Natalie Portman in “Black Swan”
for the role of Nina Sayers, she undertook intensive ballet training, lasting several hours a day throughout the year. Additionally, she went on a very restrictive diet, which caused her to lose about 9 kilograms. The preparations were so intense that Portman suffered serious injuries, including her toenails falling off and a dislocated rib. Apart from physical suffering, the roles also brought her a lot of emotional stress, which affected her mental health, which the actress described it as a near-death experience.
Natalie Portman in ‘Black Swan’ Photo mat. press
Adrien Brody in “The Pianist”
Adrien Brody won an Oscar for his leading role. However, he had to pay a high price for his extraordinary acting performance. Playing Władysław Szpilman was a very emotionally demanding undertaking for him. He lost about 13.5 kilograms for the role in order to faithfully reflect the character’s exhaustion. After returning to normal life Brody struggled with depression and a feeling of detachment from reality for a long time.
Anne Hathaway in “Les Misérables”
While preparing for the role of Fantine, Anne Hathaway lost about 11 kilograms, which she achieved thanks to an extreme diet and body cleansing. The deep involvement in the character, including singing live while filming scenes, put the actress in a state of physical and emotional deprivation that affected her ability to cope with everyday life after filming ended.
Jim Carrey in “Man on the Moon”
playing Andy Kaufman, he completely immersed himself in the role, which had long-lasting psychological effects. After production ended, Carrey experienced an identity crisis, struggling with the question of what was real and what was not in his life. This deep internal conflict was a difficult process of rediscovering himself for him. A few years ago, a behind-the-scenes documentary was released on Netflix, shedding light on Jimi’s work during the making of the film.
Kate Winslet in “The Reader”
Kate Winslet conducted intensive research on the Holocaust while preparing for the role of Hanna Schmitz. She was particularly shocked by documents and photos from concentration camps, which had a great influence on her. The actress admitted that these materials left lasting traces on her psyche that influence her to this day.
Jamie Foxx in “Ray”
In preparation for the role of Ray Charles, Jamie Foxx lost approximately 13 kilograms and during filming he wore prosthetic eyelids that were closed all day. This caused him to have claustrophobic panic attacks and feelings of isolation. The experience was so intense that it had a long-lasting impact on his ability to cope with the stressor of physical restraint.
Janet Leigh after “Psycho”
After her role in Janet Leigh, she changed her hygiene habits, stopping showering in favor of bathing. The fear of repeating a movie scene in the real world had a lasting impact on her daily life. After filming “Psycho”, the actress for the rest of her life opened the curtains before entering the bathtub and checked if there was anyone in the bathroom.
You need help?
If you are experiencing difficulties and are thinking about taking your own life or want to help someone at risk of suicide, remember that you can use the free help numbers:
Support Center for Adults in Mental Crisis: 800-70-2222
Helpline for Children and Youth: 116 111
Emotional support phone number for adults: 116 123
If suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt are life-threatening, for immediate crisis intervention, call the police on 112 or go to the emergency department of your local psychiatric hospital.
Source: Gazeta
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