Chris Pratt shares how he quickly spent his first Hollywood paycheck

Chris Pratt, the beloved star of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” recently opened up about his early struggles with money in an interview with Sway Calloway on SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning.” Pratt revealed that after landing his first big paycheck of $75,000 for a TV movie, he thought he would never have to worry about money again.

“I was under the impression that I would never run out of money,” Pratt said. “The first paycheck I got, I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ I had lived on very little money for a long time, so the first big job I got, I remember was it was called a Schedule F job, and this was a TV movie. I got paid $75,000, and I was like, ‘I’m never gonna wait [tables] again. F— you bitches. I am leaving,’ and then about two months later, I was like, ‘Where’d that money go?'”

Pratt admitted that a lot of the money went to travel, as he indulged in trips to Maui, Australia, and around the world. Despite his initial financial struggles, Pratt’s career has since skyrocketed, with roles in blockbuster movies like the “Jurassic World” franchise and the Lego movies, earning him millions per film.

Reflecting on his journey, Pratt shared that it took him some time to learn financial literacy and plan for the future. He recalled a pivotal moment in his career when he bought his mom a house after starring in the TV series “Everwood” in 2003, marking his success as an actor.

Pratt’s candid revelations about his early financial struggles and eventual success serve as a reminder of the challenges many face in managing newfound wealth and the importance of financial planning.