Jared Leto's Incredible Feat: Scaling the Towering Empire State Building

Jared Leto, the actor and musician known for his desire to win an Oscar, has taken his promotional efforts to new heights. He became the first person to legally climb the Empire State Building in New York. Wearing a vibrant orange jumpsuit and using a rope and harness, the 51-year-old successfully completed the challenging climb. His motivation for this feat was to promote the upcoming world tour of his band, Thirty Seconds To Mars. Leto expressed his excitement and admitted that the climb was much more difficult than he anticipated, citing the demanding endurance and sharpness it required. Leto, who has received critical acclaim for his roles in films like Dallas Buyers Club and Suicide Squad, is set to embark on his band's first headline tour in five years, commencing in Buenos Aires in March 2024. Reflecting on his accomplishment, Leto shared his admiration for New York City, a place that has always symbolized the pursuit of dreams for him. He also expressed his joy at seeing his mother in the window of the 80th floor during his climb.