8 Things You Didn’t Know About Chris Pine

Chris Pine is an American actor who has appeared in films such as Star Trek, Wonder Woman, Princess Diaries 2, and, most recently, Don’t Worry Darling.

Aside from his great work in his career, there’s a lot to learn about this talented star, which we’ve covered in these unknown facts about him.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Chris Pine

1. Comes From A Famous Family

Both of Chris Pines’ parents were actors, and you might recognize them from various shows from the 1970s and 1980s. His father, Robert Pine, even appeared on The Office as Jim’s father.

2. One Of The Youngest Actors To Play The Lead In Star Trek

Chris Pine was one of the youngest candidates for the role. And he got it at the age of 28! Many Star Trek fans were raised with Chris Pine as Captain James T Kirk. ^[1]

3. Wasn’t Interested In Acting

Chris Pine preferred to pursue his passion for literature by studying English at the University of California. But he couldn’t deny his acting abilities and eventually decided to pursue a career on the big screen. ^[2]

4. Once Worked At A French Restaurant

Chris Pine is an actor, but he has also held other jobs that some celebrity fans may regard as “regular.” Chris revealed in an interview with Esquire magazine that he once worked at a French restaurant in 2013. ^[3]

5. Got Arrested One Time

Chris Pine has been in trouble with the law before. In 2014, he was arrested and fined $93 for drunk driving in New Zealand.

6. Gave Audition For “Avatar”

Did you know that Chris Pine tried out for the Avatar film, which grossed over $2 billion at the box office in 2009? He certainly did. During an interview, Chris revealed that he realized halfway through his audition for the role of Jake Sully that he couldn’t give the character what he needed. ^[4]

7. He’s Not Into Social Media

While everyone from Hollywood stars to your grandmother has a social media account, Pine has avoided sharing details about his personal life online. “I’m not interested,” he told USA Today. ^[5]

8. Fascination With Shoes

Chris Pine, like most people, has fetishes and desires. The famous actor is obsessed with shoes, especially those on women’s feet. He doesn’t have to collect or wear them; simply looking at them will be enough.