Transcript (en)

To the tabloid press, Christian Bale is almost a mystery or even a disappointment, and it's easy to understand why. Imagine being a journalist who has followed a global superstar for years, only to discover that he still drives the same old 2003 Toyota pickup truck and does his own grocery shopping. No luxury car collection, no hypercars, no extravagant parties. He doesn't even have social media to share details about his daily life or what he had for breakfast. While other actors dominate the red carpets, Bale does everything he can to disappear as soon as the credits roll. But everything changes when he steps onto a movie set. We all remember his spectacular transformations. He once dropped to around 110 pounds for a role, only to return a few months later with an impressive muscular physique. He doesn't just change his costume. He literally rebuilds his body and his career, earning numerous awards, including the prestigious Oscar. Yet millions of viewers don't admire him for his trophies, but for a rare quality in Hollywood, his authenticity. Instead of wild parties, he prefers peaceful walks with his family. Married to the same woman for over 25 years, he raises his two children away from the spotlight.