The 12 Most Extreme Actor Transformations

Christian Bale reportedly lost over 60 pounds for the 2004 film The Machinist.Christian Bale lost over 60 lbs.Christian Bale lost over 60 lbs. for the 2004 film The Machinist.The Machinist.Christian Bale reduced his weight to 120 lbs. for the 2004 film The Machinist.

After filming the Dark Knight franchise, Christian Bale transformed his body again.Christian Bale transformed his body again for Dark Knight.Bale transformed his body again for the Dark Knight franchise and changing his body.Bale weighed in at over 200 lbs.Bale weighed in at over 200 lbs. for the 2013 film, American Hustle.American Hustle.Christian Bale appears in 'The 12 Most Extreme Actor Transformations'.

Robert De Niro.Robert De Niro lost 35 lbs. to play Travis Bickle in the 1976 film, Taxi Driver.Taxi Driver.Robert De Niro appears in 'The 12 Most Extreme Actor Transformations'.

A few years later, director Martin Scorsese had De Niro pack on 60 lbs. to play an older Jake LaMotta in the end of the 1980's.Raging Bull.Robert De Niro appears in 'The 12 Most Extreme Actor Transformations'.

Jared Leto lost 25 lbs. to play a heroin addict in the 2000 film Requiem for a Dream.Jared Leto lost 25 lbs.Jared Leto lost 25 lbs. to play a heroin addict in the 2000 film Requiem for a Dream.Requiem for a Dream.Jared Leto appears in 'The 12 Most Extreme Actor Transformations'.

He gained around 60 lbs. to play Mark David Chapman, the man who killed John Lennon, in Chapter 27.He gained around 60 lbs. to play Mark David Chapman, the man who killed John Lennon, in Chapter 27.(2007).

For Jared Leto,Dallas Buyers Clubin in Dallas Buyers Club in 2013, he once again dropped weight for a role -he once again dropped weight for a role - this time about 40 lbs.this time about 40 lbs. to play an AIDS-positive trans woman.

Vincent D'Onofrio put on 70 lbs. to play Pvt. Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Full Metal Jacket (1987).Vincent D'Onofrio put on 70 lbs. to play Pvt. Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Full Metal Jacket (1987).Vincent D'Onofrio put on 70 lbs. to play Pvt. Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Full Metal Jacket (1987).Full Metal Jacket (1987).Full Metal Jacket (1987).,Vincent D'Onofrio ultimately weighed 280 lbs.

The physically imposing actor lost all the extra weight in just a few months.The physically imposing actor lost all the extra weight in just a few months., appearing as the buff garage owner "Thor" in Adventures in Babysitting., appearing as the buff garage owner "Thor" in Adventures in Babysitting., this happened during the same year as Full Metal Jacket.

Renée Zellweger put on 30 lbs. for her lead role in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), going from a size 2 to a size 14.Renée Zellweger put on 30 lbs. for her lead role in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), going from a size 2 to a size 14.Renée Zellweger put on 30 lbs. for her lead role in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), going from a size 2 to a size 14.Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), going from a size 2 to a size 14.(2001), going from a size 2 to a size 14.Renée Zellweger went from a size 2 to a size 14.She quickly lost the weight and shrunk down to a size 0 to play the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago.She quickly lost the weight and shrunk down to a size 0 to play the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago.She quickly lost the weight and shrunk down to a size 0 to play the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago.Chicago., then gained the weight back for the 2004 sequel's Bridget Jones.

Matt Damon reportedly lost almost 40 lbs. in less than 100 days for his role as a soldier addicted to opiates in Courage Under Fire (1996).Matt Damon lost almost 40 lbs. in less than 100 days for his role as a soldier addicted to opiates in Courage Under Fire (1996).Matt Damon lost almost 40 lbs. in less than 100 days for his role as a soldier addicted to opiates in Courage Under Fire (1996).Courage Under Fire (1996). The weight loss caused so much stress on his adrenal gland.Courage Under Fire (1996). The weight loss caused so much stress on his adrenal gland.The weight loss caused so much stress on his adrenal gland.He took medication to correct it for more than a year after filming.

For Matt Damon,The Informant(2009).he packed on 30 lbs.he packed on 30 lbs. via junk food to play a corporate whistleblower.

