When preparing for a film role, Hollywood actors and actresses have a reputation for going above and beyond. You may have witnessed male actors altering their appearances for film roles, but do you know how many Hollywood actresses have sacrificed their beauty to fit specific film roles?
Some of these actresses allow the SFX makeup artists to do their work, while others undergo physical transformations for their film roles. These sacrifices were not intended to make them appear more beautiful, but rather less attractive, for their roles. Here is a list of notable Hollywood actresses who sacrificed their beauty for their roles.
8. Michelle Pfeiffer – Stardust
Michelle Pfeiffer is as beautiful as any other Hollywood actress, even at age 60. Michelle’s beauty has always enchanted her fans. Michelle’s transformation into an old witch in the film “Stardust” is a prime example of her going above and beyond for roles. Michelle is pleased with her dedication and passion for her work.
7. Kate Winslet – The Reader
The “Titanic” actress is undeniably beautiful in every way, and her dedication to her craft has made her a star in some of the most popular Hollywood films. No one will ever forget Winslet’s stellar performance in “The Reader.” Fans will never forget how she portrayed an elderly woman with wrinkles and white hair.
6. Gwyneth Paltrow – Shallow Hal
Gwyneth Paltrow is NOT at all overweight, but in “Shallow Hal,” she portrayed a fat woman. For this transformation, Gwyneth Paltrow had to wear a costume weighing 11 kilograms and thick layers of makeup. Being thin and playing a fat woman is more difficult than one might think.
5. Lena Headey – Dredd
Fans of Lena Headey are also familiar with the 2012 film “Dredd,” in which she portrayed a ruthless gangster woman. Lena Headley had to transform into a woman with a scarred face for this role. In addition, she was required to have rotten teeth and cracked lips, which she would never have in real life. No other actor could have portrayed her as a gangster as perfectly as she did.
4. Natalie Portman – Goya’s Ghosts
We can never deny that Natalie Portman possesses a unique beauty that deserves to be displayed. She has no difficulty undergoing extreme transformations for her roles. Even if she must appear ugly, she would not hesitate. Natalie Portman’s character in “Goya’s Ghost” appears extremely thin, feeble, yellow-skinned, and filthy, which is in stark contrast to Natalie Portman’s natural beauty.
3. Anne Hathaway – Les Misérables
Anne Hathaway is one of Hollywood’s most beautiful actresses. When she appears on-screen, her fans are always awestruck by her captivating, sweet beauty. Fans were shocked by her radical transformation in “Les Misérables.” Anne shed ten kilograms and cut her beautiful hair short in preparation for her film role.
2. Charlize Theron – Monster
The iconic beauty Charlize Theron had to undergo transformations for her role in “Monster.” In addition to thick layers of makeup, Theron had to gain up to 10 kilograms of weight for her role. This role eventually earned her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
1. Mia Wasikowska – Jane Eyre
Mia Wasikowska’s beauty and talent are unparalleled. In the famous film “Jane Eyre,” Mia’s fans saw her in a completely different and significantly less attractive appearance to fit her character. For the role of Jane Eyre, Mia Wasikowska portrayed herself as a dull and extremely average-looking girl.
