 million, with “F1: The Movie” grossing $395 million worldwide.

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