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Charlize Theron is a classic example of the latter.
Detractors claim that “getting ugly” to play a character is a surefire way to score an Oscar.
However, that pushes aside Theron’s obvious acting chops.
We’re checking out five other actors who look exactly like the real-life people they played.
Kutcher is the spitting image of the Apple co-founder.
So, it wasn’t surprising when he landed the lead role in the 2013 biopic"Jobs.
“Kutcher admitted he was “terrified” to portray the tech mogul, an idol of his.
“I almost felt compelled to defensively play the role,” Kutcher toldThe Vergein July 2013.
“…Even if I screw it up and totally bomb it, I love that guy.
I love that guy.
I’d rather have someone that cared about him screw it up than someone who didn’t.”
“He went on a fruitarian diet.
I went on a cheeseburger diet.
The toll was a lot harder on him than it was on me,” Gad toldVarietyin August 2013.
Meanwhile, Kutcher said he was also willing to humble himself a trait Jobs wasn’t exactly known for.
I found an acting coach that helped me do it,” Kutcher shared.
Not surprisingly, Lopez was proud of the achievement.
Not often," she toldAccess Hollywoodat the “Selena” premiere.
“It’s a celebration of her life, and uplifting and inspiring, just like she was.”
Despite effortlessly nailing Selena’s physical appearance, Lopez had to put serious work into perfecting her mannerisms.
“It’s almost like the actor was born for the part.
However, it nearly didn’t happen, as Oldman had zero interest in portraying the troubled punk icon.
I had no interest in the Sex Pistols.
I looked at it and thought, ‘Why?
Why would you make a movie about these people?’
But it’s got its charms, [there’s] great things in it.
“Lydon took great umbrage at the director’s decision to consult with his long-time adversary rather than him.
“He used as his point of reference of all the people on this earth Joe Strummer!
That guttural singer from The Clash?
What the f*** did he know about Sid and Nancy?”
he was Malcolm X.
Still, Washington remained faithful to the character throughout, nailing his distinctive, rousing speech style and mannerisms.
He wasn’t fazed by the enormity of the task; in fact, he welcomed the challenge.
“…You know, ignorance is bliss.
I was like, when do we start?”
Washington admitted filming was easier because Lee gave him the creative license and freedom to let loose.
“I would put speeches together; they just kept loading the camera,” he explained.
“I kept talking, I talk anything.
“There really never was a day she wasn’t there.”
Stewart admitted that the iconic rocker is pretty terrifying when you first meet her.
But, once you get to know her, she’s a veritable pussycat.
“She has this armor on that is just kind of penetrating; she’s really tough.
“It’s a self-protective thing because she’s super soulful and sensitive.”
Jett was equally as appreciative of Stewart.
She believes the “Twilight” star nailed the part and played her to perfection.
“It’s the little things that other people might not notice, but Kristen picked up on.”
