The Untold Truth Of Glen Powell

After two decades in Hollywood, Glen Powell is finally getting the recognition he has been working so hard toward. The actor became the talk of the town after starring in the 2023 romantic comedy, "Anyone But You," alongside Sydney Sweeney, but his praise is years in the making.

After years of smaller, supporting roles, Powell got his big break in 2015 when he joined the cast of "Scream Queens." Before long he was bagging roles in major movies, like when he starred opposite Tom Cruise and Miles Teller in the long-awaited 2022 action drama, "Top Gun: Maverick," highlighting Powell's star power. Reflecting on his career success, Powell told Collider: "The best part about the slow burn of my career is that I've been doing this for 20 years and it's taken me a long time to just even get here, which for most people, feels like a starting line. I hope it's the start of something really great."

There's no doubt Powell has more success to come, but how well do we really know this Hollywood heartthrob? Let's dive into little-known facts about Powell's life — from his childhood to how he reacts when working with his acting heroes, and, of course, juicy details about the rom-com star's love life.

Biography

Glen Powell's Early Life

Glen Powell was born and raised in Texas, and he doesn’t give it away in many of his movies, as he has worked on minimizing his Southern accent over the years. However, he still shouts out his Texan roots whenever he gets the chance.

Powell's family of five has a close bond that they’ve maintained over the years, despite Powell making movies all over the globe. His parents have actually visited every set he has ever worked on, and the actor prefers to spend his downtime back on his family ranch. "I spend most of my time in Austin, Texas around my family. It’s where I feel the most like me," he explained to Vogue.

Childhood Inspirations

Growing up, Glen Powell was always encouraged to pursue his passions. His passion for storytelling was evident early on. At just five years old, his father took him to watch Steven Spielberg's sci-fi epic, "Jurassic Park." From then on, Powell’s career direction was clear.

"I didn’t know if I was going to be a writer, actor, producer, or an entertainment lawyer. I just knew that I wanted to be in the business," he shared. Powell eventually began taking acting classes, landed theater roles, and, just a few short years later, got his first professional credit in 2003's "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over." This was a significant stepping stone for the 14-year-old Powell, leading to guest roles in popular shows like "CSI: Miami" and "Rizzoli & Isles."