Charlize Theron for a role in the film gained 23 kilograms

• Charlize Theron for a role in the film gained 23 kilograms

Oscar-winning Charlize Theron, as always, ready to do anything for the sake of good cinema: for his role in the film "Tully," which will be released on Russian screens in May, she gained 23 kilograms of excess weight. The actress admitted that it was one of the most challenging roles in her life, and the consequences of such a transformation she had to deal almost half a year, why she became depressed.

For Charlize body such drastic transformation is not a novelty. Thus, in 2001 for the filming of the movie "Sweet November," the actress lost weight by 13 kilograms. And in 2003, for the role of the first woman - a serial killer in "Monster," she changed the appearance beyond recognition. Then the actress has not only gained 14 kilograms: it went special dentures, contact lenses and disfiguring a beautiful face makeup. Not surprisingly, due to the participation in this film Charlize Theron won its first and so far only "Oscar".

Charlize Theron in the form of a serial killer in "Monster" in 2003

But here's the pre-production in dramedi "Tully" star knocked out of the rut. In this film, directed by Jason Reitman, 42-year-old actress plays gaunt single mother of three children. Charlize Theron believes that without the extra kilos could not clearly show the image of a woman tormented everyday problems. The actress decided not to use make-up and special costumes, and gain weight naturally.

Charlize Theron on the set of "Tally" in November 2016

To prepare for this role, Charlize Theron gained weight within three months. In a recent interview, she shared her impressions about the process.

"The first three weeks were quite cheerful. I was like a kid in a candy store. I had breakfast fast food and drank two milkshakes. But then it ceased to be so much fun. There was my job.

I even put an alarm clock to wake up in the night and eat, because I had to support the weight. I got up at two in the morning and ate a plate of cold pasta with cheese, which stood beside my bed. "

A still from "Tully"

During the filming on the streets, many are not even recognized in the plump woman Theron. When Charlize body was heavier than twenty kilos, she developed depression. Children actress even thought that she was pregnant, and were happy that they will have a brother or sister. By the way, relatives of children, the actress is not: it brings reception.

A scene from the film "Tully"

After the shooting, the actress took almost half a year to return to the previous form. In '42 weight goes harder than 27 (that is how much was Charlize when she lost weight after the film "Monster"). The actress admits that this year has experienced discomfort during public events and meetings with journalists - because not everyone was aware that she gained weight for the sake of the movie.