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Halle Berry went eight weeks without bathing for a role

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If you want to play a convincing addict, clearly the first step is to become a biohazard. To prepare for her role in 'Jungle Fever', Halle Berry refused to bathe for eight entire weeks. Her co-stars were reportedly thrilled, learning firsthand that true artistry smells exactly like two months of accumulated bodily sweat.

Halle Berry went eight weeks without bathing for a role
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