Liam Hemsworth on how he got ripped for 'The Dressmaker'

He's known for his rock-hard abs and chiseled physique, but Liam Hemsworth has confessed he “didn't eat for weeks,” to slim down for The Dressmaker.

In an interview with E! News, the Aussie actor reveals that going hungry was the only way he could get himself lean enough for his shirtless scene with co-star Kate Winslet.

“[I] could actually hear his stomach growling," Kate shares.

“I thought: ‘Poor darling, for God's sake just give him some chips!'"

And that's the first thing Liam did once the starvation was over.

“I wanted to go anywhere with burgers and fries,” says the hottie, who's character falls for the local dressmaker (Kate Winslet).

Despite being known for following a vegan diet, the 26-year-old let his hair down, admitting, “I think I ate a lot of chips after that day.”

While he looks confident in the shirtless scene, The Hunger Games actor says he had a tough time getting used to his smaller physique.

“I did some pushups in my trailer. Anytime you're going to come out and take your top off, it's good to do a couple of pushups … It's very difficult to come out and just take your clothes off,” he said.

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Well Liam, lean or muscly, you're always a hunk in our eyes!

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