The story behind Chris Pratt‘s fantastic first headshot is as silly as the photo itself.
Once upon a time, the man that would become a franchise leading man and “SNL” host was just a 20-year-old fresh to Los Angeles who had dreams of being an actor. The problem was, he had no idea how to make it happen — hell, the kid lived in a car at the time.
See photo: Chris Pratt Shares His First Headshot, ‘Douchemaster McChest’
Thankfully, he had a few people willing to help him get his foot in the door.
First, a friend told him that it required a headshot — “a photo of your head” — to be considered for any type of role.
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That, in turn, led to a slightly risky — and ultimately very sweet and productive — interaction at a Post Office in West Hollywood, and then the birth of Douchemaster McChest, elusive showbiz legend.
Watch Pratt talk about the experience on The “Tonight” Show, above.
