Leo said he loved playing Arnie
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Leonardo is no stranger to starring in risky films. Actually, it’s become his career trademark. Never content to accept pretty boy roles, Leo’s often taken on parts where his whole physical appearance is dramatically altered. Playing mentally challenged ‘Arnie’ in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nod, required a major transformation. “In the film I had a chili bowl haircut,” recalls Leo. “It made me look so vile-it was great.” He also had to wear a bulky mouthpiece to make his face look less than perfect-he loved every minute of it!