Marlon Brando Loved This Cereal So Much He Turned It Into An Alter Ego
By Autumn Swiers
Published on March 24, 2026.
Marlon Brando, known for his love of cornflakes, often referred to himself as "Branflakes" in reference to the cereal. The actor's passion for food led to a fluctuating diet, which included an entire jar of peanut butter in one sitting. Despite being a regular at Chez Jay in Santa Monica, Brando was reportedly a fan of the cereal and even nicknamed himself "Bravflakes." His eccentricity led to his fluctuating weight and fluctuating appearances throughout his career. His diet consisted of junk food, takeout, and peanut butter, and a legendary sweet tooth. He also reportedly split 52 pairs of pants during the filming of "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1962).
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