Is it really him? James McAvoy stunned fans with his new look

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Publiation data: 14.04.2026 12:10
Is it really him? James McAvoy stunned fans with his new look

The fresh video of 46-year-old actor James McAvoy sparked a storm of emotions on social media: fans are puzzled, as many believe their idol has suddenly aged.

James McAvoy's appearance has become a hot topic of discussion online. Recently, the 46-year-old actor shared a fresh video on his social media, which caused a real stir among fans. Many were puzzled, believing that he looked noticeably older than his years. In the video, McAvoy urged his followers to support his directorial debut — the film "California Affair." However, it was not the call to action, but rather the actor's drastically changed appearance that drew all the attention: he has noticeably grayed, gained weight, and the wrinkles on his face, according to internet users, have become much more pronounced.

James McAvoy

Internet users did not hold back in their expressions, leaving comments full of surprise and even disappointment. They wrote: "Are you 40 or 60? Dude, you’ve let yourself go," "Damn, why do you look so old? What happened to you?", "Since when does he have so much gray hair?", "Tell me this is just a filter," "I really hope this is makeup and not his real face," "When did he age so much?", "Grandpa... You used to be so hot." These words vividly demonstrate how much the public believes the actor has changed, as just recently his appearance was considered flawless.

How he looked before

James McAvoy in the movie "Submergence," 2017

James McAvoy in the movie "Filth," 2013

James McAvoy in the movie "The Last King of Scotland," 2006

However, McAvoy himself demonstrates remarkable calmness and a philosophical approach to the inevitable changes that come with aging. In a recent episode of Romesh Ranganathan's podcast, he emphasized that aging is a completely natural process that does not cause him the slightest concern. The actor is fundamentally not inclined towards cosmetic interventions, believing that they cannot restore lost youth but only distort natural features. He stated directly: "People who resort to fillers and various plastic surgeries start to look strange. That’s the thing. You don’t get younger. You just look like a freak."

The actor's personal life

It is worth noting that since 2019, James McAvoy has been married to director's assistant Lisa Liberati. They have a four-year-old son, about whom the actor recently spoke warmly to the public. In addition, James has an older son from his previous marriage to Anne-Marie Duff; their union ended in 2016 after ten years together.

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