Hollywood stars often undergo physical transformations to embody their on-screen characters, and Ryan Gosling has also done the same, whether it’s for the role of Ken in Barbie or the stunt performer in The Fall Guy. However, this commitment to his craft is not new; the Oscar-nominated actor famously transformed his body for the 2011 romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love.
While the film and his performance were well-received, one aspect that garnered particular attention was Gosling’s chiseled abs. When asked about the same during an interview, the actor humorously recounted a scenario involving James Cameron, adding a whimsical touch to his dedication to the role.
Ryan Gosling On His Physical Transformation in Crazy, Stupid, Love
Starring alongside Emma Stone and Steve Carell in the 2011 romantic comedy, Crazy, Stupid, Love, Ryan Gosling took on the role of Jacob Palmer, a character that required him to undergo a notable physical transformation. He diligently followed a strict workout regimen to prepare for the role.
However, he refrained from discussing the intricate details of maintaining his physique when asked if he was photoshopped for the movie. During an interview with Access Hollywood, the actor jokingly explained that his abs in the movie were created through a program by James Cameron. He said,
Yes. It’s actually a program that James Cameron has come up with, it’s called Ab-atar. And you just put on this jumpsuit and there’s like six ping pong balls and then when you do scenes you suddenly magically have muscles.
The interviewer continued to pry about the subject matter, even asking the actor if he would show off his abs during the interview. Gosling, however, kept up with his deadpan humor, saying, “I would never lie to you… I don’t have any ab muscles.”
However, the actor had to follow a diet and workout plan to get in shape for the movie. As per Men’s Journal, the Barbie star cut down on sugar and stuck to a diet that included bananas and protein shakes for the 2011 film. He also worked out five days a week to prepare for the role.
Ryan Gosling Likened His Abs to Pets
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has continued to work on himself, and the actor once again dedicated himself to physical transformation to portray Ken in Barbie. In an interview with Variety, he reflected on his workout routine and diet to prepare for the role.
The Gray Man star worked out four hours a day, took several dance classes, and restricted his diet to almost nothing. “It was basically nothing,” he said before adding, “It was just, like, coffee.”
However, despite all the efforts and work put into transforming his physique, the actor has shared a unique perspective on his abs. As per Men’s Journal, Gosling likened his abs to that of a pet, saying, “After a while, they’re like pets.”
“Because they don’t do anything useful. But you have to feed them and take care of them. Otherwise, they’ll go away,” he further noted. However, it has certainly not stopped him from approaching such transformations for his on-screen roles.
Crazy, Stupid, Love is available to stream on Prime Video.
