Mark Wahlberg has taken to social media to show off the weight he's gained for an upcoming role. In a post shared with his 16.3 million followers on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/markwahlberg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, the 49-year-old Ted actor shared two side-by-side images of himself that show his dramatic body transformation. The first picture shows Wahlberg looking toned and muscular, while the second shows him lying down as he sports a larger frame. Take a look at Wahlberg's post right here:  [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CObTGQcrqb3]] Wahlberg then tagged his own personal chef and credited him for his present appearance, writing in the post's caption: "From left photo 3 weeks ago to this, now. Thanks to <a class="notranslate" tabindex="0" href="https://www.instagram.com/chef_lawrence_d/">@chef_lawrence_d</a> cooking. [sic]" According to <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mark-wahlberg-reveals-look-gaining-024400038.html">Yahoo News</a>, Whalberg revealed in a video two days prior that he has gained 20lbs for the role. It wasn't long before Wahlberg's post quickly picked up a lot of attention from fans; racking up over 808,000 reactions and a further 9,700 comments as of the time of writing. <img class="wp-image-1263105851 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.06.26-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="927" height="161" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@izenhoff]] In fact, a number of followers found themselves relating to Wahlberg more than ever as the actor's new appearance reflects more than a year of COVID lockdowns. Fans rushed to the comments section of the point, as one wrote: "Damn this is literally me after a year of covid. [sic]" <img class="size-full wp-image-1263105854" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.06.11-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="922" height="192" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@dragonberrygrl]] Another person agreed, writing: "Welcome to how the rest of us look post quarantine. [sic]" <img class="wp-image-1263105852 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.06.20-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="926" height="163" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@the_mr_monaco]] A number of other people seemed to prefer Wahlberg's new physique, with one writing: "You look happier with a belly. Lol. [sic]" <img class="size-full wp-image-1263105856" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.06.30-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="936" height="162" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@briah.holbrook]] Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: "How does it feel to have a dad bod?" <img class="size-full wp-image-1263105859" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.05.58-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="917" height="160" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@homar_gomez]] Another fan joked: "When [you're] single vs when [you're] married." <img class="wp-image-1263105853 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.06.17-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="920" height="166" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@april_hamilton]] Other Wahlberg fans seemed more intrigued by what sparked such a drastic difference in the actor's weight, as one fan wrote: "Wow, can't wait to see what role this is for." <img class="wp-image-1263105855 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.06.07-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="914" height="212" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@lil.lenb]] Another added: "Wow kid that's dedication to your job. Looking [forward' to seeing this on the screen." <img class="wp-image-1263105858 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.05.52-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="913" height="162" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@mariolopez]] However, those closest to the star were the most supportive of his brand new look. Saved by the Bell actor Mario Lopez wrote: "Yo. You wear mad chubby well homie! [sic]" <img class="wp-image-1263105857 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-04-at-13.05.47-1.png" alt="An Instagram comment." width="918" height="176" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram/@byrheawahlberg]] Wahlberg's wife, 42-year-old model Rhea Durham, added: "And it looks just as hot in person baby. [sic]" The actor is currently preparing for his role in the upcoming Rosalind Ross' faith-based drama movie, Stu, in which Wahlberg will be playing a boxer-turned-priest. <h6>Featured Image Credit: Alamy</h6>

Mark Wahlberg shows off 20lb weight gain for upcoming role

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