10 Insane Actor Transformations Never Rewarded With An Oscar

9. Jared Leto €“ Chapter 27 (2007)

Jared Leto Chapter 27 In order to portray Mark David Chapman, John Lennon€™s killer, Jared Leto gained more than 60 pounds for €œChapter 27.€ The dramatic weight gain resulted in Leto needing a wheelchair for a short time, possibly due to gout, according to the Boston Globe. Just in case you think he got fat the fun way, he told the LA Times he gained the weight by drinking microwaved ice cream mixed with soy sauce and olive oil. Just try that for a midnight snack, and then comment below after you€™ve puked it all up. Like 50 Cent, he not only didn€™t even see a nomination, his performance got poor reviews. But this isn€™t the first time Leto has undergone transformation without reward, he shed pounds for €œRequiem for a Dream,€ which received much better reviews. It just seems the Academy doesn€™t care about looks, even if it means a ruined-looking rock star, unless they see great acting €“ or politicking, if catty rumors are to be believed.
 
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