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

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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.