20 actors that did bizarre stuff for a role

16) ⁠Matt Damon in Courage Under Fire

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Matt Damon prepared for the role of a guilt-ridden soldier in Courage Under Fire by risking his life through a dangerous weight-loss regimen. He wanted to lose 40 pounds within just a few months, so he ran excessively and only ate chicken and egg whites. The drastic weight loss left him so weak that he is reported to have needed medical treatment afterward to stabilize his health. Damon has since condemned such extreme measures, but his dedication undoubtedly gave the character an authenticity that critics and audiences praised.

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