13. Jared Leto – Dallas Buyer’s Club
When listing off method actors, Jared Leto’s name is bound to come up. The actor, who is notorious for playing outlandish…”interesting” roles, went all in for his role as transgendered business woman, Rayon. Dallas Buyer’s Club centres around two individuals – one cowboy and one transgendered woman – who run an illegal drug company during the 80s Aids epidemic.
Leto’s transformation included waxing every inch of his body, applying artificial nails and lashes, donning a brunette wig, and making various costume changes. Along with the superficial changes, Jared also lost a whopping 30 pounds to portray a skinnier more effeminate figure.
In order to lose weight, Jared, who is vegan, had to participate in fasts; only eating one vegetable serving per meal. Jared also lost his infamous beard – you know the one that makes Jared look suspiciously like Family Guy’s Peter Griffin when he fathers 3 baby birds.
The transformation earned Leto an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Leto also received a Golden Globe, AAFCA award and countless others; which is justified for someone who only ate 500 calories a day to play one character.
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