Getting in shape is no easy task, for anybody. But getting in the kind of peak physical condition as some of Hollywood's most revered actors is damn near impossible.
Recently, actor Channing Tatum sat down with Kelly Clarkson to discuss his upcoming film Magic Mike's Last Dance. In the interview, Channing revealed that in order to look the way he does on screen — he has to literally starve himself.
Long gone are the days when Channing used to shake his money-maker in Ricky Martin's music videos. No, I'm not lying. A lot of people have no memory of it, but yes, it's true.
However, he's famous for a whole lot more now (as he rightfully deserves to be).
But of all the memorable films Channing has appeared in, he's best known for a little film called 'Magic Mike'.
In case you've been living under a rock for the last decade, Magic Mike tells the story of a veteran stripper who dreams of one day owning his own custom furniture business.
Hot on the heels of Magic Mike mania, Tatum starred in the film's first sequel Magic Mike XXL back in 2015. A third and presumably final film, Magic Mike's Last Dance, is in pre-production.
During a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly and Channing sat down to discuss Magic Mike. Needless to say, we learned some very interesting things about what he went through.
After the hostess got Channing to confirm that the third film is indeed happening, production flashed a photo of a shirtless Tatum in full-on Magic Mike mode.
"That might be the reason why I didn't want to do a third one," Channing admitted. "Because I have to look like that."
"It's hard to look like, even if you do work out, to be that kind of 'in shape' — it's not natural," Tatum said flatly.
"'Well' is not even — that's not even healthy," Channing replied. "You have to starve yourself. I don't think when you're that lean it's actually healthy."
The hostess told Channing that's the reason why she herself doesn't work out — because she's just trying to lead by example and help to save peoples' lives.
Kelly asked Channing to describe the mental process behind getting in shape.
"Truly, I don't know how people who work a 9-5 actually stay in shape," Tatum answered.
Tatum also said that he works out twice a day and can only eat select meals at certain times.
Kelly then asked Channing to name the food item he misses the most while attempting to get into tip-top shape.
That's right — his diet is so strict that he can't even allow himself the luxury of seasoning his food! And that's really the most BASIC of seasoning. Hopefully, he managed to put in some herbs...
Not many actors out there are willing to literally starve themselves for their fans and for their art. Which, I mean, I don't blame them considering the major trauma that can potentially put on your body.
If you ever need to feel better about yourself, give me a call. I will be more than happy to lift your spirits.
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