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Struggle in the Hollywood industry is quite real and only the strongest manage to push through it. For Michael Weatherly as well, before hisNCISfame, he had to struggle a lot and do different gigs in order to make ends meet. He entered the glitz and glamour of New York City as an aspiring actor, but soon realized just how tough this life actually was.
While now he might be a television legend with a net worth of $45 million, but his earlier days pushed him to do even the shabbiest jobs out there.
Michael Weatherly’s Path to Stardom Was Not an Easy One
Michael Weatherlybrought the iconic special agent Tony DiNozzo to life onNCISand quickly became a fan favorite. But journey to fame was not an easy one, however he was determined to give it his all. So, he dropped out from college to pursue his acting dreams. He did do some work in the industry in projects such asThe Cosby Show, andDark Angelto name a few.
But it was 2003’sNCISthat game him a much-needed push for popularity and he became a household name after this. On the show he had a paycheck of$250k per episode, and currently has a net worth of$45 million.But in his struggling days, he tried his hands on everything, from waiting tables to busking in the subway.
He also had a deep fascination for music, and during this he thought about playing music out on the New York streets. It also helped him earn enough money to manage his daily expenses. Though he loved music, he soon turned towards acting as it was his true calling. But in aninterview, he reflected on his music journey and added“I saw nothing ahead in the world of music for myself but deep pain.”
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Now several decades later, he’s a veteran of television with several well-acclaimed projects to his name. While his role grabbed everyone’s attention, his love life on the other hand also had an interesting story of its own.
Michael Weatherly’s Controversial Relationship With Actress Jessica Alba
Jessica Albaand Michael Weatherly crossed paths for the first time during the filming of their sci-fi showDark Angelin 2000. In this the duo played love interests Max and Logan and the on-screen chemistry transitioned off-screen as well. But there was one twist: the actress was just 18 years at the time and Weatherly was 12 years her senior.
This was her first serious relationship and was quite important for her as she revealed in aninterview. Alba added:
I was so young, 18, when I started dating him. “I was a virgin. I knew I wanted to be in love with the first person I slept with, because for almost everyone I knew, the first experience made them feel like s**t. So I wanted to be really careful that he was going to be in love with me and wasn’t just going to leave me.
This relationship was something that even the actress’ parents worried about as well. When she turned 20, the actor popped the question, and they got engaged in 2003. But just two years later they called their engagement off as Alba realized early on itself that dating another actor wasn’t for her due to their busy schedules.
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She added“I’ve decided I’ll never date an actor again”suggesting that this was the main reason why they split in the first place. After this, both the actors moved on with their lives with Alba marrying Cash Warren in 2008 and Weatherly marrying his second wife Bojana Jankovic in 2009.
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Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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