Margot Robbie No, that wasnt Tonya Harding portraying herself in I, Tonya. Margot Robbie had moviegoers convinced when she portrayed the figure skater in the 2017 drama. To get into triple axel shape, the Australian actress trained four hours a day, five days a week for five months. NEON
Kate Bosworth Surfs up! Kate Bosworth completely transformed her frame in 2002s Blue Crush by training like an actual pro surfer. "That was the most intense physical experience I have ever gone through," Kate said , revealing she spent seven hours a day doing high intensity cross training to prepare for the part. "[It] took four hours of surfing and an hour of weight training and an hour of either running the beach or running under the water with a rock." Universal Pictures - Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez had to hustle for that Hustlers bod! In a vlog on her YouTube channel , J.Lo admitted that working the pole is harder than it lookseven for an experienced dancer like herself. "It's rough on your body," Jennifer said, explaining she wanted to appear "convincing" in the film. She worked under the guidance of choreographer and instructor Johanna Sapakie for six weeks, leaving her legs and arms covered in bruises. YouTube
Jennifer Garner "Ripped" would be an understatement for those Peppermint biceps. Jennifer Garner added boxing and martial arts to her routine on top of her beloved daily workout sessions with dance cardio guru Simone De La Rue. On top of the rigorous schedule, the actresswho played a vigilante mom out for revenge in the flickengaged in daily cryotherapy sessions. "This was to avenge your child's death, and there's no bigger reason to go out and get into really good shape and then kill people," she said at CinemaCon . Instagram
Gal Gadot Lets just preface this by informing you it took six months of preparation for Gal Gadot to become Wonder Womanand six hours of training a day. Yes, SIX HOURS A DAY! "I did two hours gym work, two hours fight choreography, and two hours horseback riding. Which is super hard," Gal revealed on Live With Kelly And Ryan . She also honed in on her diet. The actress' trainer, Hayley Bradley, told InStyle the key was to "balance each meal with equal amounts of protein and greens, and to be wary of seemingly healthy choices like green juice, which can be highly caloric thanks to the large amounts of natural sugars in some fruits and veggies." Warner Bros.
Blake Lively Blake Lively had to be in a bikini just months after welcoming her daughter James for her role in shark attack drama The Shallows. "I was working out 13 hours a day because shooting was working out," Blake told Entertainment Tonight . "It was neat to be able to do that, and it was neat to have that challenge after having a baby, because you think your body is so differentyou think no matter what, it's never [going to be] totally be the same. I thought, 'That's really encouraging.'" To prepare, she worked out with trainer Don Saladino and restricted her diet, eliminating soy and gluten. "It's all in moderation," she told People . "You just have a balance of protein, carbs, and vegetables. And it wasn't the worst. Like, I was eating rice and sushi." Sony Pictures
Alicia Vikander The Oscar winner gained 12 pounds of pure muscle to portray Lara Croft in Tomb Raider under the guidance of Magnus Lygdback, who also trained Gal Gadot for Wonder Woman. For seven months prior to filming, the 5-foot-5 actress endured MMA-fighting training for an hour a day for six or seven days a week in addition to rock climbing, swimming and intensive strength training to bulk up. YouTube
Kumail Nanjiani "Shook" pretty much sums up the internets reaction to Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjianis insane transformation for Marvels Eternals. "I found out a year ago I was going to be in Marvels Eternals and decided I wanted to transform how I looked. I would not have been able to do this if I didnt have a full year with the best trainers and nutritionists paid for by the biggest studio in the world," he admitted alongside a since viral shirtless Instagram photo in which his ripped body is on full display. "I'm glad I look like this, but I also understand why I never did before. It would have been impossible without these resources and time." One of his trainers David Higgins added on Instagram: "Its not just about lifting heavy weights, its about balance and consistency, both physical and mental." @kumailn
Alison Brie From Mad Men to GLOW, Alison Brie has been transformed into an entirely different person for the Netflix series in which she portrays a wrestler. Her trainer, Jason Walsh, held her accountable for a workout plan that was a mix of cardio and strength training four days a week, sometimes twice daily. Her workouts, which she frequently documents on Instagram, include heavy bag slams, deadlifts, pull-ups, the VersaClimber and more Rise Movement deadly concoctions. @alisonbrie
Emily Blunt Celeb trainer Jason Walsh is also responsible for whipping Emily Blunt into butt-kicking shape for Edge Of Tomorrow. Walsh told Womens Health UK that they trained for just two months and included stunt practice, sprints, endurance training, and weighted vest training up to 30 pounds. Her prep even inspired costar Tom Cruise to join in on workouts at times! Warner Bros.
