Some think they’re the embodiment of masculinity. They’re the favourite movie stars of millions of people around the world. Nevertheless, they’re no more immune to the hand of time than the rest of us.

We picked 15 fascinating examples showing how some of the most famous male actors of the eighties and nineties have changed over the last 20 years, but all the same are still as charismatic as they’ve always been.

Leonardo DiCaprio

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He’s changed quite a lot since he was 17!

Brad Pitt

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Brad Pitt might age, but he always looks great!

George Clooney

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It looks like George has finally become respectable.

Hugh Jackman

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Hugh’s become a real gentleman! 

Mickey Rourke

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Mickey still knows how to attract attention even after all these years.

Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp is like a fine wine — he just gets better with age.

Huge Grant

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Hugh is still everyone’s favourite English gentleman. 

Tom Cruise

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Tom has barely changed at all! 

Ben Affleck

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All that’s changed about Ben is his beard, it seems. 

Mel Gibson

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Mel’s still got style. 

Bruce Willis

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Bruce may have lost some hair, but he’s still got that winning smile. 

Antonio Banderas

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Those eyes still penetrate your soul. 

Jude Law

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 The only thing that’s changed is his tie!

Richard Gere

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Richard looks like the cool uncle we never had. 

Javier Bardem

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 Javier will probably still look as good when he’s 90!