Hollywood stars often have to change for film roles...
Check Diane Keaton making like a giant Sumo wrestler in New York.
She's donned a titanic fat suit as part of her role in upcoming flick, Morning Glory.
You can see how much she's changed by comparing this...<\/p>","url":"2009/6/30/Diane-Keaton-0609-8.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Diane Keaton"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
To the normal, petite Diane we're used to seeing.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/11/Diane-Keaton-1108.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Diane Keaton 11.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
This is the tummy-baring, high maintenance Mariah Carey we all know and love...<\/p>","url":"2008/7/23/Mariah-Carey-1-0708.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Mariah Carey"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
The natural slap and brunette hair are adding years onto Maz, as the superstar does drab to play a downtrodden social worker in her new flick, Precious.<\/p>","url":"2009/5/15/Mariah-Carey-0509-7.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Mariah Carey 05.09 "},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Cameron Diaz transforms herself from sun-kissed Californian chic...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Cameron-Diaz-0508.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Cameron Diaz 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
To frizzy-haired and bedraggled in Being John Malkovich.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Camerom-Diaz-0099.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Camerom Diaz 00.99"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Here's Nicole Kidman, as she is normally, all glam and smooth.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Nicole-Kidman-0508.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Nicole Kidman 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
But Nic with a prosthetic nose cuts a very different figure.
She donned the facial mould for her role as Virginia Woolf in The Hours.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Nicole-Kidman-0002.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Nicole Kidman 00.02"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Why, Gwyneth Paltrow, how slim and sexy you are.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Gwyneth-Paltrow-0508.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Gwyneth Paltrow 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Or perhaps not.
We're made to eat our words, as Gwynnie supersizes herself in comedy flick Shallow Hal.
Bet that's a sight you never thought you'd see...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Gwyneth-Paltrow-0001.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Gwyneth Paltrow 00.01"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
An everyday Christina Ricci is petite and gorgeous.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Christina-Ricci-0508.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Christina Ricci 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
But check her out in 2003 flick Monster.
Really not a pretty sight.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Christina-Ricci-1103.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Christina Ricci 11.03"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Bonj, Angelina Jolie in all your A-list glory.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Angelina-Jolie-0703.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Angelina Jolie 07.03"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Spot the difference with Ange as Lara Croft?
She got a bit of help from the costume/effects department in the breast area, apparently, leading some cheeky critics to dub the film Boob Raider.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Angelina-Jolie-0003.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Angelina Jolie 00.03"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Extreme makeover alert: Sienna Miller has landed.
The blonde hippie chick has undergone a dramatic change of image.
Click on to check out how she's changed.<\/p>
Ordinarily, Sienna Miller is a ditzy-seeming blonde with a pronounced taste in boho chic...<\/p>","url":"2008/10/21/Sienna-Miller-1008.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Sienna Miller 10.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
But get a loada Si's latest look for action flick GI Joe.
Gone are the golden tresses and airy fairy dress code - and in its place a sharp, dark-haired wig and sexy corset, the slick nature of which would put Lara Croft to shame.
No wonder Si's character is called The Baroness in the movie.
She is one well-toasted piece of crumpet. Ding dong.<\/p>","url":"2009/2/2/Sienna-Miller-0109-5.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Sienna Miller "},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Celebs are normally the most image-conscious of peeps.
But what happens when they have to alter their preened looks for a movie role?
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As we all know, Renee Zellweger in real life is thin as a rake and a simply stylish chick.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Renee-Zellweger-0408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Renee Zellweger 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
But she looks a little bigger here playing Jane in My Own Love Song.
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Not to mention she's tattooed up to the max.
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She's donned a brunette wig and some faux tatts - not to mention a hideous cossie - for her role as a wheelchair-bound singer.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/Renee-Zellweger-1008.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Renee Zellweger"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
And let's not forget that Renee is no stranger to changing her figure for her art - she ditched the Hollywood skinny style for her role as Bridget Jones. Twice.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Renee-Zellweger-0105.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Renee Zellweger 01.05"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Yum, yum - along trundles Lindsay Lohan and her enviable abs.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/20/Lindsay-Lohan-0608-1.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lindsay Lohan 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Sheesh, she's gone and got herself a baby bump.
