Paul Mescal gained 22 pounds for 'Gladiator II,' then had to lose 26 in 2 months. He said it was 'misery.'

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Paul Mescal as lucius in gladiator two. he's holding a sword in the colosseum, white dirt on his shoulder and back, and his temple bloodied
Paul Mescal as Lucius in "Gladiator II."

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A woman won gold at the Olympics by eating more and exercising less to gain 22 pounds

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Ellie Aldridge raising her fist at the kitefoiling race at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Ellie Aldridge won an Olympic gold medal in kitefoiling after putting on 22 pounds.

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