Weighty Role's Toll: Theron's 50lb Gain, $2M Box Office & Depression

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Charlize Theron's extreme commitment: Gained 50lbs for Tully role.

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– Emotional toll: Theron faced depression due to weight gain.

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– Tully's box office disappointment: Only $15M from $13M budget.

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– Personal connection: Theron related to the struggles of the character.

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– Truthful portrayal: Theron aims for authenticity in her roles.

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– Long-lasting impact: It took over a year to lose the Tully weight.

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However, despite her efforts, the movie just earned $15 million off a $13 million budget

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Theron told Mercury News. “I don’t think this would have connected with me in the way that it did if I didn’t have children

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