December 3rd 2024.
It's hard to believe, but one of our beloved stars from the 80s is now completely unrecognisable! You may remember him as the tough guy with the iconic mohawk and flashy gold jewelry, but Mr T is looking quite different these days. The actor, known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in The A-Team and Clubber Lang in Rocky III, was recently spotted in Los Angeles without his signature look.
After delivering the famous line "I pity the fool" in Rocky III, Mr T adopted it as his catchphrase. But now, he's traded in his tough exterior for a more casual look, donning a beanie and sweatpants while out and about. He was seen wearing a blue paint-stained hoodie, grey pants, and an orange hat and shoes while picking up some KFC the day before Thanksgiving. To top it off, he sported dark sunglasses and a scruffy beard, making him almost unrecognisable to fans.
The rarely-seen star was caught by paparazzi in Los Angeles last week, causing quite a stir among fans. It's hard to believe that this is the same Mr T from Rocky III and The A-Team who used to wear his signature gold chains and mohawk. Born as Laurence Tureaud in Chicago, the actor legally changed his name in 1970 after noticing the lack of respect given to men in his family, who were often referred to as "boy".
In an interview, Mr T explained, "When I turned 18 and was old enough to fight for my country, drink, and vote, I decided I was old enough to be called a man. So, I self-ordained myself as Mr T, making sure that the first word out of everyone's mouth was 'Mr'." After serving in the military, he worked as a bouncer at a nightclub where he started wearing gold chains, layering items left behind by customers. He then became a bodyguard for nearly a decade, protecting high-profile clients such as Steve McQueen, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Muhammad Ali.
Mr T spent four years playing B.A. Baracus on The A-Team from 1983 to 1987 and also starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III in 1982. His famous hairstyle was inspired by West African Mandinka warriors, which he read about in National Geographic and thought would be a powerful way to honour his African heritage. It was during a competition series called America's Toughest Bouncer that he caught the eye of Sylvester Stallone, leading to his role in Rocky III.
Thanks to his memorable character on The A-Team, Mr T became a cult figure and was reportedly earning $80,000 a week for his role. He also made appearances as himself on popular shows such as Diff'rent Strokes, Blossom, and The Simpsons. In 2017, he even competed on Dancing with the Stars, but unfortunately was eliminated in the third round.
However, after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Mr T stopped wearing most of his gold jewelry. He felt that it would be disrespectful and insensitive to continue wearing them after seeing the devastation and loss of lives, land, and properties. Since then, he has not been seen on screens, but we will always remember him as the tough and lovable Mr T from the 80s. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to us - we'd love to hear from you!
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