He then bulked up with solid muscle for his role.He then bulked up with solid muscle for his role.He then bulked up with solid muscle for his role in Elysium (2013).He then bulked up with solid muscle for his role in Elysium (2013).Elysium (2013).

Russell Crowe gained 50 lbs. to play whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand in The Insider (1999).Russell Crowe gained 50 lbs. to play whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand in The Insider (1999).Russell Crowe gained 50 lbs. to play whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand in The Insider (1999).The Insider (1999).The Insider (1999).

The next year, he dropped a ton of weight and built muscle to play Roman general Maximus in Gladiator (2000).The next year, he dropped a ton of weight and built muscle to play Roman general Maximus in Gladiator (2000).he dropped a ton of weight and built muscle to play Roman general Maximus in Gladiator (2000).Gladiator (2000).Gladiator (2000).

He then gained 63 lbs. to play a CIA agent in Body of Lies (2008).He then gained 63 lbs. to play a CIA agent in Body of Lies (2008).He then gained 63 lbs. to play a CIA agent in Body of Lies (2008).Body of Lies (2008).Body of Lies (2008).

Chris Pratt has been yo-yoing nonstop for the last few years.Chris Pratt lost 30 lbs. to play baseball player Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball (2011).Chris Pratt lost 30 lbs. to play baseball player Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball (2011).Chris Pratt lost 30 lbs. to play baseball player Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball (2011).Chris Pratt lost 30 lbs. to play baseball player Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball (2011).Chris Pratt lost 30 lbs. to play baseball player Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball (2011).Chris Pratt lost 30 lbs. to play baseball player Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball (2011).

Soon after, he gained 50 lbs.Soon after, he gained 50 lbs.. for Ten Years,. for Ten Years,Matt Damon weighed in at around 275 lbs.

He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck.He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck.He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck.He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck.He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck.He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck.He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck.He turned fat into muscle to play a Navy SEAL in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and then gained 60 lbs. to play an obese lawyer for Starbuck..

He once again bulked up with muscle and lost 60 lbs. for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).He once again bulked up with muscle and lost 60 lbs. for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).He once again bulked up with muscle and lost 60 lbs. for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).He once again bulked up with muscle and lost 60 lbs. for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).He once again bulked up with muscle and lost 60 lbs. for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).

Tom Hanks lost nearly 30 lbs. to play a dying man with AIDS in Philadelphia (1993).Tom Hanks lost nearly 30 lbs. to play a dying man with AIDS in Philadelphia (1993).Tom Hanks lost nearly 30 lbs. to play a dying man with AIDS in Philadelphia (1993).Tom Hanks lost nearly 30 lbs. to play a dying man with AIDS in Philadelphia (1993).Philadelphia (1993).

He then put on 30 lbs. to play an aging baseball star in A League of Their Own (1992).He then put on 30 lbs. to play an aging baseball star in A League of Their Own (1992).A League of Their Own (1992). For Castaway (2000), he reportedly gained and then lost a total of 55 lbs.A League of Their Own (1992). For Castaway (2000), he reportedly gained and then lost a total of 55 lbs.For Castaway (2000), he reportedly gained and then lost a total of 55 lbs.

Eric Bana gained 30 lbs. in a month to play Mark "Chopper" Read in Chopper (2000).Eric Bana gained 30 lbs. in a month to play Mark "Chopper" Read in Chopper (2000).Eric Bana gained 30 lbs. in a month to play Mark "Chopper" Read in Chopper (2000).Chopper (2000).Chopper (2000).

After he dropped the extra weight, he added lots of muscle to play Hector in Troy (2004).After he dropped the extra weight, he added lots of muscle to play Hector in Troy (2004).After he dropped the extra weight, he added lots of muscle to play Hector in Troy (2004).

Vincent Cassel is a French actor.He packed on 20 kgs (44 lbs).He played gangster Jacques Mesrine inMesrine(2008).

Hethen lost 10 kgs (22 lbs).He wore the huge, heavy costume of La Bête (The Beast) indid La belle et la bête.(2014).

Hugh Jackmanlost 20 lbs.He played Jean Valjean for the first part ofLes Misérables(2012), and then he packed on 30 lbs. to play the same character later in the film.