Let’s take a trip back to a time when Brad Pitt wasn’t the Hollywood heartthrob we know and love today.
Picture this: a grungy two-bedroom apartment in a not-so-glamorous part of L.A, inhabited by three young fellas with dreams bigger than their wallets.
One of these lads was none other than the future megastar, Brad Pitt.
Another was his then-roomie and future “Beverly Hills, 90210” star, Jason Priestley.
The last member of this trio remains unnamed, but Priestley remembers him as a “disaster” of a roommate — and not in the cute, sitcom kind of way.
The “No-Shower” Showdown: A Game of Personal Hygiene… or Lack Thereof
In a hilarious revelation on the talk show “Live with Kelly and Mark”, Priestley shared an amusing anecdote about their unique way of passing time in the apartment.
Their game? A competition to see who could resist the call of the shower for the longest.
Guess who took home the crown in this rather unhygienic contest? If you thought Brad Pitt, you’re spot on.
The two lived in a two bedroom “crappy” apartment with a third person while out in Los Angeles, he recalled.
Brad wasn’t as bad as my other roommate, who was an absolute disaster.”
“But Brad was okay. We used to play this game, all of us, to see who could go the longest without showering. I think about it now and I’m like, ‘Dude, how disgusting. What were you thinking?'”
When Ripa asked to clarify who went the longest without showering, Prisestley said,
“Brad. Always Brad.”
“I don’t think he does that anymore but, back then, he could go a long time without showering.”
Brad Pitt: The Reigning “No-Shower” Champion
According to Priestley, Brad Pitt had an uncanny ability to stretch the days between showers.
Priestley was quick to clarify, however, that this was a fun game from their past and he was certain that Pitt’s A-list status had likely put an end to such antics.
After all, who’d want to imagine the suave, charismatic Brad Pitt as anything less than perfectly groomed?
The Early Days: A Glimpse into their Humble Beginnings
Not everything about their past was games and shenanigans. Long before they made it big, these roomies lived a very different lifestyle.
As Priestley reminisced, they survived on ramen noodles, generic beer that came in plain white cans marked “BEER”, and Marlboro Light cigarettes.
It was a far cry from the glamour and glitz of Hollywood, but it was these humble beginnings that bonded them together.
Rising Stars: The Diverging Paths
Their lives took a dramatic turn in the early nineties. Priestley found fame with “Beverly Hills, 90210”, while Pitt broke out in 1991’s “Thelma and Louise.”
With their careers heading in different directions, they eventually lost touch with each other.
Brad Pitt’s Hygiene Hacks: The Baby Wipe Solution
Brad Pitt’s unusual hygiene habits didn’t just stop at avoiding showers. While filming Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds”, Pitt shared his quick fix for staying fresh without a shower. His solution? Baby wipes! Yes, you read that right.
According to his co-star Eli Roth, Pitt swore by the use of baby wipes for a quick underarm refresh. Who knew Hollywood’s biggest heartthrob had such down-to-earth hygiene hacks?
End of an Era: Parting Ways
Despite their shared past, Priestley and Pitt’s careers took them on different paths. Pitt ventured into the world of movie-making, while Priestley was “stuck” in one place, shooting for a TV show.
But as they say, all’s well that ends well. Both actors found tremendous success in their respective fields, and their unique pasts only add to their charm.
Conclusion: From Grungy Apartments to Red Carpets
It’s a testament to their resilience and determination that they’ve come so far.
So the next time you see Brad Pitt dazzling on the red carpet, remember the young lad who once won a no-shower contest in a dingy L.A apartment.
It’s the journey, after all, that makes the destination worthwhile.