It's in honour of upcoming flick Labor Pains.
Funnily enough, the preggers look almost suits Ms Lohan...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Lindsay-Lohan-0608.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lindsay Lohan 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Ellen Page is loved in Hollywood, what with her impressive acting talents, her dark good looks and all the rest.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Ellen-Page-0508.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Ellen Page 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Much of the hype surrounding her followed her critically acclaimed role as a pregnant teenager in Juno.
A fake baby bump in tow, she did a very convincing job.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Ellen-Page-0007.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Ellen Page 00.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Ah, George Clooney, you charmer, you.
Is there ever really a situ where we'd find you unattractive?<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/George-Clooney-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"George Clooney 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Um, yes.
ER doc is all well and good, but when George starts donning grey hair and a beard-and-tash combo, as he did for thriller Syriana, we start screaming at the cinema screens like ladies possessed.
WHAT'S HAPPENED, GEORGE?<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/George-Clooney-0005.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"George Clooney 00.05"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Olga Kurylenko's barely recognisable.
She underwent a major transformation for her flick, Centurion.
And, like many foreigners who have travelled to Blightly before her, Olga swapped her bronzed hue for a moon tan, looking noticeably paler.
She could even give Legolas From Lord Of The Rings a run for his money.<\/p>","url":"2009/3/3/Olga-Kurylenko-0309-8.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Olga Kurylenko "},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
This is how Olga normally looks - it's the very same face that got Daniel Craig intrigued in Quantum Of Solace.<\/p>","url":"2009/3/3/Olga-Kurylenko-0309.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Olga Kurylenko "},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Charlize Theron is the girl that has it all in the glam stakes: polished, poised, a great figure...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Charlize-Theron-0608-7.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Charlize Theron 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
What an undertaking it must've been to convert herself into disturbed serial killer Aileen in thriller Monster.
Still, it was worth the effort, since Charlize nabbed an Oscar for her performance.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Charlize-Theron-0003.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Charlize Theron 00.03"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Kirsten Dunst as a young 'un: how adorable right?<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Kirsten-Dunst-0095.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Kirsten Dunst 00.95"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
You might wanna think twice when you see this snap of her as a mini blood-sucker in Interview With The Vampire.
But we'd don some ginger corkscrew curls too, given half the chance to act alongside Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt (even as vampires).<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Kirsten-Dunst-0094.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Kirsten Dunst 00.94"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Liv Tyler is one of the glammest women around in Celebville du jour.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Liv-Tyler-0608-1.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Liv Tyler 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
But she was willing to sacrifice looks for the sake of acting, by growing elfin ears for her role as Arwen in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
Not that it detracts from her appeal - in fact, these lugholes are rather sweet, really.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Liv-Tyler-0002.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Liv Tyler 00.02"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Hilary Swank does the feminine charm thing very well.
Yes, she's one elegant lady.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Hilary-Swank-1207.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Hilary Swank 12.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Extraordinary then, that Hilary can also convince as a chap when the occasion demands it.
As did her Oscar-winning role in Boys Don't Cry.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Hilary-Swank-0099.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Hilary Swank 00.99"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
A Hollywood old-timer, Emma Thompson is no stranger to the acting business.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Emma-Thompson-0907.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Emma Thompson 09.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
She probably didn't think twice about donning a fake nose, front tooth and a truly horrific monobrow for the lead role in Nanny McPhee.
And the result is amazing, if a tad alarming.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Emma-Thompson-0005.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Emma Thompson 00.05"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Katharine McPhee (no relation) has a notably smooth stomach in this snap...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Katharine-McPhee-0608.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Katharine McPhee 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Hey presto, she's gone and got herself an overnight baby bump.
