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Channing Tatum Swears Off Extreme Weight Changes for Roles

The actor shared his decision on Instagram, citing the physical toll of drastic body transformations required for recent films.

  • Channing Tatum announced he will no longer take on roles requiring significant weight gain or loss, calling the process too hard on his body.
  • The actor shared photos of his body transformation for recent films, showing weights of 235 pounds for 'Josephine' and 175 pounds for 'Roofman.'
  • Tatum expressed gratitude for his genetics, chef, nutritionist, and trainer for helping him achieve these challenging physical changes.
  • He described achieving the lean physique for roles like 'Magic Mike' as unhealthy, involving extreme dieting and unsustainable practices.
  • Tatum’s decision aligns with growing concerns in Hollywood about the physical and mental health risks of extreme body transformations for roles.
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