# Gianni Paolo on Fame, 50 Cent & Making It in Hollywood

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Podcast: [Legally Goff](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legally-goff-7570411)
Published: 2026-08-11T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Actor Gianni Paolo joins Brooke Goff to discuss his incredible rise from Rhode Island to Hollywood, how a single scene on Power changed his career forever, working alongside 50 Cent, navigating rejection in the entertainment industry, and what it really takes to become a successful actor. Gianni shares stories about being broke while chasing his dream, cold-emailing major agencies, landing his breakout role as Brayden Weston, directing a music video for Machine Gun Kelly, producing projects of his own, and building a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world. Plus, Gianni opens up about fame, auditions, social media, podcasting, and what's next after Power Book II: Ghost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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