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Robert De Niro reveals the 'extreme lengths' he went to gain weight for Raging Bull role


Robert De Niro has opened up about the extreme lengths he went to to put on 60lbs for his role in the 1980 movie Raging Bull, for which he won his first Best Actor Oscar

Robert De Niro has recently discussed the astonishing measures he took for his iconic role in the '80s blockbuster, Raging Bull. The film chronicles the journey of middleweight boxing champ Jake LaMotta, portrayed by De Niro, showcasing both his professional highs and lows and also his rocky private life. In other news, the Hollywood star gave a rare glimpse into his personal life as a father ahead of his youngest daughter Gia's second birthday in April.

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