Jennifer Lawrence The Hunger Games actress traded in her bow and arrow for a pair of ballet slippers in Red Sparrow, and it wasnt an easy feat. "It was really brutal. I have so much respect for those athletes / artists. It's amazing what they do, but as soon as I wrapped the ballet scene, I threw my shoes in the trash. Done," J.Law told E! News . She practiced ballet for three months for three hours a day with the same coach who worked with both Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in Black Swan. Murray Close - Getty Images
Chris Hemsworth "Thors workout" might be the most Googled workout on the Internet. Chris Hemsworths bulging biceps and basically 0% body fat could inspire pretty much anyone to get moving. Aside from sweat-inducing workouts, the Aussie also focuses on diet. "Back then, I just ate huge steaks, chicken breasts and broccoliand I didnt feel great," he told Mens Health . "These days, I eat a lot more plant-based foods, and I feel much better." Marvel Studios
Cate Blanchett Cate also worked out with Hemsworth personal trainer and BFF Luke Zocchi to get into the best shape of her life to play Marvels first female villain in Thor: Ragnarok. "It was hideous. It was horrendous," she candidly told Coveteur . "It was a hardcore cardio and weights circuit, but it only lasted 20 minutes because he had to fit it in between scenes." Marvel
Scarlett Johansson ScarJo has one of the most coveted bodies in Hollywoodand she puts in the work for it. Her trainer, Eric Johnson, told the Hollywood Reporter her fitness commitment "is like brushing her teeth. It's just part of her routine." So what exactly does it entail to be the Avengers Black Widow? Forty-five-minute- to hour-long sessions four to five days a week, including plyometric work, Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics work, hot yoga, fight training and SLT Pilates as well as cardio-based sprint work, battle ropes and kettlebells. Johnson added another "bit of Hollywood magic" is to drop carbs shortly before filming or an appearance. Marvel
Hilary Swank Not to play favorites here, but Hilary Swank deserves utmost recognition for her grueling transformation in 2004 for Million Dollar Baby. While she did win an Oscar, filmgoers will forever be fascinated with her regimen, which included 2.5 hours of boxing and 2 hours of lifting weights every day, six days a week for three months. She gained 19 pounds of muscle by also following a strict diet that would leave her having to wake up in the middle of the night to consume protein. "There was a point where I could only eat 50 grams of carbs a day," she said at the time . "Just to give you an example of that, an 8-ounce glass of apple juice has 30 grams of carbs in it." Michael Caulfield Archive - Getty Images
Zoe Saldana The Guardians Of The Galaxy star is no stranger to getting into shape for a role, but Avatar was a learning experience for the actress, who, along with the rest of the cast, were wired into performance-capture suits and headgear to film. "It was hard at first," she said . "But once we understood the technology and got used to the physicality of it, it was the most liberating thing." Jason Merritt/TERM - Getty Images
Daisy Ridley Daisy Ridley became a recognizable name after scoring the role of Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The actress incorporated cardio, weightlifting, stunt practice and sword fighting workouts spanning five hours a day, five days a week to prepare, according to Elle . YouTube
Mark Wahlberg Marky Marks ever-evolving bulk-ups are now famous. The movie star even wakes up at an alarming 2:30 AM to get them in. His day consists of not one, but two workouts, and also a "cryo chamber recovery" sessionand often golf. Instagram
Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman is a different kind of specimen. The Wolverine actors trainer David Kingsbury revealed that to get into tip-top shape for 2017's Loganright after Les Miserables, when he was the most "lean" hed ever beenthey "broke the training into two phases: the bulk and the cut." They focused on "a combination of low-intensity training and intervals to keep bringing the body-fat levels down while bulking." While you wrap your head around that, the duo also lived by "carb cycling," aka only consuming "carbs on weight training days" and going "low-carb" on rest days. Instagram
