When it comes to a dream movie role, some celebrities are willing to do whatever it takes to nail it – including lose or gain dramatic amounts of weight.
Matthew McConaughey recently lost a staggering 17 kilos for his role in Dallas Buyers Club leaving him looking gaunt and unwell.
Meanwhile, Beyonce famously admitted to doing the pepper and maple syrup diet before filming Dreamgirls, which saw her lose 10 kilos in two weeks for the role.
See more stars who have put their weight on the line for a movie role here.
Extreme celebrity sceen diets.
Anne Hathaway went from this…
To this for her character in *Les Misérables*.
To this for her character in Les Misérables.
Charlize Theron went from this…
…to this. She gained 13 kilos for her role in *Monster*.
…to this. She gained 13 kilos for her role in Monster.
Renée Zellweger wento from this…
…to this. She gained 11 kilo for *Bridget Jones’s Diary*.
…to this. She gained 11 kilo for Bridget Jones’s Diary.
Jada Pinkett Smith went from this…
…to this. She said she ate non-stop to bulk up for her role in *The Matrix*.
…to this. She said she ate non-stop to bulk up for her role in The Matrix.
Beyonce went from this…
To this for *Dreamgilrs* losing 10 kilos in two weeks.
To this for Dreamgilrs losing 10 kilos in two weeks.
Matthew McConaughey went from this…
…to this. He lost a a staggering 17 kilos for his role in *Dallas Buyers Club*.
…to this. He lost a a staggering 17 kilos for his role in Dallas Buyers Club.
George Clooney went from this…
…to this. He gained 15 kilos for his role in *Syriana*.
…to this. He gained 15 kilos for his role in Syriana.
Russell Crowe went from this…
…to this. He gained 28 kilos for his role in *Body of Lies* .
…to this. He gained 28 kilos for his role in Body of Lies .
