Brad Pitt often proclaimed being eternally grateful to the singer for her help and kindness

Hollywood’s heartthrob Brad Pitt has been at the height of success for decades.

But, it wasn’t always the same for him, as fame and glory weren’t served to the actor on a silver platter.

Pitt had his rough years when he first arrived in Los Angeles to be a celebrity.

Brad Pitt

There was a time when Brad Pitt’s mind was filled with dreams and pockets were empty of money.

The initial years of struggle in Hollywood were a little too much for Pitt. That’s when he was saved from being destitute by a guardian angel. Well, his savior was none other than Country singer Melissa Etheridge.

Brad Pitt’s Initial Years of Struggle for Fame With Empty Pockets 

Success stories always sound inspiring and motivating for people. But what never gets addressed is the years of struggle and failure that ultimately lead to success.

Thus, it’s worth mentioning Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt’s inspiring rags-to-riches story. Coming to Los Angeles to try out his luck in acting, Pitt has a rather inspiring story.

Pitt has a truly inspiring rags to riches story

Brad Pitt’s journey from being a normal person to a superstar began when he initially arrived in Los Angeles with dreams of being an actor and had only $325 to his name.

While he was struggling to find the perfect opportunity to be an actor, Pitt also strived for a place to live or even sleep, at that time.

Pitt arrived at Los Angeles with $325 to his name

Having nowhere to go with barely any money and absolutely no fame, Brad Pitt almost ended up being destitute.

But luckily, the actor was saved from poverty by a guardian angel in Hollywood. Offering him some help and a place to crash, Pitt was saved by the Country singer Melissa Etheridge.

Brad Pitt Was Saved From Poverty by Singer Melissa Etheridge

As reported by Mirror, singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge known for her raspy-voiced rock-and-roll singing, extended a helping hand to Brad Pitt.

The Grammy Award-winner herself made her debut in 1988, when she offered her help to the then-aspiring actor, without seeking anything in return.

Pitt was saved from poverty by his guardian angel in Hollywood

Taking in Brad Pitt and allowing him to sleep on her couch, Melissa Etheridge always believed in the Fight Club actor’s talent.

Later on, she also helped him in 1992 with an audition for a role in Robert Redford’s film A River Runs Through It.

Etheridge extended her help by teaching Pitt how to fry fish, for the particular role that propelled his career.

Melissa Etheridge offered her help and saved Pitt from being destitute

Following his success, Brad Pitt often mentioned being eternally grateful to the singer for her help and kindness, before he got his first big break.

As a gesture of gratitude, he later asked Etheridge to be his and Jennifer Aniston’s wedding singer. But with all things said, the singer undoubtedly played a major role in Pitt’s success story.