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Bryan Cranston has established an indelible legacy with his complex role as Walter White in the acclaimedBreaking Badseries. However, his rise to fame came only after years of dedicated effort and perseverance in the pursuit of acting.
Having begun his career in the late 1970s, he garnered widespread acclaim for playing Hal inMalcolm in the Middle.Still, it was the Walter White role that catapulted him to global fame. However, the actor views his late rise to prominence in a positive light.
Bryan Cranston Was Grateful for Embracing Fame at a Later Age
His journey to stardom was anything but overnight. While many would remember him withBreaking BadandMalcolm in the Middleroles,Bryan Cranstonhas spent years excelling his craft.
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Thanks to going through several ups and downs, his outlook on fame and success was curated, allowing him to deal with disappointments. By the time he rose to prominence, he had a solid understanding of what he wanted from his career which helped him navigate through the time of gaining immense spotlight.
In a 2017 interview withThe Guardian, the actor reflected on the same, sharing that he was grateful that the fame wave hit him in his 40s. This allowed him to enjoy his early years in peace, unlike how many young breakout stars struggle. He shared,
I was able to develop a sound foundation of my life without any level of fame given to a boy. One of the traps in being a celebrity is, there’s a certain curfew that I have in my mind.
He continued,
If I’m out in public, every time I feel it, I look at my watch to see what time it is, and almost invariably, it’s around 10.30 pm. I’m starting to feel a waning of the evening. The energy has changed. I attribute it to alcohol. My wife and I squeeze each other’s legs, and it’s time to leave.
Achieving success in his 40shelped him to stay grounded and feel gratitude towards the same. Maintaining a positive perspective on his overall experience kept him from falling victim to its darker side.
Bryan Cranston Hit a Pause Button on His Career
The actor has continued to pursue several projects after saying adios to his Walter White role. However, many fans were shocked when Cranston decided to step away from the spotlight.
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In a 2023GQinterview, the actor got candid about taking time off from the showbiz industry to enjoy quality time with his wife.
I want to change the paradigm once again. For the last 24 years, Robin has led her life holding onto my tail. She’s been the plus one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity.
She’s had to pivot and adjust her life based on mine. She has tremendous benefit from it, but we’re uneven. I want to level that out. She deserves it.
He planned to set up a shop in a new country with his wife, for which he would shut down his production company. He also planned to sell his half-ownership of the mezcal brand Dos Hombres, which he started with former co-starAaron Paul.
While many thought of this as a permanent retirement plan, he set the record straight in anInstagrampost last year. He clarified that he would only be taking a step back to allow himself to enjoy his personal life while resetting his career.
Breaking Badis available to watch on Apple TV+.
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