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Henry Cavill Reveals How He Got Revenge After Childhood Bullies' Weight Jibes

Henry Cavill Gets Revenge On Childhood Bullies In The Best Way Possible
Daniel Welsh
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Henry Cavill has revealed how he got back at the bullies who teased him during his teenage years.

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While he may now be known internationally as one of the most fancied men in the world, the star of ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ has revealed that he wasn’t always so popular.

Opening up to The Sun, he says: “Because I was overweight and I had ambitions, I was target number one for the alphas of each group.”

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However, years later he managed to get the last laugh over the bullies, admitting that now that he’s famous, his tormentors have done a complete 180.

He admits: “I’ve had a couple of awkward moments where I’ve seen one in a room and deliberately ignored him and really enjoyed it.

“He kept looking over and trying to make eye contact and I just kept on blanking him. That was enjoyable because he looks like he’s still a w*****.”

Henry has previously said he thinks that having been bullied at school has helped him become a better actor, telling People magazine: “Someone who is on the outskirts of popularity is someone who gets to look in, so I became very much an observer, and that taught me an awful lot about people.

“It helped me read people very well, which has helped me in this industry. If I can understand the inner workings of a human being, then I can probably be a better actor."

Earlier this week, Henry admitted to a rather embarrassing on-set incident, when he brought new meaning to the term “wooden acting”, during a sex scene.

13 Clues Henry Cavill Would Be Superman One Day
That Jaw!(01 of11)
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He's got the manliest, most Kryptonian jawline since, well, Christopher Reeve. Ditto the cleft chin and piercing blue eyes. Who else could play Superman? (credit:Getty Images)
He Already Landed the Part(02 of11)
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He was actually cast as the DC superhero the last time the series got a reboot, but the McG "Flyby" version fell apart. Instead, Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" took flight with Brandon Routh in the lead. (credit:Alamy)
His Brush With Destiny (and Russell Crowe) (03 of11)
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At age 16, he was a rugby-playing extra in the background for a scene in Russell Crowe's film "Proof of Life." Since "Gladiator" was his favorite film, Cavill asked for a bit of advice on becoming an actor. Crowe was quickly mobbed and a heroically inclined young Cavill quickly acted as bodyguard. The Oscar winner sent the thoughtful lad a goodie bag and some good advice. Fast-forward to them both being cast in "Man of Steel" -- Cavill didn't mention the encounter to Crowe (who plays Jor-El), until well into filming. (credit:Warner Bros.)
He's a Huge Nerd(04 of11)
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He didn't pick up the phone when Zack Snyder rang to tell him he'd gotten the coveted part because he was in the middle of a game of World of Warcraft. (credit:Alamy)
He's Already Immortal (05 of11)
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In "Immortals," he played Theseus, a peasant with godlike fighting abilities who takes on a crazed villain bent on world domination: Clearly great practice for playing the invincible son of Jor-El. (In mythology, Theseus is the son of a God, but in the 2011 film, he was merely "chosen" by the gods.) (credit:Alamy)
He's Always Dreamed Big(06 of11)
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As he told Media Geek Network: "I had a very bold imagination and still do. I have never set limits on myself... I just wanted to go for the very big things. From the very beginning I didn’t want to settle for small stuff; I wanted to aim high and go down in a blaze of glory if I didn’t make it and try something else." (credit:Alamy)
Yes, He Dressed Up Like Superman as a Boy(07 of11)
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When asked by Collider if he dressed as Superman as a child, he said:
Yeah! Yeah, I think all of my brothers did at some stage. I’ve even got photos of my little nephews in Superman outfits. Apparently, they went to school when I first heard the news. One of them was wearing a little Superman outfit and the teacher sort of told them off and then spoke to my sister-in-law after, saying, 'I don’t know what’s going on with the boys. I don’t know what you’ve been telling them. They’ve been lying to me, because they’re telling me that their uncle is Superman and frankly it’s ridiculous.' Which brought my sister-in-law out there and she said, 'Actually, it’s not ridiculous; he is [Superman]. So you’ve got to let them wear their little outfits. Thank you very much.' [laughs]
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He Can Rock a Cape(08 of11)
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He proved he could pull off a cape on "The Tudors," even if it was black velvet. And, when he wasn't completely shirtless, he donned a cape or two in "Immortals." (credit:Alloy Entertainment)
Has Served on a Justice League (Of Sorts)(09 of11)
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During his time on "The Tudors," his character, Charles Brandon, the 1st Duke of Suffolk, served on King Henry VII's influential Privy Council. He was also exiled temporarily from Henry's court, which is one of the few things this oft-naked character has in common with the Man of Steel. (credit:Showtime)
He's Superman on the Inside(10 of11)
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Everyone seems to be talking about how Cavill's not just embodying a good guy, he really is a good guy. As GQ put it, "there’s an earnestness that borders on innocence," about him. (credit:Getty Images)
He Lives to Serve(11 of11)
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If he hadn't become an actor, he'd be in the military, he told GQ. Two of his older brothers were in the armed forces, including one in the Royal Marines. “There’s an honesty to the job,” he told the magazine. “It’s something my heart and soul sing to do. Getting stuck in and the camaraderie between soldiers... there’s just something about it that feels natural to me. You know, whenever I see those ‘Be The Best’ Army adverts, a part of me goes, ‘I wish..'" (credit:Getty Images)

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