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Val Kilmer got so fat


Did Mr. Kilmer just get heavy for this film? I always remember him being a very thin guy.

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Well he got a lot of weight added to his frame to play Philip in "Alexander" (which is definitely one of his best supporting roles), and he lost most of it for "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (another epic performance).

After that, I dunno. He's 50, so he'll obviously have gotten some more weight on his frame.

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I didnt even know it was him til after the credits, I was like who is big bad ass dude... i was like wow.

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I didn't recognize him at first, either. Then when I did I was kinda shocked. I remember the volleyball scene in Top Gun which, I realize, was a looooot of years ago when he was a much younger man.

'Course, he's only 2.5 years older than Tom Cruise, who's still in pretty good shape, physically.

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Tom Cruise doesnt age...those scientologists must be up to something

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I noticed he was heavier in his cameo in "The Love Guru".

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He was also fattening up a bit (ie. more moon-faced) in (I think) "Mystic River" as a cop.

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