Chris Pratt admits being ‘fatter’ gained him more laughs in his early career

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26 Jan 2026 • 10:02 PM MYT
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  • Chris Pratt has reflected on his career, describing his journey from sitcom buffoon to action hero and seeing himself as an "underdog who made his way to success".
  • He found early success by gaining 30 to 40 pounds for his role as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation, noting that being "clownish, fatter, sweatier" garnered more laughs.
  • Pratt initially struggled to secure leading roles, often being cast as minor "boyfriend" characters despite his aspirations.
  • His roles in Moneyball and Zero Dark Thirty, taken between seasons of Parks and Recreation, marked a turning point in his career.
  • A significant physical transformation for his role as Star-Lord in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, followed by parts in The Avengers and Jurassic World series, solidified his status as an action star.

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