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See which stars have drastically changed their look for a film role.
See which stars have drastically changed their look for a film role.
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Take a look at the actors and actresses who have undergone drastic transformations for a movie role:

Johnny Depp lost the facial hair and donned a bald cap for his role as aging mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger in the upcoming film 'Black Mass' which is currently filming.

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Take a look at the actors and actresses who have undergone drastic transformations for a movie role:

Johnny Depp lost the facial hair and donned a bald cap for his role as aging mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger in

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Johnny Depp as mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger in the upcoming 'Black Mass' film.
Johnny Depp as mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger in the upcoming 'Black Mass' film.
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Anne Hathaway recently said that she lost too much weight — 25 pounds — for her role as Fantine in "Les Miserables." She said, “I lost the first 10 (pounds) in three weeks through a detox and then I lost the subsequent 15 in 14 days by doing food deprivation and exercise, which I don’t recommend." less
Anne Hathaway recently said that she lost too much weight — 25 pounds — for her role as Fantine in "Les Miserables." She said, “I lost the first 10 (pounds) in three weeks through a detox and then I ... more
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Anne Hathaway in "Les Miserables."
Anne Hathaway in "Les Miserables."
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Actress Charlize Theron gained 30 pounds and wore prosthetic teeth for role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 2003's "Monster." She won an Oscar for the performance.
Actress Charlize Theron gained 30 pounds and wore prosthetic teeth for role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 2003's "Monster." She won an Oscar for the performance.
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Charlize Theron in "Monster."
Charlize Theron in "Monster."
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Christian Bale, who weighed around 185, lost over 60 pounds for his role in "The Machinist."
Christian Bale, who weighed around 185, lost over 60 pounds for his role in "The Machinist."
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Here is Bale in "The Machinist."
Here is Bale in "The Machinist."
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Bale then turned around and gained about 100 pounds immediately after for "Batman Begins."
Bale then turned around and gained about 100 pounds immediately after for "Batman Begins."
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Gerard Butler sculpted some serious abs — and pecs and lats and ... — for the movie "300" by doing grueling workouts for up to six hours a day.
Gerard Butler sculpted some serious abs — and pecs and lats and ... — for the movie "300" by doing grueling workouts for up to six hours a day.
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Gerard Butler in "300."
Gerard Butler in "300."
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So, no, Cameron Diaz didn't put on an amazing amount of weight or anything, but the actress majorly de-glamourized herself for her part in Spike Jonze's "Being John Malkovich."
So, no, Cameron Diaz didn't put on an amazing amount of weight or anything, but the actress majorly de-glamourized herself for her part in Spike Jonze's "Being John Malkovich."
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Cameron Diaz and her frizzy, mousy hair in "Being John Malkovich."
Cameron Diaz and her frizzy, mousy hair in "Being John Malkovich."
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A relative unknown actress at the time, Hilary Swank transformed into Brandon Teena, a non-operative transgender young man who was beaten, raped and murdered, in the film "Boys Don't Cry." She won an Oscar.
A relative unknown actress at the time, Hilary Swank transformed into Brandon Teena, a non-operative transgender young man who was beaten, raped and murdered, in the film "Boys Don't Cry." She won an Oscar.
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Hilary Swank in "Boys Don't Cry."
Hilary Swank in "Boys Don't Cry."
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Renee Zellweger gained close to 30 pounds for her role as British singleton Bridget Jones in 2001's "Bridget Jones' Diary." She tells the Daily Mail, "It sounds like heaven," she said. "For two days it's bliss and then you're full, OK? And you can then indulge all your fantasies about over-eating. "Fantasies about non-stop chocolate consumption or your fantasies about ordering the pizza and the spaghetti and the garlic bread. "Then after a week your glucose levels are going crazy. You're up and down and all over the place. It doesn't feel good, and no one wants to hear that, but it's the truth." less
Renee Zellweger gained close to 30 pounds for her role as British singleton Bridget Jones in 2001's "Bridget Jones' Diary." She tells the Daily Mail, "It sounds like heaven," she said. "For two days it's ... more
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Renee Zellweger in "Bridget Jones's Diary."
Renee Zellweger in "Bridget Jones's Diary."
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For Tom Hanks' Oscar-nominated role in "Cast Away," the actor took time off after filming the first half of the film so he could lose 45 pounds and grow his hair out.
For Tom Hanks' Oscar-nominated role in "Cast Away," the actor took time off after filming the first half of the film so he could lose 45 pounds and grow his hair out.
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"Cast Away" Tom Hanks.
"Cast Away" Tom Hanks.
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A far cry from his pretty boy Jordan Catalano character on "My So-Called Life," actor/musician Jared Leto gained more than 65 pounds to play to John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman in the 2007 film "Chapter 27." He gained the weight so quickly, he developed gout. less
A far cry from his pretty boy Jordan Catalano character on "My So-Called Life," actor/musician Jared Leto gained more than 65 pounds to play to John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman in the 2007 film "Chapter ... more
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Jared Leto stars as John Lennon assassin Mark David Chapman in "Chapter 27."
Jared Leto stars as John Lennon assassin Mark David Chapman in "Chapter 27."
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Matt Damon wasn't in Jason Bourne shape for "The Informant!" He gained 30 pounds for the role.
Matt Damon wasn't in Jason Bourne shape for "The Informant!" He gained 30 pounds for the role.
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A plumper Matt Damon in "The Informant!"
A plumper Matt Damon in "The Informant!"
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To star in Ridley Scott's 1997 movie "G.I. Jane," Demi Moore shaved her head and got seriously buff, thanks to intense NAVY Seal-inspired workouts.
To star in Ridley Scott's 1997 movie "G.I. Jane," Demi Moore shaved her head and got seriously buff, thanks to intense NAVY Seal-inspired workouts.
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"G.I. Jane" Demi.
"G.I. Jane" Demi.
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Rooney Mara transformed herself into "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"'s Lisbeth Sander by getting multiple piercings (including her nipple), shaving her eyebrows and losing a lot of weight.
Rooney Mara transformed herself into "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"'s Lisbeth Sander by getting multiple piercings (including her nipple), shaving her eyebrows and losing a lot of weight.
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Rooney Mara in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."
Rooney Mara in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."
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Felicity Huffman won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of a pre-operative transsexual in 2005's "Transamerica."
Felicity Huffman won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of a pre-operative transsexual in 2005's "Transamerica."
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Felicity Huffman in "Transamerica."
Felicity Huffman in "Transamerica."
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Actress Glenn Close spent a good amount of time in the makeup chair in order to turn into Albert Nobbs, a 19th century Irish woman who lives as a man, in the movie of the same name.
Actress Glenn Close spent a good amount of time in the makeup chair in order to turn into Albert Nobbs, a 19th century Irish woman who lives as a man, in the movie of the same name.
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Glenn Close in "Albert Nobbs."
Glenn Close in "Albert Nobbs."
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Singer Mariah Carey is rarely seen sans full makeup, hair and glitter, but for her role in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," she was decidedly unglam, going without makeup, as well as getting undereye bags and a hint of a mustache. less
Singer Mariah Carey is rarely seen sans full makeup, hair and glitter, but for her role in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," she was decidedly unglam, going without makeup, as well as getting ... more
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Mariah Carey in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
Mariah Carey in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
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For his role as neo-Nazi skinhead Derek Vinyard in 1998's "American History X," Edward Norton gained 30 pounds worth of muscle.
For his role as neo-Nazi skinhead Derek Vinyard in 1998's "American History X," Edward Norton gained 30 pounds worth of muscle.
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Edward Norton in "American History X."
Edward Norton in "American History X."
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Tom Cruise strapped on a fake belly and balding wig for his role as movie mogul Les Grossman in Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder."
Tom Cruise strapped on a fake belly and balding wig for his role as movie mogul Les Grossman in Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder."
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Tom Cruise in 2008's "Tropic Thunder."
Tom Cruise in 2008's "Tropic Thunder."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story March 16 about Alicia Vikander's preparations for the new "Tomb Raider" film, The Associated Press reported erroneously that trainer and nutritionist Magnus Lygdback worked with Gal Gadot on "Wonder Woman." He is training Gadot for the upcoming sequel, but did not work with the actress on the original film.

