I have some surprises for you. First of all, these photos are of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, formerly Aaron Johnson (the star of Kick-Ass, Savages and Anna Karenina). Remember how he changed his name when he married his older baby-mama Sam Taylor Wood? Now both Sam and Aaron are “Taylor-Johnsons”. For perspective, this is what Sam and Aaron looked like last September:
So Aaron has had a major makeover. He’s currently filming Godzilla (!!!) in Vancouver. I can’t believe they’re making another version of Godzilla, but there you go. Aaron is the star, along with Bryan Cranston (God, he’s working SO much lately), Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Sally Hawkins (I love her), Juliette Binoche and way more. I don’t know what kind of character Aaron plays, but judging from his new look, I would say he’s the meathead-protagonist/everyman.
So are you surprised by how completely different Aaron looks? I am. I always thought he was more delicate looking – although he’s always had a great body – but I’m surprised to see his features look SO different with some extra weight/bulk/muscle. He looks like… an action star. Is that the point?
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.
He looks like a meathead now. Not an improvement at all.
i disagree! i think he looks WAY hotter! very tom hardy-esque!
yes! he does look like tom hardys younger brother.
What? Are you sure that’s him? That looks NOTHING like him and it’s not just the haircut-his nose looks different, the shape of his face, everything.
I don’t mind short hair but he looks not-so-great here. It could also be the squinting and weird faces he’s making? Weird..
I was shocked. I don’t think he looks horrible but I like him better with longer hair.
+1
ABSOLUTELY on the long hair issue! That longer, wavy hair and those blue eyes were a killer combination. The hot bod didn’t hurt, either. (Anyone else like “Savages” for the same reasons?)
Yeah, he’s bulked up like an action movie star now, but Aaron, dude, let that hair grow back out and get all hot again. Please, for all of us.
@’Chickie Baby
He and Benicio del Toro were the only reasons why I bothered with that film. I find him unnervingly attractive, which is unlike me.
I thought it was Tim Tebow.
You are so right! I thought the same thing!!!
Honestly, I like the September version of him much better. The meathead look does not suit him at all.
Wow…what a transformation !
He looks great
What the hell? No.
noooooooooooooo!! bring back the old Aaron
I am going to cry!!! Where is my Savages looking Aaron? The hair, the perfectly defined yet NOT steroid looking defined. I don’t want to see more Channing Tatum/Chris H. etc looking actors. I loved this guys unique look it was perfect, here’s to hoping it retuns after this movie is over.
he was perfect as John Lennon
He looks like any gymrat off the street. Not even remotely like a Hollywood actor. Can we please swap him out for someone more like Channing Tatum? At least he’s easier on the eyes.
I’m shocked at myself for saying this since I married a big ol meathead but I liked him when he was more dainty.
He looks like a totally different person. No cute he looked so good before I hope it’s just for the movie btw I won’t be seeing this one and not because its Godzilla but because he loos like that mmmm waste of good looks.
He looks like a crazy frat boy who drank too many Budweisers.
Yes!
wow that is a… i dont know.. not hot and i am not really really pessimist people who look down on a guy who married older women cuz my husband is few years younger than me also, but i just hope their marriage doesnt turn demi-ashton style considering they have kids unlike demi-ashton
Since I am not into dainty men who look like they should be tying a damsel to a train trestle, I’d say this is a big improvement.
I don’t necessarily think this is an improvement (I, too, prefer dainty, curly-locked Aaron), but all the comments calling this a “waste of good looks”, etc. are just silly. He’s still the same (handsome) man.
looks like tom hardy now.
That was my first impression too—Tom Hardy.
Yup. Tom Hardy.
Tom Hardy and Tim Tebow’s love child.
Have mercy! LOL
He all growed up. he looks great.
WOW. Looks like a completely different person.
Wardrobe dept. did an amazing job on his outfit. He looks like the typical everyman dressing like he did in the 90’s.
Now he just looks like Ryan Lochte. Which is both a good thing and a bad thing, bless his heart.
Yes! I thought Ryan Lochte the moment I saw him!
J-yup.
You know what? I like him and his wife together. I don’t care if I’m the only one. They seem happy. And I think it’s cool that he changed his name too.
Me, too. But I think we’re part of a very, very small group.
You’re not alone.
I like them together too. They never seemed like an odd or bad match, and the age difference never bothered me. I actually have a difficult time imagining him in a relationship with someone his own age.
I…don’t know how to feel. He doesn’t look bad just sooo different.
Hollywood does something to actors they start out attractive and appealing … And then they begin to transform their looks? Now who advised him to bulk up like this and thought it would help his career?!
I’d still hit it.
I was not even aware that he was ‘Kick-Ass’. I only know him as the guy who played John Lennon. He looks buffed.
That’s what actors and actresses sometimes they change their looks for a role. They gain/lose weight,change their hair,etc. He looks better with short hair, more manly.
I have absolutely no desire to see Godzilla, but that’s a great cast. I feel like I keep running into that these days. A bunch of great actors in a movie I don’t really want to see.
His head looks kind of small… I liked him better before, he was more proportionate and makes a cute couple with Sam
Thought that was Tebow.
I like them rugged looking so he works for me as opposed to before. I mean he’s no Josh from Guiding Light, but I feels it.
I’ll take the new version, hands down.
He’s like if Tom Hardy and Channing Tatum had a baby together- only hotter.
I don’t see the point in disliking an actress or actors change in appearance when it is clear that they did it for a movie or series of movies. That’s what actors and actresses do, change their appearance.
Still hot as heck. I just finished rewatching Savages just because of that butt.
Who?
Love it! Nice ass.
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Bring back my quasi-unkempt, Johnny Depp-esque, would-be hipster!
This shit makes him look like he should be auditioning for Friday Night Lights.
He looks hot! And he’s in my city!! i need to find him lol
Wow, that is the epitome of DOUCHE haircuts. HAHAHAHAHH
He was soooooooo attractive in that angus, things, and perfect snagging movie. Lol I swear I’m not being creepy. I’m younger than him and omfg he was soooo beautiful in the movie.
Wtf? Where the hell did all that weight come from?? Is he cast as the hero or Godzilla itself? Well, at least he’ll be the hottest Godzilla yet.