Celebrities often go to great lengths to transform their physical appearance, and this has never been truer than when it comes to dramatic weight loss transformations. Whether it’s for a role in a movie or just for health reasons, celebrities have gone from one extreme to the other in terms of their weight. In this blog post, we take a look at 10 of the craziest celebrity weight loss transformations of all time. From extreme diets to intense exercise regimens, we’ll cover how these celebs managed to achieve their amazing results. So read on to find out more!
Christian Bale
The Welsh actor has become known for his extreme transformations, first losing 63 pounds for his role in 2004’s “The Machinist.” He later gained 100 pounds in six months to portray Batman in “The Dark Knight.” His physical transformation over the course of two years was astounding — and dangerous. After spending so much time underweight, Bale has admitted he felt weak and uncoordinated on the set of “Batman Begins” and had to be told when it was time for lunch because he wasn’t even hungry anymore. Bale spoke about the psychological effects of such drastic weight changes, saying: “You’re aware that you’re in control of your body and you can do these things if you want. That becomes quite addictive. You start viewing food as the enemy.”
Jared Leto
Actor Jared Leto underwent a dramatic transformation for his role in the 2013 film “Dallas Buyers Club.” He lost over 30 pounds to portray an AIDS patient. His physical transformation was praised by many and won him an Oscar.
Matthew McConaughey
The Oscar-winning actor famously lost a staggering 47 pounds for his role in the 2013 film Dallas Buyers Club. To achieve this goal, he limited himself to a strict daily diet of four spoonfuls of oatmeal and one protein shake. He also worked out five days a week, doing cardio and light weight training. McConaughey has also been open about his daily yoga practice, which helps him stay fit and energized.
Jonah Hill
The actor has gone through one of the most dramatic transformations of all time, losing 60 pounds in six months for his role in “War Dogs.” Hill said he was motivated by wanting to be healthier, and worked with a trainer and nutritionist to achieve his goal.
50 Cent
The rapper and actor 50 Cent lost an incredible 54 pounds for his role in the 2014 movie “Things Fall Apart”. He achieved this transformation with a liquid diet and running for three hours a day. He revealed that he was “on a water diet and running four miles a day”. This transformation was so dramatic that fans were shocked when they saw the before and after photos.
Gerard Butler
The Scottish actor shed a whopping 50 lbs for the 2006 film “300” and maintained his body by performing cardiovascular exercises, martial arts, and weight training. He also followed a strict diet, consisting of mostly lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. He later said, “The transformation was drastic but it was so worth it.”
Zach Galifianakis
The Hangover star lost a massive amount of weight in 2011 and is now looking much slimmer. He lost the weight through diet and exercise, and is said to have changed his lifestyle in order to maintain his new figure. He reportedly stopped eating sugar and focused on eating lean proteins and vegetables. He also does a lot of running and swimming.
Seth Rogen
The comedy actor is known for his plus size figure, but dropped a significant amount of weight for his role in the 2014 film “The Interview.” He slimmed down to about 160 pounds for the role. Rogen said he accomplished this by eating small meals and exercising a lot. He also changed his diet to reduce processed sugars and refined carbohydrates.
Beyonce
The iconic singer and performer has long been known for her curvaceous figure, but in 2012 she stunned fans with her dramatic weight loss. She achieved her goal with a strict vegan diet, plenty of exercise, and dedication. After months of hard work, Beyonce was able to achieve her goals and showed off her impressive transformation at the premiere of her film Dreamgirls.
Jared Padalecki
The actor, who stars in “Supernatural,” shocked fans by dropping a whopping 50 pounds! He credited his dramatic transformation to a low-carb diet, regular exercise and taking time to relax. In addition, Padalecki also cut out processed sugar and flour, increased his intake of protein and healthy fats, and added plenty of vegetables to his meals.