Adrien Brody Says He Has PTSD After Dedication to His Role in 'The Pianist'

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• Brody revealed he had to undergo therapy to cope with the emotional toll of his method acting approach, which included starving himself and isolating himself for months to authentically portray the character's struggle.
• Despite the personal sacrifices, Brody's powerful performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2003, making him one of the youngest winners in that category at just 29 years old.