18 June 2026
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Ahead of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha release, HELLO! India lists the actresses who physically transformed for roles
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To play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, the star trained extensively in kickboxing, gymnastics and weapons handling
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To portray Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot trained through weightlifting, horse riding and sword combat for the role
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Hilary Swank gained nearly 20 pounds of muscle for her Academy Award-winning performance in Million Dollar Baby
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Scarlett Johansson dove into strength training, combat practice and stunt work for her role as Marvel's Black Widow
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For Mad Max: Fury Road, Charlize Theron focused on strength, endurance and stunt training to bring Furiosa to life
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Brie Larson spent nine months building strength and endurance through boxing and stunt work for Captain Marvel
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Viola Davis underwent months of military-style boot camp training to play an Agojie warrior in The Woman King
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In the Tomb Raider reboot, Alicia Vikander underwent seven months of training to build significant muscle mass for her role
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