Oscar winner Adrien Brody opens up about the physical and mental toll of his dramatic weight loss for 'The Pianist', including developing an eating disorder and PTSD.
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Brody lost a shocking 30 pounds in just 6 weeks to play the role of Polish-Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman, leaving him with long-lasting health issues.
The extreme weight loss took a severe emotional toll, triggering PTSD and an eating disorder that Brody says he still struggles with years later.