Just months later, the rising star was invited to host SNL where he wore a dreadlock wig and put on a Jamaican accent to introduce the musical guest of the night Sean Paul.
In order to play Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew who survives the Holocaust and is left with the ruins of his life among the ruins of Warsaw, Adrien lost 30lbs, cut off contact with his girlfriend and even went off-grid for a time.
Months later, Adrien found himself in hot water again when he wore a dreadlock wig and put on a Jamaican accent to introduce Sean Paul on Saturday Night Live.
The star won an Oscar for his portrayal of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew who survives the Holocaust and is left with the ruins of his life among the ruins of Warsaw in The Pianist (pictured).
Adrien Brody caused a stir in Hollywood when he became the youngest ever Oscar winner at the age of 29 in 2003 (pictured) but his career faced several ups and downs afterward.
