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Actors Who Change Their Body for Their Roles
Sometimes "getting into character" means a certain level of body modification. Whether it's slimming down, bulking up, or something more painful, Hollywood's finest will go the distance.
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Getting Into Character
Not many jobs require applicants to get pierced, put on weight or take off 40 pounds, but in Hollywood that's par for the course. Sometimes the body modification pays off in an Oscar nod or critical acclaim, and other times, it's just a sideshow. Let's check out some of the most famous cases of getting deep into character.
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