8 Stars Who Underwent Dramatic Transformations for a Movie Role

Imagine trying to lose a few pounds in a few days just for a film role that needs you almost anorexic or gaining weight in a short period of time just to fit in a movie character. Even though there are people who see this whole process as a simple task, the truth is that there is, in fact, a lot of effort behind the scenes.

For example, there are actors who had to stick to a 500 calorie diet a day to lose weight – which is actually unhealthy, but they had to do this quickly – not to mention that the normal amount of calories that you have to eat in a day is approx. 2800 (for men) and about 2200 (for women). In addition, there are stars who have had to eat a lot of fast food and stick to a caloric diet just to change their body size, while others have spent their time only at the gym to increase their muscle mass, which is not that simple, of course.

With that in mind, here are some celebrities who went on extreme diets, completely changing their lifestyle in a short period of time to play a character. Read on for more info!