Justin Theroux: Life of an uncommon star

The arty childhood of a privileged boy

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Born in Washington D.C., in 1971, Justin Theroux had a privileged childhood with a touch of bohemian flair. Grandson of a novelist, son of a journalist, nephew of a documentarian.

Privilege with a Punk Twist

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He was educated in very expensive private schools, but he never fully fit in. He preferred drama over rugby. His look: a mix of Ivy League with eighties nihilism.

The New Yorker by adoption (and by style)

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In New York, he found his place: jobs as a waiter, off-Broadway theater, and many dark clothes in the closet. Perfect city for someone who seems to hate being seen... but not entirely.

Screen debut: Nobody noticed

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He appeared in 'I Shot Andy Warhol' in 1996, but no one remembers. He didn’t mind: he was more interested in writing than posing for the camera. Or so he said.

Friend of Lynch, hipster Hhro

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David Lynch cast him for 'Mulholland Drive'. And there: his aura of masculine mystery with a three-day beard began to draw attention. He was strange, and people liked it.

The writer Hollywood didn’t see coming

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While everyone saw him as a cool actor, Justin was writing scripts. He signed 'Tropic Thunder' and co-wrote 'Iron Man 2'. He has more script lines than his own dialogue.

The Aniston era: Paparazzi, tabloids, and a tot of patience

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He married Jennifer Aniston in 2015. They lasted two years. He seemed uncomfortable in the constant spotlight. She, more trained. It was the most mainstream moment of his life, and he didn’t shine.

'The Leftovers': When television loved him

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Damon Lindelof chose him as the protagonist of 'The Leftovers' (HBO). Justin got serious, often took off his shirt, and convinced the critics. Well-executed male melancholy.

Man of style, though he denies it

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Theroux is not just handsome: he's a man with style. Tight jeans, jackets, and boots that say “I don't care, but that's not true.” All very calculatedly careless.

Tattoos, sarcasm, and dogs

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He's a fan of tattoos, responds to interviews with irony, and walks his pitbull, Kuma, as if it were an emotional accessory. A sensitive guy disguised as a cynic.

Friend of all the cool ones

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He's friends with Amy Sedaris (in the picture), gets along with Spike Jonze, and has dinner with Joaquin Phoenix. He's not a celebrity, he's part of that arty ecosystem where everyone seems to write poetry (and get paid for it).

The producer no one sees coming

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He works as a producer behind series, movies, and animation projects. He prefers the shadows to the spotlights. His talent: making others shine. Or at least that’s what he claims with a half-smile.

Justin and the cult of not selling out (too much)

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He never starred in a really silly romantic comedy. Nor does he have a perfume. He has rejected things for "lack of soul". Although he did 'The Spy Who Dumped Me', because nobody is perfect.

Today: A mature man without a crisis

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In his early fifties, he remains the same: dark glasses, sharp texts, and an attitude of “I care about everything, but I'm not going to tell you”. The mystery still works.

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