Every once in a while, a role will require Hollywood stars to go the extra mile and embrace the character they are both playing — physically as well as mentally. As the 88th Academy Awards ceremony approaches, we take a look at some of the most dramatic physical transformations our beloved actors and actresses have undergone for the sake of art. Photo: Getty Images
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In 2015, Eddie Redmayne took the film industry by storm with his stellar performance as Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything', which earned him an Oscar. In 2016, he made another transformation for drama 'The Danish Girl'. With his feminine mannerisms and delicate appearance, Eddie played a convincing Lili Elbe – one of the first to receive the gender reassignment surgery. Photo: Rex
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Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett drastically altered her appearance for the video project 'Manifesto' by German artist Julian Rosefeldt. This scene, where Cate took on the persona of a homeless man, left fans slack-jawed. The Australian took on 13 personas for the project, including a teacher, a newsreader and a factory worker. Photo: Getty Images
