14 handsome actors who were not afraid to show a different side of themselves (15 photos)

We appreciate actors for their talented transformations and true emotions. But sometimes getting into the role is not so easy - the characters can be ambiguous. There are also cases when actors have to sacrifice one of their main professional tools, their beauty, for the sake of one role. In this post you will see stars who were not afraid to do their part and sacrifice their attractiveness.





1. Jared Leto - "Suicide Squad"



In 2015, Jared Leto played the Joker. He was so immersed in the role that he would do crazy things on set from time to time, making everyone nervous. Leto gave all the Suicide Squad actors Joker-themed gifts. For example, he gave Margot Robbie a rat.

2. Margot Robbie - "Mary, Queen of Scots"





The heroine of Margot Robbie in this film is Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland. The characters' makeup and hairstyles made a huge impression on critics, and the film was nominated for an Oscar in this category.

3. Tom Cruise - "Top Tropics"



In this film, Tom wore a suit that made him look fatter, prosthetic arms that made the character's hands disproportionately large, and a bald cap.

4. Naomie Harris - "Pirates of the Caribbean"



In the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Naomi played fortune teller Tia Dalma. In the second part she also turned out to be the nymph Calypso. In Homer's Odyssey, it was she who detained Odysseus, preventing him from returning home after the Trojan War. In the film, Tia Dalma sheltered Captain Barbossa, whom everyone thought was dead.

5. Javier Bardem - "Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge"



Christoph Waltz was originally offered the role, but he turned it down. So Javier Bardem became part of the franchise and appeared in part 5, playing Captain Armando Salazar.

6. Helena Bonham Carter - Harry Potter franchise



Helena Bonham Carter played the dark lord Lord Voldemort's loyal henchwoman, Bellatrix Lestrange, in the Harry Potter film series.

7. Cate Blanchett - "Manifesto"



In Manifesto, Cate Blanchett portrayed 13 different characters. Apart from her charming and attractive portrayals, she also played a garbage worker and a homeless man in this film.

8. Nicole Kidman - "Destroyer"



The role of Erin Bell brought Nicole Kidman a nomination for the Golden Globe Award in the category “Best Actress”.

9. Meryl Streep - "Into the Woods"



Meryl Streep's believable portrayal of the witch earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

10. Michelle Pfeiffer - "Stardust"



Michelle Pfeiffer appears on screen in this character for just a few seconds. She is charming in the rest of the film. However, her transformation is so radical that most people who have seen the film consider the scene to be unforgettable.

11. Anne Hathaway - "The Witches"



In this film, Anne Hathaway plays the evil High Witch who disguises her horrific injuries with magic.

12. Bill Nighy - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest



The captain of the Flying Dutchman, the fierce Davy Jones, was played by Bill Nighy. When creating the character, his appearance was computer generated. However, many thought that the filmmakers used a latex mask.

13. Charlize Theron - "Monster"



The film is based on the life story of American serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who was skillfully portrayed on screen by the beautiful Charlize Theron.

14. Ralph Fiennes - Harry Potter franchise



British actor Ralph Fiennes played one of the most famous villains in film history - Voldemort.