Jesse Plemons Reflects on Weight Gain Impact for Black Mass Role

Jesse Plemons has reflected on his experience of gaining weight for his role as mobster Kevin Weeks in 2015's Black Mass, stating that while he does not regret the decision, it had negative effects on his well-being and career. He acknowledged that the weight gain led to being pigeonholed into certain roles, impacting his identity. Plemons indicated that he would think twice about gaining weight for a role again, given the difficulty he faced in losing it afterward. His recent role in the 2024 film Civil War prompted him to adopt healthier lifestyle changes, including intermittent fasting, which helped him lose weight and expand his acting opportunities. Plemons shared that balancing his health and raising his young children motivated him to regain control over his physique. He expressed that losing weight not only improved his energy levels but also opened doors to new roles in his acting career.