Ever wondered what happened to the famous fellas that used to make you swoon?
Their posters used to hang on our bedroom walls; we would doodle their names endlessly on our school books; and daydream about one day meeting or even marrying one of them!
Well can I just tell ya – you know you’re getting old when the teen idols you remember are celebrating their 50th birthdays … *sigh*. I still don’t think I’ve recovered from the shock of hearing that Keanu Reeves turned 50!
However, just because they were cute when they were younger, doesn’t necessarily mean that they are now middle aged hunks. Like most ordinary humans, some of them just haven’t aged that well (maybe all that fast living – you know, sex, drugs and rock’n’roll – has caught up with them?!). Let me show you what I mean …
What They Look Like Now: Middle Aged Hunks or ?!
Back in the late 70’s, we idolised the stars of TV shows like “Eight is Enough” (Willie Aames) and “Happy Days” (Scott Baio).
With his blonde curly locks and cheeky grin, Willie Aames made many a feminine heart flutter. Sadly, I don’t think he has quite the same star quality now that he is 55. What do you think?
My personal favourite was probably Scott Baio, who is also 55. Oddly enough I ended up marrying a guy who could easily have been Scott Baio’s cousin … except I think my hubster wears his age better. Baio is also a Trump supporter … make of that what you will. At any rate, I’m glad I chose my hubster 😉 !
God bless the 80’s, which gave us hunks of spunk like Michael J Fox (54), Johnny Depp (52), and Keanu Reeves (51).
And then there’s the baby of the bunch, Leonardo Di Caprio, 42. He never really rang my bells, maybe because I was 30 when Titanic was released – so well and truly past that teen adoration thing. I’ve seen some photos of him looking mighty scruffy, but I guess he scrubs up alright …
What About the Others?
You may have noticed that some middle aged hunks are conspicuous by their absence. Where are the likes of George Clooney, and Australia’s own Hugh Jackman?
Believe it or not, there *is* a method to my madness. You see, they weren’t famous when they were young; they have only come to our attention now that they are older. So it’s a given that of course they are “middle aged heart throbs” 😉 .
Which one is your favourite of the middle aged hunks I’ve mentioned here – or have I left out somebody noteworthy?!
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