Radical measures: how stars lost and gained weight for their roles

To reincarnate in his character, many actors often resort to drastic measures: some cut their hair short, others dye it, some gain and some extremely lose weight. Undoubtedly, a sharp loss or gain of weight can adversely affect health and even provoke a number of diseases.

That is why famous actors to lose or gain weight, turn to professional nutritionists and trainers. “Championship” compiled a list of stars who, risking health, are ready to lose or gain extra pounds for the sake of the role.

Russell Crowe

American actor Russell Crowe played a lot of roles. During this time, he has not once gained and lost weight and all in order to better convey the image of the main character. So, for filming in the action movie “Body of Lies” actor gained about 29 kilograms, and for a role in the movie “Goodfellas” – 24 kg.

After gaining weight, the actor quickly brings his body into shape with the help of regular workouts in the gym. Now Crowe again gained extra kilograms for his new picture “Gone Boy”, the world premiere of which will be held in September 2018.

Charlize Theron

Hollywood beauty Charlize Theron has repeatedly proved that she is not afraid to look ugly on the screen, if it is necessary according to the script. For the sake of the role of the actress can shave hair, lose excess weight or vice versa gain. For filming in the movie “Sweet November” Charlize lost weight by 14 pounds, and two years later she had to gain almost as much for a new role in the movie “Monster”. The efforts were not in vain – for this movie Charlize received many awards, including an Oscar.

In 2016, the actress again corrected herself by 16 kg for the role of a mother of many children in the film “Tully”. On the next reincarnation of Charlize can be seen this year.

Robert De Niro

If the previous actors gained or lost weight for roles in different pictures, Robert De Niro did it in the process of shooting one movie. In the film directed by Martin Scorsese “Raging Bull” De Niro had to first fulfill the role of a boxer in his youth, and then in age. First De Niro lost weight and gained muscle mass, and then gained another 30 pounds in weight.

De Niro’s efforts were rewarded. He received an “Oscar” and “Golden Globe” in the category “best male role”. In general, the actor is often reincarnated to plausibly convey the image of his character. For example, to create his image in the movie “Taxi Driver” he lost 13 kilograms.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth is best known for his role as Thor in the movie of the same name. The actor shocked his fans when he posted a photo showing him losing a lot of weight. Hemsworth, known for his muscular physique, decided to lose weight for a role in the film “In the Heart of the Sea”. As the actor said in interviews, to lose weight, he ate a day one boiled egg, a few crackers and celery. In four weeks, Chris lost 15 pounds.

In the short period after that, Chris bulked up again and decided that he would no longer lose weight for his roles.

Renee Zellweger

Many people’s favorite American actress has not once lost weight and got better for her roles. Perhaps, among actors Renee most often thin and full on the screen. To gain the necessary pounds for filming in the movie “Bridget Jones’s Diary”, Renee used more than 4000 calories a day.

After the release of the first part of the movie, the actress quickly got in shape, as she was to play in the musical “Chicago”. Although, as Renee admits, she could hardly lose the extra pounds. Only the refusal of junk food and sports helped her to get in shape.

Jared Leto

The lead singer of the group “30 Seconds To Mars” and actor Jared Leto has repeatedly proved that for the role he is ready for any external changes. He can dye his hair any color, grow a mustache, stand on heels, lose weight or gain weight. For the first time the actor lost weight for a role in the movie “Requiem for a Dream” directed by Darren Aronofsky. Then Jared lost 13 kilograms. For his next work in the biographical drama “Chapter 27” Leto had to gain weight. To play the role of the killer of the great musician John Lennon, the actor gained 30 kg.

Later Leto admitted that because of the extra weight it was difficult for him to breathe. Despite the fact that Jared was under the care of doctors, the actor’s health deteriorated. Undoubtedly, we can not fail to mention the changes Leto for a role in the movie “Dallas Buyers Club”. To better get into the role, the actor not only stood on the heels, but also lost weight by 12 kilograms. For his role in the movie, Leto received many awards, including an Oscar.

Matthew McConaughey

Jared Leto’s colleague on the set of the film “Dallas Buyers Club” Matthew McConaughey also went on a diet before filming. In order to convincingly play the role of a dying man, the actor did not leave the house, sat on a low-calorie diet and stopped working out in the gym. For six months, McConaughey lost weight by 21 pounds.

Like his colleague Drared Leto, Matthew McConaughey won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his role in the film. The actor admits that gaining weight for him is much more fun than losing it. For example, for a role in the movie “Super Mike” he lost weight and trained twice a day, and in the film “Gold” gained 20 kg.

Christian Bale

Christian Bale can rightly be called a record-breaker for weight loss among actors. In 2004, for the role in the movie “The Machinist”, Bale lost almost 30 kilograms. After filming in the picture, the actor was offered to play a major role in the movie “Batman: The Beginning”. This time, Bale had the task of gaining weight and increasing muscle mass.

Matt Damon

Hollywood actor Matt Damon has also tried losing weight and gaining weight for roles. For the military drama “Courage in Battle” he had to lose 27 pounds. During the entire time of preparation for the role, he ate only chicken breast. This experiment almost ended tragically, but Matt managed to recover and get his body in shape.