Tom Hanks, 1986
Tom Hanks 
Nick Nolte, 1977
Nick Nolte, 2002
Val Kilmer, circa 1986
Val Kilmer, circa 2009
Mickey Rourke, 1999
Mickey Rourke, 2009
John Travolta in "Staying Alive"
John Travolta, circa 2006
Russell Crowe in "Gladiator"
Russell Crowe, 2008
Jeff Conaway on "Taxi"
Jeff Conaway, 2007 
Alec Baldwin in "Prelude To A Kiss"
Alec Baldwin, 2009 
DIE ANOTHER DAY, Pierce Brosnan, 2002, (c) MGM
Pierce Brosnan, circa 2007
Vince Vaughn in "A Cool, Dry Place"
Vince Vaughn, 2008
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We don't think it's a surprise to anyone that there's a double standard in Hollywood when it comes to looks and weight loss. Why is it that Jessica Simpson and Hilary Duff get creamed for putting on a few pounds while Russell Crowe and Tom Hanks get awards for it? Actresses very rarely get to use the excuse that they were "doing it for the role," since, typically, leading ladies must be a size 0 to even be considered for a part.
We want to be perfectly clear: we aren't judging any of these dudes. We totally get what happens to humans as we age. Weight sticks, skin sags, and no one looks 21 forever. We're simply pointing out that when the aging phenomenon happens to a woman, she gets kicked in the perfectly straight white teeth while guys seem to get off scot-free.
And so, without further adieu, we ask some of Hollywood's leading men: Dude, what happened to you?
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Comments
Grummpy
May 31, 2009 - 04:30 AM GMT
Looks better today than before in my opinion. He's aging well naturally.
Grummpy
May 31, 2009 - 04:27 AM GMT
Thank goodness there are some who are not so vain. No nose jobs, tummy tucks, lipo, botox, etc. Natural aging. I do notice most are men. Life's little stressers, wrinkles here & there, bulging, muscle loss. Welcome to the REAL world of every human who lives long enough to enjoy these let downs.
biny22
May 31, 2009 - 04:02 AM GMT
So I guess they should run out get some botox....go on the Biggest Loser and follow Ponce de Leon to the fountain of youth....They are humans.....not gods! Why don't you run a piece on who they were then and who they are now....that would be more interesting!
B_PEACOCK
May 31, 2009 - 03:46 AM GMT
Did someone run out of crap to write about ?? These guys are getting older so what of it. I agree with all whom have commented before me. Also I think that Vince Vaughn aged really well in my opinion. A little thicker than he was when he was younger,but not much difference in his looks at all
I think someone was pushed for a dead line and had a brain fart on what to write
CeeLyd
May 31, 2009 - 03:21 AM GMT
They look ok to me! Nick Nolte was an exception, but I agree that that after picture was very unfair.
I agree these are pictures showing natural aging and I agree with Human's comments. I agree with all the positive comments.
I challenge the journalist (?) to post a picture now and one that was taken 20 or 25 years ago.
I especially will enjoy watching Val Kilmer at any age, he is so handsome, and a great actor.
CeeLyd
May 31, 2009 - 03:08 AM GMT
I agree with all of the above, and I dare the writer to post a picture of their self 20 or 25 years ago.
I like old, too, and Val Kilmer, my favorite, will always be great.
wornum
May 31, 2009 - 02:45 AM GMT
its been said pretty much they way it needed to be said. but i do agree with you on the irerny of it!
agentcaseshot
May 31, 2009 - 01:01 AM GMT
Wow, there must've been a serious timecrunch on this page because this list is really just thrown together, of course NOONE gonna look the same after 10, 20, ...30 years? who ever made this article take a picture opf you 20 years ago and one now........I didn't think so.
i like old
May 30, 2009 - 11:45 PM GMT
yeah this is pretty much really stupid
wysiwygdoberman
May 30, 2009 - 11:43 PM GMT
You are pius idiots. These people haven't 'let themselves go' - they have AGED - it is a normal process of living and they have done it quite well, likely WAY better than any of you so-called journalists ever will! They endure because they have TALENT and that transcends years - it is something you will never have and all you can do with your pathetic selves is say these people have 'let themselves go' - them gone are better than you would or could ever have been or be.