Orlando Bloom Says He Was a “Horrible Person” Amid 52-lb. Weight Loss

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Orlando Bloom was without a doubt a different person on the set of his recent movie.

The actor from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ shared thoughts about the strenuous diet he followed to shed 52 pounds for his latest movie, ‘The Cut’, and how this weight loss affected him overall.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it like this: “During my August 27th interview on This Morning, I admitted that I was feeling depleted, both mentally and physically. I confess, I wasn’t my best self – I was irritable and edgy, what you might call ‘hangry.’ My mind was filled with paranoid thoughts and unwelcome intrusions.

The 48-year-old, who announced his separation from Katy Perry in July, clarified that professional boxers, much like the character he portrays, often grapple with fulfilling their fundamental needs while avoiding certain foods for weight control. He further stated, “We are meant to eat, rest, and prioritize our well-being.

Speaking about the method he used to shed such a large amount of weight, Orlando enlisted the help of an experienced coach who has previously worked with stars like Christian Bale.

As an ardent devotee of health and wellness, I’ve got this remarkable guide by my side – my nutritionist. He’s been delving into my biometrics, you know? He suggested a radical shift in my eating habits, reducing my meals from three to two, then eventually to just one. It felt like a slow, agonizing stripping of the comforts I was accustomed to – each forbidden food item tugged at my heartstrings, but none more so than my beloved protein powder. I pleaded, ‘No! Please spare that!’

To put it simply, he said that all he had been consuming over the past three weeks were tuna and cucumbers.

Orlando advised against attempting it at home,” he said. “It’s certainly no joke.

During filming for The Cut, the actor who played Lord of the Rings mentioned that his partner, Katy (mother of their 4-year-old Daisy), was quite concerned due to his dramatic transformation.

He shared with People magazine in September that she had watched it and commented, “I could surely use a strong cocktail right now.” He added that she was deeply touched by it, understanding fully the effort involved.

Read on for other stars who underwent intense body transformations for their roles. 

Over the course of his career, the actor who played Magic Mike noticed significant changes in his weight, particularly in the year 2024, when he prepared himself for two consecutive film roles by adjusting his physique accordingly.

In March 2025, he announced on Instagram that he had recently reached a weight of 205 pounds – an increase from the 172 pounds he was during the filming of Roofman (seen on the right). Interestingly, before starting production on the 2024 movie Roofman, he had already filmed Josephine (pictured on the left) and weighed 235 pounds for his character.

In the movie “A Complete Unknown,” the actor who played in “Dune” mastered singing and playing the guitar for his Oscar-nominated portrayal of musician Bob Dylan.

During an episode of NPR’s All Things Considered in January 2025, he mentioned that he had gained 20 pounds. He explained, “I found myself weighing more because, surprisingly enough, I was actually thinner compared to another individual.

To portray the renowned physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “Oppenheimer,” the Irish actor found it necessary to significantly reduce his weight. He admitted that he became quite slim, bordering on emaciated, and lived mainly on martinis and cigarettes. When asked about his diet, his co-star Emily Blunt revealed that due to the immense task at hand, Oppenheimer could barely consume a single almond each day.

 

In his discussion about his role in “Joker”, the Academy Award winner shared insights on his 52-pound weight loss, saying to the Associated Press, “Once I achieved my goal weight, everything felt different. A lot of what was challenging was waking up every day and focusing intensely on losing just 0.3 pounds. In time, this process can become somewhat obsessive and could develop into a concern or disorder.

In a surprise move, the former Spider-Man actor showcased his impressive arm muscles for the first time in the Justice League film.

He had shared with TopMob News earlier that his mother was concerned, following his weight loss of 30 pounds for the movie Nightcrawler. However, he clarified that she was more about him being cautious rather than worried. Yet, she also acknowledged and continues to acknowledge his dedication to his work and respects it deeply.

In the film “Creed,” the actor who played the Black Panther added approximately 30 pounds of muscle, metamorphosing from a novice to a professional boxer.

The performer, who is also a musician, received an Oscar for his powerfully portrayed character in “The Dallas Buyers Club“. For this role, he shed approximately 40 pounds of his weight.

The Mindy Project alum had to gain 40 pounds for his role in Live by Night.

The actress who played Bridget Jones in the movies initially put on extra weight to authentically embody her lovable character in both the first and subsequent films of the series.

In a remarkable transformation, the chiseled star of “Magic Mike” shed an impressive 30 pounds to take on the role in “The Dallas Buyer’s Club.” This captivating film tells the true story of a man battling AIDS in the 1980s, who resorted to obtaining unconventional treatments from Mexico and covertly bringing them into the United States.

The actress looked lean and strong for her starring role in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

The Les Misérables star took home an Oscar for her role in the musical.

He frequently alters his physical appearance to fit movie roles. In 2004, he shed over 60 pounds for the film “The Machinist,” and he repeated this transformation for “The Fighter” alongside Mark Wahlberg. He added 40 pounds for “American Hustle” and then lost an impressive 70 pounds for “Ford v Ferrari.

In the movie “Prince of Persia” from 2010, the actor appeared more like a deity than a prince in his portrayal. In preparation for the film, Gyllenhaal learned Parkour, an agile form of street running that originated in France, to enhance his physique.

In response to Time magazine’s query about his role in Cast Away from the year 2000, the Oscar laureate simply put it as, “It was all about dedication and self-control” to portray a castaway abandoned on a deserted island, where he shed more than 50 pounds for the part.

The well-known rapper, who was previously heavyset, astonished his followers by sharing an image showcasing his new lean physique. It’s said that he dropped from 214 to 160 pounds in just a span of nine weeks, transforming himself to portray a cancer-stricken football player in the movie “Things Fall Apart“.

Transforming oneself for movie characters is not a novel approach. The renowned actor secured an Oscar nomination for portraying the chilling, tattooed rapist Max Cady in the 1991 thriller “Cape Fear.

To depict the role of former Vice President Dick Cheney in the 2018 film “Vice”, the actor adopted a more rounded physique.

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2025-08-29 01:17