Anne Hathaway is reportedly on a 500 calorie diet for “Les Miserables”

By: Amy Andrews | Published Saturday, March 31, 2012, 10:00 AM | Updated Saturday, March 31, 2012, 10:00 AM

Anne Hathaway has apparently had to slash her daily food intake in a bid to drop two dress sizes in time for her death scenes in the movie adaptation of ‘Les Miserables.'

The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ star – who plays single mother and prostitute Fantine – is said to be surviving on just two apples a day and a protein shake.

A source said: “Anne is playing a destitute factory worker-come-lady of the night. Unfortunately, she only has 15 to 20 days to lose as much weight as possible – up to a stone-and-a-half (21lbs) – because she’s been filming the scenes showing her fit and healthy, almost slightly chubby.

“It’s not ideal but, as with any high-budget movie, there are strict time constraints.”
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However, the insider insists producers of the movie – which also stars Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe – will be keeping a close eye on the 29-year-old actress' health.The source told the Daily Mirror: “Anne knows the risk of such an extreme diet and will undergo weekly medicals to make sure everything is still functioning as it should do.”