Synopsis
Shallow Hal follows Hal Larson, a superficial man hypnotized by self-help guru Tony Robbins to see only people's inner beauty. He falls deeply in love with Rosemary, a kind-hearted woman he perceives as stunning, unaware she is considered overweight by society's standards. The film blends comedy with a heartfelt message about looking beyond physical appearances to find true love.
Did You Know?
- Gwyneth Paltrow wore a fat suit weighing around 25 pounds.
- Jack Black reportedly found wearing the fat suit very eye-opening.
- Tony Robbins plays himself, hypnotizing Hal in the elevator.
- The film grossed over $141 million worldwide at the box office.
- Gwyneth Paltrow also filmed scenes without the fat suit as Rosemary.
Iconic Quotes
- Hal, all I ask is that you try to see people's inner beauty.
- You know what I notice about really beautiful women? They don't know they're beautiful.
- I'm not shallow. I just know what I like.
- She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life.
- Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.