Charlize Theron, Monster (2003)
Charlize Theron gained weight, wore prosthetic teeth, altered her eyebrows, and used extensive makeup to portray Aileen Wuornos, creating a dramatically different appearance.
Christian Bale, Vice (2018)
Christian Bale gained weight, shaved his head, wore prosthetic makeup, and changed his mannerisms to portray former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.
Ralph Fiennes, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Ralph Fiennes was transformed into Lord Voldemort with extensive makeup, prosthetic features, missing eyebrows, and digitally removed elements that erased much of his recognizable face.
Brendan Fraser, The Whale (2022)
Brendan Fraser wore a prosthetic body that added significant weight and altered his silhouette, completely changing his appearance for the role of Charlie.
Renée Zellweger, Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
Renée Zellweger deliberately changed her appearance for Bridget Jones, gaining weight and adopting a different hairstyle, clothing style, and accent that made the character feel far removed from her previous roles.
Eddie Murphy, Coming to America (1988)
Eddie Murphy disappeared into several supporting characters through elaborate makeup and prosthetics, including an elderly Jewish barbershop customer and a soul singer who barely resembles the actor beneath the makeup.
