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7 actors on the shocking toll losing weight for roles took on their bodies and minds

  • Actors often go to drastic lengths to change their physiques for roles.
  • But getting so lean can involve strict diets and working out can become like a full-time job.

One of the talking points around huge comic book movies and Oscar-baiting dramas is often around how much weight an actor has gained or lost to bring their character to life.

Many stars see it as a dedication to their craft, that they feel like they have to physically look a certain way to embody a character or a person to the best of their ability.

However, it can be extremely difficult to achieve specific weight gain and loss at either end of the spectrum, and a number of stars like Hugh Jackman, Cillian Murphy, and Paul Rudd have opened up about what it's like putting the work in for the big screen.

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