Before he became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors after starring in the hit film, ‘Munich,’ Eric Bana did an incredible performance in the 2000 film, ‘Chopper.’ Now, Bana has always been a very good-looking and fit man, but for Chopper, where he played infamous Australian criminal Mark “Chopper” Read, he had to put on 30 pounds in a few months.
Bana claims he just ate junk food like there was no tomorrow, and if you’ve seen the movie, you’ll believe it. The Australian actor looked super beefy, which combined with a chipped tooth and a body covered in tattoos made him look like the actual Chopper’s doppelganger.
Beyonce Lost 20 lbs. in Two Weeks for 'Dreamgirls'
Queen Bey is the envy of women all around the world for her beautiful figure, and she has always been a proud defender of her curves. However, when the producers of 2006's musical drama, 'Dreamgirls' decided to cast Beyonce as the film's main character, they made it clear they were looking for a more thin, slender type of look.
Beyonce recalls that "they wanted a Diana Ross-type look for the character," and she was so invested in playing the part that she decided to go for it. Thanks to a strict juice fast, called 'The lemonade diet,' Beyonce lost 20 pounds in just two weeks. The cleanse diet, as the actress explained on Oprah, consists of only drinking organic juices for 10 days and not eating any solid foods.
Jennifer Hudson Transformed into Mandela's Wife in 'Winnie Mandela'
Even though nowadays, you'd be hard-pressed to find anybody who doesn't know who Jennifer Hudson is, this beautiful singer was still on her way to the top as an actress back in 2011. And that proved to be the year that changed Hudson's life. The former American Idol finalist was cast in the historical drama, Winnie Mandela. In order to play South Africa's beloved Winnie herself, Hudson had to start an extreme diet from Weight Watchers. However, Hudson ended up losing so much weight that she had to gain back a few pounds after she was told she was too thin to play the role!
And as if that weren't enough, she had a few months to perfect the difficult, and very particular, South African accent. But why did all of this change her life? Apparently, Hudson became a huge fan of the Weight Watchers' diet regime that she adopted it for everyday life, even after filming had ended. This is what has helped the Chicago-born beauty lose over 50 pounds to this date.
Jamie Foxx Became a Buffed-Up Football Player in 'Any Given Sunday'
One of Hollywood's favorite football movies, Oliver Stone's 1999 film 'Any Given Sunday' featured A-list actors (Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid) and an action-packed plot. But undoubtedly, one of the best performances was that of Jamie Foxx, as he portrayed bulked-up football player Willie Beamen. Foxx endured strict training and weight-lifting until reaching a massive weight of 200 pounds, and then came the harder workouts - actual football drill training.
The real-life football workouts were so intense that Foxx quickly dropped 25 pounds from his newly acquired 200-pound mass. “I really had to bulk up. I got up to about 200 pounds, then lost 25 pounds once I went down to training camp. It made me look bigger on the screen because I was tighter,” said Foxx in an interview.
Scarlett Johansson Gets in Shape for ‘Infinity War’
As Avenger Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson upped her fitness game drastically. She revamped her diet and worked out. A lot. She did several 90-minute sessions per week. She went vegan, except for some lean protein.
She also did martial arts training for stunt work. Scarlett dedicated herself to the regime, but she did allow treats like chocolate cake occasionally. As for tips, Johannsson stresses that everything should be done in moderation.