Brad Pitt

While trying to break through into the Hollywood scene, Brad Pitt honed his talents, doing a stint in advertisements for Levi’s jeans. In pursuit of better and bigger things, he left college weeks short of finishing his degree. He moved to California and landed his first film role as a background part in the film Hunk.

The ’90s were filled with pleasant surprises as he starred in a supporting role in Thelma and Louise. His skills were recognized, and he was hired to star in the award-winning movie A River Runs Through It. He received tremendous praise for his subsequent performances in the movies Seven and 12 Monkeys. His dedication to his film roles has taken him up the A-list ranks, and his newfound passion as a producer has earned him untold additional millions— perhaps earning more than his acting salary.