“How Awful,” Mel Gibson’s Unexpectedly Fresh Appearance at 68 Sparks a Huge Stir

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3 months ago

The 68-year-old Mel Gibson rarely makes public appearances. However, he recently stepped out to support his friend Vince Vaughn at the Walk of Fame. Gibson’s appearance became a hot topic of discussion online, with people commenting on both his outfit and his face.

Mel Gibson attended Vince Vaughn’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles, making a rare appearance at the star-studded event. The 68-year-old veteran actor sported a laid-back look, with gray hair and a scruffy beard, adding to his casual vibe.

Gibson was dressed down for the occasion, opting for a white polo shirt, blue ombre shorts, and black sunglasses, standing in stark contrast to Vaughn, who donned a suit for his big day. Gibson seemed in good spirits, flashing a wide smile for the cameras as he posed alongside Vaughn, celebrating his friend’s achievement.

Chris Pizzello / Invision / East News

Despite headlines dubbing Mel Gibson as “unrecognizable” at the event, the audience had a different perspective. Many people took to social media to express that Gibson’s signature smile was instantly recognizable, with one user commenting, “Completely recognizable. His smile is kinda iconic.”

Others pushed back against the narrative, pointing out the natural process of aging, with comments like, “What you mean is Mel Gibson has aged. If one is fortunate, it is a process that happens to us all,” and “He’s 68 years old. Do they expect him to still look like he did in his 20s?” The reaction highlighted a broader conversation about the unrealistic expectations often placed on celebrities as they age.

Other commenters made joking remarks that Mel hasn’t changed a bit and looks exactly the same as he did a couple of decades ago. Here are a few of them. “I was wondering who that guy next to Vince Vaughn was. I thought he looked just like Mel Gibson!”, “Older, more wrinkled but certainly recognizable.”, “No plastic surgery to look younger? How awful. He’s actually aging like we all do. ”

Brad Pitt’s appearance, on the other hand, has noticeably changed, according to people online. Many believe that the actor has undergone certain procedures to maintain his youthful look.

Preview photo credit Forever Young / Warner Bros., The Professor and the Madman / Voltage Pictures, Chris Pizzello / Invision / East News

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