Chris Pratt Reveals Financial Struggles When First Starting Out in Hollywood

‘I was under the impression I’d never run out of money,’ the actor said.

Chris Pratt attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures' "Jurassic World Dominion" in Hollywood, Calif., on June 6, 2022. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

What it means to make it in Hollywood differs from one celebrity to another, but actor Chris Pratt says discovering financial stability was a pivotal “made it” moment in his life.

Appearing on SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning” show on May 25, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star admitted he blew through the first big paycheck he made from acting.