Gwyneth Paltrow's Transformation in "Shallow Hal" Gwyneth Paltrow, known for her roles in films like "Shakespeare in Love" and the "Iron Man" franchise, took on a unique challenge in the 2001 comedy "Shallow Hal." She played Rosemary, a plus-size woman who becomes the love interest of Hal (Jack Black), a man magically cursed to see only a person's inner beauty. Paltrow underwent a physical transformation for the role. She wore a prosthetic suit and makeup to appear overweight. In interviews, Pal