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 almost completely 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. When you do that many films with the same character, that radical transformation ends up becoming second nature. Johansson ended up getting the ultimate acknowledgment when she got her own “Black Widow” movie.
Billie Holiday (Andra Day)
“The United States Vs. Billie Holiday” is a 2021 biopic about the true story of jazz singer Billie Holiday being targeted by the government in the 1940s. Andra Day lost a significant amount of weight, at least 39 pounds, to appear as the legendary crooner.
She even picked up some of the singer's bad habits like drinking and fuming, which she does not recommend! There are so many crazy things that actors will do to immerse themselves in a role, and this was a prime example. Day said she absorbed herself in the suffering and hurt of the “Strange Fruit” singer and it took a personal toll.
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot dedicated herself to the 2017 superhero movie. Training for both "Wonder Woman" and “Wonder Woman 1984” required a vigorous workout, first thing in the morning, almost every day for six months. By the time she was done, Gadot was the most superior version of herself.
Gadot had to be in top shape to perform fight stunts and flying scenes. In addition to a vigilant workout, she nourished her body by eating three daily meals consisting of whole foods, healthy proteins, complex carbs, like wild rice, and, of course, vegetables. We imagine she will be back in the gym in preparation for the third installment.
Winnie Mandela (Jennifer Hudson)
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. This 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 lose some pounds.
And as if that weren't enough, she had a few months to perfect the difficult, and very particular, South African accent. The part also changed her life. Apparently, Hudson became a huge fan of the Weight Watchers diet regime and adopted it for everyday life, even after filming had ended.
Deena Jones (Beyoncé)
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.
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', Beyoncé lost 20 pounds in just two weeks. The transformation she made inside and out was truly spectacular.