Actors frequently undergo physical transformations for their roles, but at times they receive substantial assistance from skilled makeup artists. Occasionally, these transformations are so profound that the actors themselves become unrecognizable.
1. Sarah Paulson as Linda Tripp in American Crime Story (2021)
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2. Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
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3. Mia Goth as Pearl in X (2022)
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4. Helena Bonham Carter as Ari in Planet of the Apes (2001)
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5. Famke Janssen as Muriel in Hansel and Gretel (2013)
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6. Emma Thompson as Miss Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical (2022)
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7. Eddie Murphy as Clarence in Coming to America (1988)
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8. Jamie Clayton as Pinhead in Hellraiser (2022)
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9. Sean Penn as David Kleinfeld in Carlito’s Way (1993)
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10. Halle Berry as Native Woman in Cloud Atlas (2012)
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11. Hugo Weaving as the Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
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12. Sebastian Stan as Edward in A Different Man
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Which of these astounding transformations surprised you the most? Do you believe the role of an actor is as demanding as any other profession? Share your thoughts in the comments!
