CeleGetting out of your comfort zone is not an easy thing to do. Most of us would prefer to stick to our routines, which is why it is so difficult for us to let go of them. However, without going the extra mile, you get nothing.
Hollywood, for example, is a highly competitive environment packed with thousands of actors and brilliant people. This motivates those who are already there to go above and beyond to stand out in the crowd. Many actors have decided to take roles that are radically different from their typical characters to break free from typecasting and extend their acting repertoire. These parts may differ in terms of gender, race, or simply personality. Let's see how these actors have the guts to transform into their new characters! We hope you will be interested. So keep reading for more details!
#1 Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga has shed her skin many times through the years, and her dynamic role in "A Star Is Born" once again portrays Gaga in a new light. Mother Monster is nearly unrecognizable in the new film! The 32-year-old singer-turned-actress completely stripped down for the part, showing off her acting chops sans makeup, bleached hair, or over-the-top ensembles. Instead, the actress replaces her quirky outfits with plain white tees and tailored pants. In addition, she has appeared in many projects such as American Horror, House of Gucci, and the upcoming movie "Joker 2".
#2 Tom Hanks
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Since 1995, the acclaimed actor, recognized for his performance in "Forrest Gump", has also provided the voice of Woody in "Toy Story". Several difficulties come with voicing a character for so long. To begin with, his voice may have altered dramatically over the years, but because Tom Hanks has no negative habits, he claims that nothing has changed much. Second, being a voice actor is more than simply reading lines; it entails performing the words numerous times with varied emotions to see which ones make the final cut. The actor claims that his diaphragm hurts after every recording session.
#3 Emma Stone
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Emma Stone has demonstrated that she can do it all as a leading lady. If you need someone to play the lead in a 1950s musical, Stone can hop right to it. If you need someone to tackle Yorgos Lanthimos's idiosyncratic dark comedy, she is also the right person for the task. Stone's career includes a diverse range of productions spanning several genres and dimensions. As "Aloha'' and "The Rocker" can attest, not every title she's been a part of has been a smash. However, a great number of films starring Stone in prominent parts have achieved tremendous success at the global box office.
#4 Tilda Swinton
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In the horror movie "Suspiria
", the chameleonic actress Tilda Swinton has played multiple roles from an American alcoholic (Julia) to a Narnian witch (The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe). For her newest on-screen outing, I Am Love, she transformed into Emma Recchi, the Russian-born wife of a Milanese textiles magnate. In addition, she also made an impression in the movie Suspiria, when embodying all 3 roles of Dr. Klemperer, an old psychologist, Madame Blanc, the head of the dance studio, and Helena Markos, an ancient witch.
#5 Uma Thurman
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She portrayed one of the strongest fighters in "Kill Bill", and it was not an easy part for her. Uma Thurman had to master three different kinds of kung-fu, two different styles of sword fighting, and Japanese. The end outcome was well worth it, as she received several honors for her performance.
#6 Adam Driver
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Adam Driver played Kylo Ren in "Star Wars", and the role became so essential to him that he went out of his way to test himself. Notably, he refused to hire stunt doubles for his parts and had to master all of the maneuvers alone. The stunt coordinator mentioned that many performers express a desire to execute their stunts but are unable to do so due to the difficulty of remaining in character. Adam Driver, on the other hand, worked so hard that he honed his art and delivered a fantastic performance.
#7 Queen Latifah
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It’s easy to hail the Queen – Latifah, that is. She was one of hip-hop’s first to make the transition from rap to “it’s a wrap.” And over the past decade, her onscreen comfort zone has only grown and deepened. She just became an executive producer and a prominent character in the show "
The Equalizer". She admits that the days of challenging herself get exhausting, but she is pleased with the outcome since she believes she will bring top-tier
Entertainment to the TV audience.