Liam Neeson 'Gaunt'

Liam Neeson Explains His Frail Appearance - “Because Martin Scorsese asked” is the answer to the question of why Liam Neeson has been looking gaunt in recent appearances. Fans have been expressing concern for the actor with his near 20-pound weight loss. Many were concerned there were underlying medical issues but that just isn't the case. According to a report from People on Monday, Liam Neeson's gaunt appearance is because Martin Scorsese asked him to drop the weight for the movie “Silence.” There is nothing dramatic behind it, and fans can rest easy now.

Being a Hollywood star can be tough, especially with all of the critics following actors around. When photos surfaced with Liam Neeson looking gaunt, the worst was immediately expected. Rumors spread about diseases and possibly something terminal. That is clearly not the case. Neeson dropped the weight and looked gaunt because Martin Scorsese asked. How can you say no to your boss? While Neeson does look a bit frail, the change wasn't as drastic as people made it out to be.

Liam Neeson is one of the most well-respected actors and when he appeared gaunt, it shocked his fans. Everyone can rest easy knowing that it only happened because Martin Scorsese asked. There are certain things that actors do in order to remain in their roles or to score new roles. Hollywood can be brutal but it appears that Neeson wasn't too concerned with the gaunt appearance. Now that filming is over, you can expect Liam Neeson to be looking more “healthy” in the days and weeks to come.