Chris Pratt and other actors who underwent dramatic weight loss

Hollywood is a neighbourhood in central region of Los Angeles, California. It is known as home of U.S film industry. It includes several of its historic studios, and its name has become a reference for industry and people associated with it. Hollywood produces over 100 films every year. Acting is known to be a job that takes an incredible amount of skill and dedication. It often goes beyond wearing makeup, costumes or fake moustache. Here are a few actors from Hollywood who underwent weight change to suit ir characters.

Chris Pratt

Christopher Michael Pratt is an American actor who rose to prominence for his roles in television, particularly as Andy Dwyer in NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, which was critically acclaimed. Chris Pratt has been a part of commercially successful film franchises like  Avengers and Guardians of Galaxy, among ors. His or hits include Jurassic World, Passengers and many more. Hollywood star has undergone a tremendous body transformation over years, weighing almost 300lbs as highest. He lost over 70lbs to fit in role as Peter Quill in Guardians of Galaxy in 2014. Chris Pratt also regularly speaks about his weight loss journey openly on social media and about pressure that he faced to stay in shape for  industry.

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Matt Damon

Matw Paige Damon is an American film producer, actor and screenwriter. He is ranked as most bankable stars and highest-grossing actors of all time by Forbes. Matt Damon me his professional debut in acting in film Mystic Pizza. He rose to fame in 1997, when he starred in movie Good Will Hunting, he also wrote this film. In film, Martian, Matt Damon played a character where he finds himself stranded on a planet alone. Reportedly, for role, actor lost about 30 to 40 pounds within six months to fit requirement of character.

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Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is a filmmaker and an actor. She me her acting in feature film Leon: Professional. Natalie Portman gained international recognition for starring in Star Wars: Episode 1 – Phantom Menace which was critically acclaimed. Her or hits include Star Wars prequel trilogy, V for Vendetta, No strings attached, Black Swan and many more. Natalie Portman reportedly revealed schedule she endured for her role in Black Swan as a ballerina. In an interview with a reputed daily, she disclosed how she lost 20lb to fit her character, eating carrots and almonds and spending eight hours in rehearsals. She mentioned that re were some nights she thought she would die and it was first time that she understood how one gets so wrapped up in a role that it almost takes a person down.

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