This isn't some divine miracle, but rather the work of the props department for her movie The House Bunny.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Katharine-McPhee-0807.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Katharine McPhee 08.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Y'alright, Will Smith, you and your lovely cheeky smile?<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Will-Smith-0608-7.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Will Smith 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Well, if you insist on buffing up your already toned bod for the role of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, then really, who are we to stop you?<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Will-Smith-0001.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Will Smith 00.01"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Give us those brooding eyes, Christian Bale - you know we can't resist.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Christian-Bale-0308.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Christian Bale 03.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
On second thoughts, yes we can.
Christian lost 70lb and gained a tash and some nasty-looking cuts for his role as a psychotic insomniac in The Machinist.
Attractive? We think not, but top marks for realism.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Christian-Bale-1004.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Christian Bale 10.04"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Hello, Jude Law, Hollywood fave and oft-considered pretty boy.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Jude-Law-0002.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Jude Law 00.02"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
The boy ain't too vain to grow some facial fuzz for a good story though.
We're rather alarmed, looking at this snap of him in Cold Mountain.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Jude-Law-0502.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Jude Law 05.02"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Kate Winslet is, as always, serene and flawless.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Kate-Winselt-0503.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Kate Winselt 05.03"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
But Eternal Sunshine Of A Spotless Mind gave her a good excuse to get in touch with her inner hippie (if she has one), as she donned some Tango-toned locks.
Not your average Los Angeles look, certainly...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Kate-Winslet-0103.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Kate Winslet 01.03"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
One person who really knows her acting inside out is Susan Sarandon.
Susan will never shy away from a difficult role...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Susan-Sarandon-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Susan Sarandon 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Even if it means donning some crazy headpiece and even crazier drag-style make-up as Queen Narissa in Enchanted.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Susan-Sarandon-0007.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Susan Sarandon 00.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Paul Bettany is ordinarily so fresh and cute.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Paul-Bettany-1107.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Paul Bettany 11.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Who could believe he could become quite so alarming in the role of Silas in The Da Vinci Code?
Chilling stuff...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Paul-Bettany-0006.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Paul Bettany 00.06"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Conversely, John Travolta is a man's man through and through (albeit one with an amazing dancing talent).<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/John-Travolta-0707.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"John Travolta 07.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
But he too is happy to try his hand at a touch of gender-swapping.
In fact, his turn as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray was bordering on spooky, it was so good.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/John-Travolta-0007.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"John Travolta 00.07"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Funnyman Mike Myers is more than game for a spot of costume drama.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Mike-Myers-0608.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Mike Myers 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
He went the whole hog with the makeover thing as The Cat In The Hat.
That's dedication for you...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Mike-Myers-0003.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Mike Myers 00.03"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Oh Johnny Depp, we love you, we really do.
What movie transformation horrors could you possibly have in store for us?<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Johnny-Depp-0208.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Johnny Depp 02.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Phew.
Tis but some beaded beard action and a gold tooth that altered Johnny's appearance as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates Of The Caribbean movies.
We think we can deal with a bit of mouth bling, just about.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Johnny-Depp-0006.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Johnny Depp 00.06"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Ed Norton is your average everyday kinda guy.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Edward-Norton-0608.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Edward Norton 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
No surprise then, that he wants to jazz up his image with this groovy effort as the Incredible Hunk.
Impressive.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/The-Incredible-Hulk-0608.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"The Incredible Hulk 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Think talented dad-next-door figure and the name Tom Hanks springs to mind.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Tom-Hanks-0308.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Tom Hanks 03.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Jeez, Louise... the guy stripped right down to his caveman roots, losing a shedload of weight and gaining a boatload of hair for his stint in Cast Away.
He's almost unrecognisable here.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Tom-Hanks-0105.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Tom Hanks 01.05"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Amanda Bynes is an up-and-coming blonde beauty in the world of Hollywood.
Who knew, though, that this...<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Amanda-Bynes-0608.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Amanda Bynes 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"Stars Who've Changed For Film Roles","caption":"
Could become this?
Amanda comes over rather well in her role as a girl dressing up as her brother for comedy flick She's The Man.
We're loving the pudding bowl haircut.<\/p>","url":"2008/6/24/Amanda-Bynes-0006.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":" Amanda Bynes 00.06"}];