Jared Leto is a popular American singer and actor. While his filmography is not so rich. However, playing in films, Jared Leto in the truest sense of the word puts his soul.
Unfortunately, not everyone can get used to their role so much. Jared's 30 Seconds to Mars team plays a significant role in the global music industry.
Childhood and youth of Jared Leto
Jared Leto was born December 26, 1971 in Bossier City, Louisiana. In addition to Jared, parents raised an older brother named Shannon.
The father left the family when the boys were very young. For some time, the upbringing and provision of the family fell on the shoulders of the mother.
Soon, my mother married a man named Carl Leto. The stepfather not only provided for the children, but even adopted them. But this union was not eternal. The couple soon divorced.
Mom tried her best to instill in Shannon and Jared a love of creativity and art. From early childhood, Jared was a smart and developed child, which determined his future fate.
Jared's most vivid childhood memories are travel. My stepfather was often sent on business trips. Karl took the guys with him, and this left an imprint on their memories.
Leto started earning pocket money at the age of 12. The first job of a teenager was far from art - he washed dishes in one of the city's eateries. Later, Jared was even promoted to doorman.
But still, interest in music and creativity did not leave the guy for a minute. Earning his livelihood, Jared dreamed that the day would come when he would become famous.
After receiving the certificate, Jared Leto finally decided to devote his life to art. He became a student at Philadelphia University of the Arts. Young Leto studied painting.
Soon the guy became interested in cinema and transferred to the University of Fine Arts in New York. Directing aroused genuine interest in Leto.
Jared Leto's film career
Fortune smiled at Jared Leto. Soon the young man was invited to shoot the movie "Crying Joy". Most importantly, it was Leto who acted as the screenwriter of the short film.
After graduating from high school, the young man tried his luck in Los Angeles. It was enough for him to attend several auditions. The actor was offered a small role in the TV series Camp Wilder.
After Jared played the main role in the TV series My So-Called Life, and this event happened in 1994, he gained long-awaited popularity.
The series consisted of only 19 episodes, but despite this, he entered the list of "100 best TV shows of all time" and was awarded prestigious awards.
Filming in the TV series "My So-Called Life" marked the beginning of a professional acting Jared Leto. After filming in this series, the young actor began to be actively invited to feature films.
The second major role in Jared's filmography was the filming of the movie The Cool and the Geeks, where Jared Leto and Alicia Silverstone played the main roles.
Also, it should be noted participation in the filming of the drama "Patchwork Quilt" with Winona Ryder in the title role.
In 1997, Jared was invited to star in the film Prefontaine. The movie hit the big screen in 1997. The film was dedicated to the famous American runner Steve Prefontaine.
The film is classified as a biopic. Steve's real sister expressed her deep gratitude to Jared and the crew. The image of her brother was conveyed by the actor very authentically.
A year later, Jared starred in the movie The Thin Red Line. The film received seven Oscar nominations. In the same year, Leto took part in the filming of the thriller Urban Legends.
Critics reacted negatively to the film. However, this did not prevent the film from becoming one of the legendary films. Jared starred in one of the most popular films of the late 1990s.
Actor in the movie "Fight Club"
It's about Fight Club. During the filming, Leto even had to change his image a little - he became blond and brilliantly coped with the role of a hero named "Angelic Face".
In 2000, one of the most famous films in the filmography of Jared Leto appeared on the screens. It's about the movie Requiem for a Dream.
To convey the image of his hero as much as possible, Jared had to make friends with Brooklyn drug addicts. Leto conveyed the image of his hero as realistically as possible.
This was followed by shooting in the thriller "Panic Room". This film was followed by filming in the films "Alexander" and "Lord of War". Jared Leto received accolades from film critics.
For the filming of the new film, Jared had to gain extra pounds. The fact is that he was entrusted to play the role of Mark Chapman, the murderer of John Lennon.
We are talking about the movie "Chapter 27". Leto recovered by 27 kg, but after filming he quickly got into the right shape.
In 2009, Leto starred in the brilliant film Mr. Nobody. It was one of the most difficult roles for an actor. In the film, Jared showed 9 versions of his character's life.
After filming the movie Mr. Nobody, Jared Leto left the film industry for a while. Now he devotes most of his time to music.
And only four years later he appeared in the movie "Dallas Buyers Club". In addition, in 2016, the actor played the Joker in the DC Comics movie Suicide Squad.
In 2017, Leto was entrusted with the role of a mad scientist in the movie Blade Runner 2049. A year later, he starred in the movie The Outsider. It has already become known that in 2012 the film "Morbius" with the participation of an American actor will be released.
Musical career of Jared Leto
The musical career of Jared Leto was no less dizzying than acting. In 1998, Jared and his brother Shannon became the founders of the cult group 30 Seconds to Mars.
In the band, Jared Leto acted as a frontman and guitarist. In addition, the musician independently wrote music and lyrics for his musical compositions.
The first debut album of the legendary band received the "modest" title 30 Seconds to Mars. The musicians presented the disc in 2002. In 2005, the presentation of the second studio album took place.
The release of the third album is associated with scandal and difficulties. The fact is that the recording studio filed a lawsuit against the soloists of the group.
The organizers of the company accused the musicians of delaying the recording of the third album. This situation hit the finances of the record company. The case was resolved amicably, and fans saw the third album in 2009.
In 2013, the band's discography was replenished with the fourth studio album Love Lust Faith + Dreams. This year is rich in another interesting event - one of the musicians' tracks was played on the International Space Station.
In 2018, the band presented their fifth studio album America. The compositions of this collection are distinguished by their unusual and original sound.
The band's usual style was alternative rock, but this time they added notes of the art-pop genre to the album.
Personal life of Jared Leto
Jared Leto is an enviable groom. Information about the personal life of a celebrity does not give peace to the fairer sex. Jared's first true love was actress Soleil Moon Fry. The relationship lasted about a year, and then the couple broke up.
In the late 1990s, it became known about Jared's affair with the beautiful Cameron Diaz. The lovers were together for four years, and even shared a joint life. Everything went to the wedding, but in 2003 it became known that the couple broke up.
Jared's next serious relationship was with Scarlett Johansson. For about a year, lovers appeared at events together, and then it became known that they decided to remain good friends.
This was followed by a short relationship with Nina Senicar, Chloe Bartoli, model Amber Atherton.
In 2016, the American star began to appear in the company of Russian model Valeria Kaufman. But the couple did not confirm the rumors of an official relationship, so the only thing left for the journalists was to spread the rumors.
And only in 2020 it became known that Valeria is Jared's official girlfriend. Apparently, the relationship is serious, as the couple even have common photos with their parents.
Interesting facts about Jared Leto
- Leto carefully set aside the salary from his first job, soon buying a guitar for it. From that moment began a serious passion for music.
- The celebrity tried to court Angelina Jolie when the actors played together in the film "Alexander", but Jolie refused.
- Jared Leto talks about being more of a musician than an actor.
- Women's magazines strongly offer Leto substantial sums for a nude photo shoot, but the star modestly refuses.
- Jared Leto is a vegetarian.
- Once one of the "fans" sent Jared Leto his severed ear.
Jared Leto today
2018-2019 Jared, along with his group, spent on a large tour, in particular, the musicians visited the CIS countries. Especially the team was welcomed by fans of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.
There is no news regarding the new album yet. In 2021, the premiere of the film "Morbius" will take place, in which the beloved star will appear.
