Stars Who Damaged Their Health and Almost Died Preparing for a Role

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Matthew McConaughey – “Dallas Buyers Club”

2012 was a turning point for the actor. McConaughey decided to be serious — both in his personal life and in his career. He married Brazilian model Camila Alves and instead of another romantic comedy, he chose the script for Dallas Buyers Club, a drama about AIDS.

This role was difficult for Matthew: he was spiritually and physically exhausted. For the role of an HIV-positive hero, McConaughey lost 12 kilograms, after which he began to have problems with his vision. Fortunately, the actor consulted doctors in time, but the consequences of extreme weight loss (nausea, dizziness, problems with blood pressure and digestion) tormented McConaughey for a year after filming.