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Adrien Brody Has PTSD From 'The Pianist' Weight Loss, Starvation Diet

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Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody reveals haunting PTSD from extreme weight loss and starvation diet for his role in 'The Pianist'.
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  • Brody, who starred as Holocaust survivor Władysław Szpilman, reveals the intense toll the role took on his mental and physical health, calling it a 'PTSD-inducing' experience.
  • The actor's extreme preparation, which included dropping to just 130 pounds, has left him with lasting trauma and a deep appreciation for the sacrifices actors make for their craft.
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