11 Actors Who Damaged Their Bodies For Movie Roles

You’ve probably heard this before, and I hate to sound like some sort of motivational speaker, but the most successful people in the world are also the ones who were willing to make sacrifices. Because despite the fact that it might seem like some people are just lucky, the truth of the matter is that the LUCKIEST people are actually the ones who work the hardest. The same can be said in the world of showbiz. The most successful performers are the ones who are willing to do ANYTHING to get an audience to believe their performance. And sometimes this means getting hurt.

Here are some actors who permanently damaged their bodies for a movie.

1. Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyers Club

There’s a reason Matthew won an Oscar for his performance in the 2013 film. The actor dropped 50 pounds for the role in a matter of just four weeks. And though he said there have been no real long-term health issues, he did say that his mind became almost hyperactive.

2. Tom Hanks in Cast Away

Hanks lost a ton of weight for his role in the film. However, he says he feels such drastic diet changes lead him to a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis.

3. Jackie Chan

Chan does all his own stunts, no matter how dangerous they may seem. He says he feels that any injury he suffers is just a part of the job! On one such occasion, Jackie even had to be rushed into surgery, where they put a plate in his head that is still there today!