Brie Larson Yep, Brie Larson did indeed get so strong she was able to push a "5,000 [pound] Jeep (with a full tank of gas)" for 60 seconds while training to portray Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel. The actress also worked with celeb trainer Jason Walsh to conquer 275-pound hip thrusts, rock climbing workouts, Thor-inspired hammer and medicine ball throws, mixed martial arts training, band workouts and boxing. Instagram
Chris Pratt "Three or four hours a day of just consistent, ass-kicking hard work," is what Chris Pratt will tell you the secret to dropping 60 pounds in 6 months is. The Guardians Of The Galaxy hunk famously went from chubby Andy Dwyer on Parks And Recreation to one of the hunkiest (did we mention hes a hunk yet?) superheroes in the galaxy by combining battle ropes and medicine ball work with Tabata and CrossFit-style workouts to strengthen and condition. Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection - Everett
Tom Hardy The Academy Award-nominated actor is no stranger to transforming himself into physically challenging roles, but his four-times-per-day training sessions for The Dark Knight Rises earned him an additional 30 pounds of muscle and strength. Hardys workouts consisted of brief, 20-minute strength training workouts in the morning, at lunchtime, in the early evening, and before bed, according to Mens Journal . Warner Bros.
Jake Gyllenhaal Jake Gyllenhaals 2014 Southpaw role saw him pack on 28 pounds of pure sweat and boxer muscle. Coach Terry Claybon had the actor getting his heart rate up through various workouts including a mix of running, jumping rope, footwork drills, shadow boxing and more. Wanda Pictures
Anne Hathaway In preparation for her role as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, Anne Hathaway stuck to a vegan, anti-inflammatory diet which included whole grains to control blood sugar and good fats like avocados and nuts. And having to do the job in a skin-tight leather catsuit took its toll on the Oscar winner. "[The suit] was a psychological terrorist," she told Allure in July 2012. "The suit, thoughts of my suit, changing my life so I would fit into that suit. It dominated my year." Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
Mila Kunis Mila couldnt even recognize herself after dropping almost 25 pounds for Black Swan. While she didnt bulk up or pack on muscle, her transformation deserves recognitionand a warning label. At 95 pounds, I would literally look at myself in the mirror and I was like, Oh my God! she told E! News . I had no shape. All you saw was bone. I was like, This looks gross. Fox Searchlight/Courtesy Everett Collection
Emma Stone Trainer Jason Walsh also worked with Emma Stone to portray tennis legend Billie Jean King in Battle Of The Sexes. "Shes very lean as is so we didnt have to focus on getting her body fat down," Walsh told E! News , revealing the actress added in protein shakes to her diet to bulk. "She put on 15 pounds, and that was really the goal from the beginning." As for their sweat sessions, Walsh said Emma would meet him five days a week, twice daily for four of those five days. Jon Kopaloff - Getty Images
Demi Moore The icon paved the way for future badass women when she took on the challenge to portray real-life Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jordan ONeill in 1997s G.I. Jane. Not only did she shave her head for the role, she restricted her diet to only high-protein, high-calorie food and participated in intensive military training . Getty Images
Charlize Theron Charlize gained 50 pounds for 2018s Tully, but she was left with lingering side affects. "I got hit in the face pretty hard with depression," she told Entertainment Tonight. "Yeah, for the first time in my life I was eating so much processed foods and I drank way too much sugar. I was not that fun to be around on this film." Even worse? It took almost two years to lose the weight. Focus Features
Natalie Portman Disclaimer that no one should try Natalie Portmans Black Swan dietbut her dedication did earn her an Oscar. The actress said training for the role was literal hell and after losing 20 pounds to portray a perfectionist dancer consuming only carrots and almonds, "there were some nights that I thought I literally was going to die." "It was the first time I understood how you could get so wrapped up in a role that it could sort of take you down, she added. James Devaney - Getty Images