Actors Who Underwent Extreme Weight Transformations for Their Roles

Berfin Ceren Meray
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It's no secret that actors often undergo dramatic physical changes to fully embody their characters. From gaining muscle to shedding pounds, these transformations are no small feat. While Christian Bale is famously known for his incredible body transformations, he’s not the only one in Hollywood who's mastered this art. In this article, we've gathered a list of actors who lost weight for their roles, showcasing the dedication and commitment it takes to bring a character to life. Enjoy the read!

Christian Bale, known for his dramatic transformations, lost 28 kilograms (about 62 pounds) for the film The Machinist(2004), bringing his weight down to 54 kilograms (around 119 pounds).

Robert De Niro gained 27 kilograms (approximately 60 pounds) for the film Raging Bull (1980) and then lost the weight after the movie.

Matthew McConaughey lost a total of 22 kilograms (about 49 pounds) for his role as an AIDS patient in Dallas Buyers Club (2013), a performance that won him an award.

Renée Zellweger gained 13 kilograms (around 29 pounds) for her role in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and its sequel, only to lose the weight shortly after.

Tom Hanks gained 13 kilograms (about 29 pounds) at the start of filming Cast Away (2000). Later, he lost 22 kilograms (around 49 pounds) to portray the transformation of his character, who is stranded on a deserted island.

Jared Leto played a transgender woman in Dallas Buyers Club (2013) and lost 14 kilograms (about 31 pounds) for the role.

Chris Pratt lost 27 kilograms (around 60 pounds) over six months to prepare for his role in Guardians of the Galaxy(2014).

Natalie Portman lost 10 kilograms (about 22 pounds) to play a ballerina in Black Swan (2010). Although it seems like a smaller loss compared to others, it's still an impressive feat!

Russell Crowe shed the 28 kilograms (around 62 pounds) he had gained for a previous film to portray Robin Hood in Robin Hood (2010).

Anne Hathaway lost 11 kilograms (around 24 pounds) for her role as Fantine in Les Misérables (2012).

George Clooney gained 15 kilograms (about 33 pounds) for his role in Syriana (2005) but later returned to his normal weight.

Jake Gyllenhaal lost 13 kilograms (about 29 pounds) for his role in the popular film Nightcrawler (2014), but gained back 7 kilograms (around 15 pounds) the following year for Southpaw (2015).