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- Chris Hemsworth, Thor. Of all the actors who had to pack on mass for a movie, few in recent memory have taken to the task with such zeal, and notable success, as Chris Hemsworth when he landed the part of Thor.
- Christian Bale, The Machinist. In The Machinist (2004), Christian Bale plays the role of Trevor Reznik, a machinist with severe insomnia. The lack of sleep leads to severe weight loss, so Reznik becomes extremely thin.
- Chris Pratt, Guardians Of The Galaxy. “Three or four hours a day of just consistent, ass-kicking hard work.” Is how Chris Pratt, star of the film 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' ditched 60 pounds in six months.
- Jake Gyllenhaal, Southpaw. Gyllenhaal gained 15lbs of muscle to play a middleweight boxer in the movie ‘Southpaw,’ by working out six hours a day for six months, including at the Las Vegas gym of Floyd Mayweather, the champion boxer.
Feb 7, 2020 · From major weight loss or gain to convincing prosthetics, makeup, and wigs, these actors and actresses truly transformed for these unforgettable roles.
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May 20, 2021 · Here are 11 extreme celebrity transformations: 1. Christian Bale, ‘The Machinist’. Christian Bale in 'The Machinist'. Courtesy Filmax Group. Perhaps one of the most dramatic transformations made for a role in the history of film was that of Christian Bale for The Machinist.
- Bradley Cooper (Maestro) Bradley Cooper is the latest actor to pull off a major physical change for his role as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro, which he also directed.
- Nicole Kidman (The Hours) Nicole Kidman won her first Oscar for 2002’s The Hours, in which she too wore a large prosthetic nose to play Virginia Woolf.
- Colin Farrell (The Batman) Colin Farrell, long known as one of Hollywood’s handsomest leading men, hid his trademark jawline under layers and layers of prosthetics for his turn as Oswald Cobblepot (aka The Penguin) in 2022’s The Batman.
- Charlize Theron (Monster) Charlize Theron has undergone multiple physical transformations over the years for the sake of her art. Most notably, she gained 30 pounds and wore uncanny makeup for 2003’s Monster (and yes, she won an Oscar).
- Rooney Mara — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. The books were fantastic, as were the Swedish film adaptations. Then came Rooney Mara’s second collaboration with David Fincher, which showcased some of her best work of all time.
- Christian Bale — Vice. This actor is one of Hollywood's biggest chameleons. Among Christian Bale's most striking transformations was the role of Dick Cheney in Vice, a 2018 film that explores the true story of how Cheney, a quiet Washington bureaucrat, ended up becoming the most powerful man in the world as Vice President of the United States during George W. Bush's (Sam Rockwell) administration, with repercussions for his country and the rest of the world.
- Robert De Niro — Raging Bull. Raging Bull is a 1980 film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the book Raging Bull: My Story by boxer Jake La Motta. It was nominated for eight Oscars and won two, Best Film Editing and Best Actor for Robert De Niro.
- Marion Cotillard — La Vie en Rose. Marion Cotillard steps into the shoes of Edith Piaf in this autobiographical film about the legendary French singer that follows her childhood, hits, passions and low points.
Aug 2, 2022 · 14 of the most incredible actor transformations in film. From wigs and prosthetics to body suits, the props used by these actors to convey their characters raised each role to another level. Nicole Kidman donned a prosthetic nose that drastically changed her appearance when she took on the role of writer Virginia Woolf in 'The Hours.'
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Jun 24, 2024 · Many celebrities go through extremes to transform their bodies for a role, but others are transformed beyond the point of recognition simply with hair and makeup. In the following gallery, remember some of the most iconic transformations actors have gone through to play a movie role.
