One of Hollywood’s favorite football movies, Oliver Stone’s 1999 film ‘Any Given Sunday’ featured A-list actors (Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid) and an action-packed plot. But undoubtedly, one of the best performances was that of Jamie Foxx, as he portrayed bulked-up football player Willie Beamen. Foxx endured strict training and weight-lifting until reaching a massive weight of 200 pounds, and then came the harder workouts – actual football drill training.
The real-life football workouts were so intense that Foxx quickly dropped 25 pounds from his newly acquired 200-pound mass. “I really had to bulk up. I got up to about 200 pounds, then lost 25 pounds once I went down to training camp. It made me look bigger on the screen because I was tighter,” said Foxx in an interview.
Jennifer Hudson Transformed into Mandela's Wife in 'Winnie Mandela'
Even though nowadays, you'd be hard-pressed to find anybody who doesn't know who Jennifer Hudson is, this beautiful singer was still on her way to the top as an actress back in 2011. And that proved to be the year that changed Hudson's life. The former American Idol finalist was cast in the historical drama, Winnie Mandela. In order to play South Africa's beloved Winnie herself, Hudson had to start an extreme diet from Weight Watchers. However, Hudson ended up losing so much weight that she had to gain back a few pounds after she was told she was too thin to play the role!
And as if that weren't enough, she had a few months to perfect the difficult, and very particular, South African accent. But why did all of this change her life? Apparently, Hudson became a huge fan of the Weight Watchers' diet regime that she adopted it for everyday life, even after filming had ended. This is what has helped the Chicago-born beauty lose over 50 pounds to this date.
Eric Bana Was Overweight, Toothless, and Covered in Tattoos for 'Chopper'
Before he became one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors after starring in the hit film, 'Munich,' Eric Bana did an incredible performance in the 2000 film, 'Chopper.' Now, Bana has always been a very good-looking and fit man, but for Chopper, where he played infamous Australian criminal Mark "Chopper" Read, he had to put on 30 pounds in a few months.
Bana claims he just ate junk food like there was no tomorrow, and if you've seen the movie, you'll believe it. The Australian actor looked super beefy, which combined with a chipped tooth and a body covered in tattoos made him look like the actual Chopper's doppelganger.
Scarlett Johansson Gets in Shape for ‘Infinity War’
As Avenger Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson upped her fitness game drastically. She revamped her diet and worked out. A lot. She did several 90-minute sessions per week. She went vegan, except for some lean protein.
She also did martial arts training for stunt work. Scarlett dedicated herself to the regime, but she did allow treats like chocolate cake occasionally. As for tips, Johannsson stresses that everything should be done in moderation.
Paul Rudd Went All Out in ‘Ant-Man’
Paul Rudd was not prepared for the commitment he had to make for this role. The actor and comedian said he dove headfirst into a strict workout regime and had to up his mental game.
He took on the challenge at age 46. To tell the truth, he said the training regimen was “miserable.” It was 10 months of grueling work. He didn’t drink, he ate exclusively vegetables and protein. In short, he said, “I didn’t do anything fun for a year.”