Jared Leto’s Gravity-Defying Feat: Scaling the Empire State Building
In the realm of ‘method acting,’ Jared Leto has once again pushed boundaries and left the world in awe with his latest stunt – scaling the iconic Empire State Building in New York City. This daring endeavor was not just a personal triumph but a spectacular announcement for Thirty Seconds to Mars’ upcoming 2024 tour.
Leto, known for his immersive approach to roles, created history by becoming the first person to legally climb the Empire State Building. Standing at over 1000 feet, this legendary structure has been a symbol of New York’s skyline for decades. The Morbius star harnessed up in an orange jumpsuit and ascended to the top, capturing the breathtaking views of the city.
The viral videos of Leto’s climb flooded social media platforms, including X, where the Empire State Building’s official handle shared the footage with a clever caption: “In 1933, King Kong climbed the Empire State Building. In 2023, @JaredLeto took his place.” Netizens seized the opportunity to inject humor into the comments, with one suggesting, “Somebody tell Spider-Man that Morbius has been spotted scaling the Empire State Building.”
Check out the daring climb below, and witness the amusing reactions that followed.
In 1933, King Kong climbed the Empire State Building.
— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) November 9, 2023
In 2023, @JaredLeto took his place. pic.twitter.com/W0CTuZ6rQL
Netizens React: Amusement and Questions Abound
In the comment section, reactions ranged from playful jests to genuine curiosity. Some quipped, “He must’ve heard there were 15-year-old girls on the roof,” while others humorously questioned if it was an audition for Mission: Impossible 7, tagging Tom Cruise.
Amid the banter, one prevalent question echoed: “Why?” Nevertheless, the consensus seemed to be summed up with a resounding, “This Is Nuts.”
Jared Leto’s Reflection on the Climb
After completing this daring ascent, Jared Leto shared his experience with TODAY. He expressed more excitement than nervousness, emphasizing the unexpected challenges: “It was very, very hard. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Just the endurance that it took, the stamina that it took, and it was very sharp.”
Leto was not only driven by the thrill of the climb but also the mesmerizing sunrise overlooking the city. He shared a poignant moment of spotting his mother in the window on the 80th floor, making the entire journey even more memorable.
Witness this historic feat and hear Jared Leto’s firsthand account on his Instagram account, where he also gave a stunning performance from atop the Empire State Building.
In the realm of celebrity stunts, Jared Leto’s Empire State Building climb has etched its place as an unforgettable spectacle, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what he might conquer next.
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