Years before finding fame on hit shows such as “Friday Night Lights” and “True Detective,” Taylor Kitsch was down on his luck.
“I was literally sleeping on the subway,” the actor, who moved from Canada to New York City to pursue modeling and acting in 2002, told People magazine.
“It was a blue train from downtown all the way up to 182nd and at night they’d change, they’d take longer, A, C or E,” he told US Weekly in 2017.
Kitsch, who was only homeless for less than a month, said things took a turn for the better after meeting his talent manager.
Before he found fame, Taylor Kitsch was homeless and sleeping on a NYC subway. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
“She was like, ‘What do you want to do?’ I said, ‘Character pieces,’” he told People. “She was like, ‘All right, I’ll take a risk on you.’”
“All I’ve ever wanted to do is disappear into different characters,” Kitsch added. “It’s never been about leading a show or being in the limelight or money.”
Four years later, Kitsch landed a life-changing role as Tim Riggins on “Friday Night Lights” in 2006.
“People, for some reason or another, just really gravitated to Riggins,” he told the outlet. “It truly affected my life, and all for the better.”
Kitsch is best known for his role as Tim Riggins in “Friday Night Lights.” (Arnold Jerocki/WireImage/NBC/Getty Images)
Despite his success, Kitsch – who currently stars in the Netflix miniseries “American Primeval” – was never a fan of the glitz and glam of Hollywood.
“I got a later start in the business, and I was able to have a sense of who I was and what I needed,” Kitsch, who moved to Montana in 2023, told The Hollywood Reporter that same year. “Being in L.A. was never a great thing for me, and I love being out here – there’s just so much peace to grasp. That’s what this place represents to me: It’s not going to solve every problem, but hopefully it will help at least one person work toward what they need.”
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These days when he’s not working, Kitsch – who was attracted to Bozeman, Montana, due to his interest in wildlife photography – has been focused on building a space for the veteran and sober/recovery communities.
Kitsch recently opened up about moving to Montana. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
“I’m just really excited about this, about it being a base camp for people to empower themselves,” said Kitsch, whose sister battled addiction a year prior.
“I didn’t even know sober escapes existed until I had the crash course with my sis,” Kitsch told People. “I was like, ‘Man, it sounds incredible to offer people a chance to reconnect in nature and slow things down.’”
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In an inspiring turn of events, it has been revealed that one of the stars of the hit TV show “Friday Night Lights” was actually homeless and sleeping in the New York City subway before finding fame. This revelation sheds light on the struggles and perseverance that many aspiring actors face before making it big in Hollywood.
The star in question, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared their story of sleeping on subway trains and benches while auditioning for roles during the day. Despite facing numerous rejections and setbacks, they never gave up on their dream of becoming an actor.
Eventually, their hard work and dedication paid off when they landed a role on “Friday Night Lights,” which catapulted them to fame and success in the entertainment industry. This rags-to-riches story serves as a reminder that with determination and perseverance, anything is possible.
So the next time you watch “Friday Night Lights,” remember that one of its stars overcame homelessness and adversity to achieve their dreams. It’s a true testament to the power of resilience and never giving up on your passions.
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