Then And Now: Celebrities Who Have Failed To Retain Their Youth

Published on 03/17/2022
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It’s been a rough ride for the majority of us. We may remember these celebrities from when they first appeared on television, but they also face hardships in their personal lives… We can’t avoid aging, no matter how hard we try. Consequently, we may no longer appear as svelte as we once were. In the end, it’s all in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes. Despite the fact that their appearances have changed, many of these celebrities are still having successful career in show business. It’s proof that your talent doesn’t wane with time. This list includes some of the best-known aging stars, from Val Kilmer to Johnny Depp!

Val Kilmer Then

Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage before moving on to television and film. A young Michelle Pfeiffer co-starred with him in an ABC Afterschool Special in 1983. Val Kilmer became a household name in the mid-1990s after starring alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun at the end of the decade. As Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s acclaimed film about The Doors, he triumphed over INXS’ Michael Hutchence. With De Niro and Pacino, his performance in Heat is widely considered to be his finest.

Val Kilmer THEN

Val Kilmer THEN

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Val Kilmer Now

No matter how many people say otherwise, we still think Val’s waistline has shrunk over the years. Sorry to say, he’s gone from both the big and small screens. After years of putting on weight, he shocked his followers by declaring on Twitter that he had lost 165 pounds. Valerie’s acting career is over. In reality, he’s been putting on a one-man show called Citizen Twain, which he wrote and starred in. He was awarded a Grammy in 2012 for his spoken word performances. For those who haven’t gotten back into shape, there are rumors of a Top Gun sequel to keep them motivated.

Val Kilmer Now

Val Kilmer Now

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