Christian Bale
Christian Bale is known for his intense dedication to his roles, often undergoing extreme physical transformations. One of his most shocking weight losses occurred when he prepared to play Trevor Reznik in The Machinist. To portray the role of an emaciated insomniac, Bale underwent a grueling weight loss journey, dropping 55 pounds in just four months. His extreme diet consisted of only black coffee, one apple, and a can of tuna per day, leaving him dangerously underweight.
While Bale’s transformation for The Machinist is one of the most extreme in Hollywood history, he later revealed that the process took a significant toll on his body. Fortunately, he regained his strength for his next major role as Batman in Batman Begins, where he had to bulk up with an intense weightlifting and high-calorie diet. His ability to dramatically alter his physique for roles has earned him immense respect, but it also serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of extreme dieting.
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