Angelina Jolie is the latest star that's been asked to gain weight, joining celebrities like Megan Fox and Victoria Beckham. The Thomas Crown Affair 2 directors said they would like to see the once voluptuous Angelina add a few extra pounds to her now lithe frame.
Angelina, 33, gave birth to twins earlier this month, but shedding baby weight should be the least of her worries. In fact, the actress was criticized for not having but on enough weight during her pregnancy. In addition, it's rumored that she fainted on the set of Wanted to do being undernourished.
However, delving into boxes of Krispy Kreme and downing caramel Frappucinos aren't exactly the solutions on the doctor's prescription list. Nope, producers want Angelina Jolie back, with the muscular, toned and sexy body only a healthy diet and regular fitness sessions can develop.
"Ideally they want Angelina to put on two stone for the role," a source told the UK Daily Mirror. That's 28 lbs!
"It is going to be very physically demanding, which is why they want her to carry the extra weight.
"She was also slated for being too skinny to portray an action woman, and for Thomas Crown they want a convincing female lead.
"Hopefully, she will take them up on it - a few extra pounds wouldn't hurt her."
Below are some more celebrities who have been asked to gain weight.
Angelina Jolie Asked to Gain Weight
"Thomas Crown Affair 2" Requirements
Trend Themes
1. Body-positive Transformations - The trend of casting actors with diverse body types and asking them to gain/lose weight according to the role requirements.
2. Holistic Wellness Programs - Companies offering wellness programs and diet plans to help actors gain weight in a healthy manner.
3. Digital Body Scanning - New trend of actors digitally scanning their bodies to track their weight gain progress.
Industry Implications
1. Film Industry - Casting directors and filmmakers are looking to change the traditional beauty standards in Hollywood by casting actors who represent a more diverse range of body types.
2. Fitness Industry - Fitness programs are now focusing on providing holistic solutions for weight gain rather than extreme diets.
3. Technology Industry - Developing new technologies to help actors track their body transformations digitally, reducing the need for physical body tests.