10 Actors Who Took On Roles in Fat Suits (5 of 6)

Martin Lawrence — Big Momma’s series

The Big Momma movies are basically a heat-stroke hazard disguised as a family comedy. Lawrence’s Big Momma suit was heavy enough to need cooling tubes, and filming in the summer turned the set into a sauna. But Lawrence’s commitment is undeniable, especially considering he almost died once wearing that latex atrocity.

Robin Williams — Mrs. Doubtfire

Few movie makeovers are as instantly iconic as Daniel Hillard, played by Robin Williams, becoming Mrs. Doubtfire. The face mask is, of course, the main attraction, but the full set—the suit, stockings, and cardigans—sells the illusion. In the movie, it may seem like it takes Williams minutes to put the suit on, it was actually hours of meticulous prep and application. The final look was so beloved that the main costume was later sold at auction for serious cash.