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Jude Law reveals he gorged on 'late night pasta and ice-cream' for his 'extreme' transformation into a bloated Henry VIII as he reflects on THAT 'upsetting' Chris Rock jibe


The Closer actor, 51, revealed his metamorphosis for the role was his 'most extreme transformation yet', while also reflecting on some of the lower moments of his career.

Starring alongside Alicia Vikander, who plays Henry VIII's sixth wife Katherine Parr, Jude transforms into a miserable incarnation of the king who could barely walk at the time, weighed 28st and needed nine men to lift him on his horse. Starring alongside Alicia Vikander , who plays Henry VIII's sixth wife Katherine Parr, Jude transforms into a miserable incarnation of the king who could barely walk at the time The London-born star, originally from Lewisham, has been Hollywood's darling between the 1990s and early 200s after his legendary performances in films as The Talented Mr Ripley (pictured with Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow), Closer, Cold Mountain, Road To Perdition

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