Apart from bringing the iconic superhero ‘Batman’ to life on screen, Christian Bale is the undisputed King of Hollywood’s body transformation. Be it putting on weight and working on muscles to get into the batman suit or shredding down pounds to play the role of serial killer Patrick Bateman, Christian has time and again made the impossible possible. Apart from acting, transforming the body with the aid of bodybuilding has been an integral part of the Hollywood star.

Years after playing one reel role after another to perfection, back in 2019, the Academy award winner came to an important realization.

When the realization hit Bale hard

Christian’s name is almost synonymous with ‘versatility.’ Bale’s chameleonic technique has cemented his name in the list of Hollywood’s elite. Be it losing weight, shaving his head, or putting on some extra pounds, if the role demands, Christian would give in his best.

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His iconic body transformations did not just leave the audience amazed but also earned him numerous awards. However, after 20-long years of such endeavors, back in 2019, Bale bid adieu to his ‘extreme bodyweight rollercoaster.’

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Speaking with Sunday Times Culture, Bale revealed, “I can’t keep doing it. I really can’t,” He realized that for the sake of his health, his regimes of extreme weight loss and gain have to stop. He said, “My mortality is staring me in the face.”

What made Christian Bale come to that realization?

There is no denying that over the years, Christian has successfully mastered the art of body transformation. In 2019 when he was doing the James Mangold directorial venture “Ford v Ferrari,” he realized his physical constraints. Speaking about it, he said, “I’ve become a little bit more boring now because I’m older.”

The award-winning actor further said, “I feel like if I keep doing what I’ve done in the past, I’m going to die. So, I’d prefer not to die.” For the unversed, Bale dropped to 120 pounds at the beginning of filming for 2004’s The Machinist, losing about 60 pounds in just four months.

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Again to get into the molds of Batman, he worked out at the gym and lifted weights. He may have left behind his amazing days of transformation, but the legacy that he has crafted remains unmatched!