Looking younger rocks. A close friend of mine hadn’t enjoyed this when he looked 19 (when he really was 27) and was asked for his ID all the time at the entrance of clubs. He is happy that he is not getting ID-ed any more but he still barely looks over 22 at his 30s and he is absolutely loving it.
Of course sometimes there is surgery but some Hollywood stars have made a habit of leaving healthier life styles, working out and looking even better and fitter than their early age. This is good news because they keep getting lead roles and even when they are cast as parents, they have enough scenes to show that they rock. What can I say? For some lucky stars, 40s are the new 30s.
Marisa Tomei
Born in 1964.
Yeah, Marisa can pull it off. She is pretty, young and just lovely in every role. She has a lot of leading roles but even when she is the supporting actress, it is always a pleasure to watch her. You can check her out in What Women Want and Someone Like You.
Terry Hatcher
Born in 1964.
In one of the episodes, Susan (Thatcher)’ s husband Mike (James Denton) gets a plumbing gig in a strip club. When Susan argues that he can’t go, Mike rebels and he claims it is an innocent act and she can’t forbid him. Of course being Susan, she finds a great way to make her point. The next time Mike has a job there, he finds Susan on the stage, stripping. She rocked! Boys, think again before going to a strip club. Because we’ve got a great way to prove our point!
I do have Thatcher’s book Burnt Toast. After all, who better to talk about being fit, healthy and making it in Hollywood?
Timothy Olyphant
1968
I already did a full post on Tim. You can find all about him here.
Hugh Jackman
1968
Have you seen X-Men Origins: Wolverine? If you haven’t, you are missing out on a great action flick. And boys, if you are interested in building solid muscles, I’d suggest buying Men’s Health magazine with Hugh on the cover. In the long run, it really would make you happier than Maxim or Playboy. ; )
Gerard Butler
1969
There’s not much to say, except: This guy rocks. He totally blew it for other guys, as Conan O’ Brien puts in one interview. Oh well, I’ll just link to my review of the Gamer featuring the trailer. Yeah, he kicks ass. A lot.
Justin Chambers
1970
Grey’s Anatomy’s Alex and former model Justin Chambers will be 40 in July, but I feel bad about forgetting about him in my 6 Celebrities That Aged Really Well post. Wow. As much as 7 ( now 8) kids have caused Mel Gibson to mature too soon, it seems like Justin’s 5 kids are serving as a youth fountain. Yes, he has 5.
FOLLOW-UPs
Six Celebrities That Aged Really Well
(featuring Johnny Depp, Tim Robbins, Jon Bon Jovi, Robert Downey Jr., Keanu Reeves, Billy Joe Armstrong)
40 Somethings That Would Make 20-year-olds Jealous
(featuring Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Edward Norton, Clive Owen)
i am jealous 😀
So am I : )
Yes, Marisa Tomei is still fit and attractive…
So is Teri Hatcher… Although, in few recent photos, she looks aged.
Needless to say that Hugh Jackman is a tasty beef cake !!!
@ Patricia: I am so jealous of Teri. Even when she looks aged, she doesn’t look 45. She looks amazing pole-dancing. She probably is one of the hollywood celebrities that do it on a regular basis for fitness purposes.
How do you feel about the other males other than Hugh?
I can’t believe that Timothy Olyphant was 39 years old when he did Hitman in 2007. I mean…what?!? He looks like 29-30, it’s amazing! What kind of face has he? Plastic, rubber or something? Wow
The guy is amazing, right? I couldn’t believe his age when I first found out. But same goes for Justin Chambers. Granted, he is nowhere as cute and hot as Tim, but he no way looks 39!
As for the women, I am so rooting for Marisa and Teri to maintain those looks. They look amazing.
I hate Teri Hatcher (always did) but I have to say she’s great. Marisa is awesome! I saw her streaptease scene in The Wrestler and…oh my God…she’s incredibly sexy. More than a silly 20 years old girl could be. There’s a hope for every woman then. Life is getting longer and it’s a nightmare to think that youth (or attractiveness) is always the same long, because it means that most of the years are of decline… HORRIBLE HORRIBLE thought!
P.S. Justin Chambers doesn’t look like even a man…he’s like a bit aged highschool member:)
You hate Teri? Why? I kinda always liked her. Don’t know why. I guess it is because she is a little like her character Susan in Desperate Housewives (I read her book on her life). And she is good-looking and I loved her look in Tango and Cash.
Marisa Tomei is fantastic. I like her in whatever role I see her in. But as cheesy as I might sound, I guess my favorite Marisa leading role is Untamed Heart with Christian Slater.
Of course there is hope!!! Keep your fingers crossed and we might look just as amazing at her age. My own mother looks awesome – she could pass for her 30s if she wanted to and she is 56;)
Is that a compliment or insult for Justin?:D Oh well. He may not be the most manly-looking but he does not show his age at all. I appreciate that after what the nature (and drinking) did to Mel Gibson;)
Great collection of photos, great posts, thanks for sharing.