14 “Awful” Physical Transformations Actors Endured For Movie Roles

Movies often come to life thanks to Hollywood stars who go to extreme lengths to fully embody their onscreen characters.

From drastic weight loss to dramatic muscle gain, when these A-listers show up looking completely unrecognizable for a role, it instantly becomes a hot topic of discussion.

Here’s a list of 20 actors who took method acting to a whole new level, and ended up paying a heavy price for their dedication.

Trigger Warning: This article discusses extreme and unhealthy eating habits that may be distressing to some readers.

Charlize Theron’s jaw-dropping transformation in Monster remains one of Hollywood’s most talked-about character makeovers. To portray real-life Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 film, Theron gained 30 pounds through a diet of Krispy Kreme doughnuts and potato chip