A corrected version of the story is below:

Being Lara Croft takes months of training, plates of protein

It took months of training and endless plates of protein to transform former ballerina Alicia Vikander into musclebound badass Lara Croft in the new "Tomb Raider" film

BY SANDY COHEN

AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It took months of training and endless plates of protein to transform former ballerina Alicia Vikander into musclebound action hero Lara Croft for the new "Tomb Raider" film.

The 29-year-old Oscar winner spent seven months working with Swedish trainer and nutritionist Magnus Lygdback, who also helped Ben Affleck get into superhero shape for "Justice League" and is helping Gal Gadot train for the upcoming "Wonder Woman" sequel.

Lygdback and his team of fitness professionals hosted a boot camp in Los Angeles recently to demonstrate Vikander's "Tomb Raider" training regimen.

"Physically, anyone can train to be a superhero," Lygdback said.

Diet is paramount, even more than physical training, he said. He directs his clients to eat every three hours and avoid sugar and "fast carbs" like white rice and flour.

"You'll see a big change, mentally and physically, just by changing the nutrition," he said.

Vikander spent seven months preparing to become Croft. The first three were just about diet, Lygdback said. His clean-eating plan includes lots of protein and vegetables. A sampling at the "Tomb Raider" boot camp featured broccoli blossoms and seared steak. He says 17 out of 20 meals should be on point, with three splurge meals in the mix.

"I love desserts. I love chocolate. I love a glass of Barolo on a Saturday night," said Lygdback, whose Hercules-shaped form appears to have zero body fat.

Four months ahead of filming, Vikander began working daily with Lygdback for hour-long sessions incorporating martial arts, weight training and movement education to give her a greater command of her body.

The process didn't just pack muscle onto Vikander's slender frame.

"Magnus really helped me transform for the role," she said. "And gain a sense of empowerment."

"Tomb Raider" opens Friday.

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AP Entertainment Writer Sandy Cohen is at www.twitter.com/YouKnowSandy .