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Jim Carrey, "Three Stooges"
WEIGHT GAIN GOAL: 50 Pounds
Jim Carrey has made a few recent appearances sporting a beard, glasses, and a whole bunch of extra weight. He says he's planning on gaining 50 pounds to play Curly in the upcoming Farrelly brothers' movie, "The Three Stooges." While we're not sure what the beard and glasses are all about, we were happy to see Jim getting a little heft to portray the plump Stooge. Although we're still not convinced that Jim's the man for the job, we do think the extra volume will help make the casting choice a little more acceptable. The true test will be if the actor shaves his head to play the hairless comedian, or whether he'll opt for the bald cap.
Still, Jim isn't the first actor to alter his appearance for a film. Just recently, generally fit and buff Matt Damon gained 30 pounds to play a doughy FBI agent in "The Informant!" Damon had also gone to the other extreme in 1996 when he lost 50 pounds to play a heroin addict in "Courage Under Fire."
Since Robert De Niro added bulk to play washed-up boxer Jake La Motta in "Raging Bull," actors have been getting press for their dedication to their craft as they've gained and lost significant amounts of weight for roles. Some even have been given Academy Awards for their efforts. Now we're not suggesting the physical transformation garnered the award, just that an actor who is that committed to becoming a character generally produces a top-rate performance. We'll see what the belly does for Jim Carrey. In the meantime, here's a list of actors who've transformed their bodies through the years.
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Vishus
October 23, 2009 - 02:18 AM GMT
What about this transformation?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIPgjvimKeA