Rodrigo Santoro Xerxes 300 makeup

Name: Rodrigo Santoro Xerxes 300 makeup
Uploaded: 2026-07-03T15:05:40.654Z
Duration: 30 s
Channel: Professional Portal ☀️

by Professional Portal ☀️: Movies

Rodrigo Santoro has revealed the grueling process behind his portrayal of Xerxes in 300 (2006). He spent between 4½ and 5 hours each day in makeup and initially attempted to wax his entire body to remove all hair. Santoro recalled, “I tried to wax first. The body, from head to toe. It was like The 40-Year-Old Virgin... I couldn't handle it...after chest...I resorted to...a razor.” The full interview is available at

Transcript (en)

Let me guess... You must be... Xerxes. Come, Leonidas. Let us reason together. It would be a regrettable waste. We would be not sure if that was a reason.

Rodrigo Santoro Xerxes 300 makeup

Transcript (en)

Let me guess... You must be... Xerxes. Come, Leonidas. Let us reason together. It would be a regrettable waste. We would be not sure if that was a reason.