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Adrien Brody Says Physical Transformation For ‘The Pianist’ Left Him With An Eating Disorder & PTSD
DeadlineStory by Armando Tinoco
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Adrien Brody reveals how his transformative role in 'The Pianist' left him with an eating disorder and PTSD, shedding light on the personal cost of immersive acting.
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- Brody lost a staggering 30 pounds for his Oscar-winning role, going to extreme lengths to embody a Holocaust survivor - a physical toll that haunted him for years.
- The actor opened up about the psychological impact as well, admitting the role's intensity triggered PTSD, underscoring the mental strain actors can face for the sake of their craft.
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Adrien Brody, The Pianist, The Pianist