Despite the multiple controversies surrounding actor Chris Pratt, his movies are still incredibly popular, and there's a very good reason for his continued success in Hollywood. After his early roles in TV shows Everwood and Parks and Recreation, Pratt quickly established himself as a leading man. Now, Pratt's fame has seen him cast in films of just about every genre imaginable, with many upcoming roles in action blockbusters, animated family films, and everything in between.
Pratt's rise to prominence has been nothing short of astronomical. In the span of just a few short years, Pratt was able to entirely rework his image from that of a loveable yet lazy everyman most often used for comic relief into a fully-fledged action hero. However, Pratt's massive success—both as Star-Lord in the MCU and in his various other high-profile roles—has been darkened by controversy in recent years. The backlash to Chris Pratt has been incredibly public, prompting many of his MCU co-stars and other collaborators to rush to his defense.
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Despite the undeniable consensus being generally against Chris Pratt, his movies continue to achieve widespread success. Pratt currently stars in multiple massive franchises, and has also landed starring roles in a staggering number of other films, despite the controversy surrounding him. It would seem that Pratt's early comedic success mixed with his more recent roles have contributed to his image as a versatile performer, and this means that he remains a bankable star in Hollywood regardless of what public opinion on the actor may be.
The Chris Pratt controversy of recent years has been difficult to miss. Not only has it
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