#7: Hilary Swank Lived as a Man for Boys Don’t Cry (1999)
To prepare for Boys Don’t Cry (1999), Hilary Swank spent weeks living publicly as a man. She cut her hair short, bound her chest, and introduced herself as James to strangers. The experience helped her portray Brandon Teena with remarkable authenticity and earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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