he used to be sooo hot
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — James Spader
amber_nicole333 — 11 years ago(December 16, 2014 02:16 AM)
Is it just me or does it seem like he aged very poorly very quickly. He definitely did not age well! I have had a thing for him from his earlier roles but he looks like a completely different guy now.
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TimmyAnn — 11 years ago(December 16, 2014 08:26 AM)
He's still hot. It's not his fault some people cannot handle mature men and expect everyone to look like a teenager until they die. And every damn one of you has to start your own thread to make sure everyone notices that you disapprove of his appearance. Wouldn't want to just comment on an already existing thread to the same effect. This happens on every board for every actor who dares to not die young! People just have to make a big deal about them not looking like they did when they were much, much younger. Well, guess what. Some of us can appreciate the appeal of a mature man and when that man looks like James Spader it's easy to do. Go drool over whatever pretty-boy-du-jour is "hot" right now and let those who appreciate true sex appeal enjoy the men. Shallow children.
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indymovies — 11 years ago(December 17, 2014 05:44 AM)
Wow, TimmyAnn, why so aggressive? Amber was merely expressing a point of view and I agree with her.
It doesn't stop me appreciating his acting skills but I'm puzzled about how much he changed in such a short time while other actors of roughly the same age haven't altered to any appreciable extent. -
amber_nicole333 — 11 years ago(April 02, 2015 02:37 PM)
I was not trying to be look at me look at meI love his acting..I watch him every week on the Blacklist, I just felt there was a huge difference quicklylike another poster, supernova was not that long ago and he looks like a whole otheb68r person..but that is just my point of view
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There-Can-Be-Only-One — 10 years ago(October 31, 2015 08:47 PM)
I love you, TimmyAnn! I was actually thinking your thoughts exactly, even before I read them. I was like "Seriously? Another post? Couldn't they just all comment on the same thread?" I don't want to be the person who replies to every post with the same thoughts, but it's hard not to when they all start their own thread!
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TimmyAnn — 10 years ago(November 29, 2015 01:12 PM)
I love you, TimmyAnn!
Oh, wow!
I hadn't seen this until now. I sort of stopped looking at this thread because it pisses me off! Thanks for the kind words!
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vanessa-knight7 — 11 years ago(December 29, 2014 12:36 PM)
I agree Amber. I was5b4 thinking about this today when I came across something on Facebook. Looking through his IMDB pictures there's a couple that stand out that are dated 2004 he looks young and healthy then it jumps to 2013/2014. What happened? He was handsome. Maybe he didn't get all the Botox and facelifts like some celebs do and if so I applauded him? but man he was good looking!
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Franknsense — 11 years ago(January 01, 2015 06:55 AM)
To me he just looks like a twenty year older version of Stargate's Daniel Jackson. He had a little weight in his face for that role the same as he does now. If he were to get back to his 2004 weight I think you would see just a ten year older version of him.
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sherrykearns — 11 years ago(January 01, 2015 07:31 AM)
he is no longer a man with the face of a matinee idol. his looks are appropriate for his age and the characters he plays. that he once was that kind of gorgeous has nothing to do with the skill he brings to his roles. that skill is his real beautyand that doesn't fade with age.
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Franknsense — 11 years ago(January 02, 2015 06:54 AM)
So very true! To me he is still a very handsome manthere is just something about him. When he was younger I used words like gorgeous and beautiful to describe him, now I use the word handsome and distinguished.
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FanForFilm — 11 years ago(January 08, 2015 09:31 PM)
He got fat and bald, or some ugly haircut. I think if he didn't let himself go he probably would still be a very handsome man. George Clooney, Colin Firth, and Viggo Mortensen are around his age and they still look better than a lot of the young guys Hollywood is trying so hard to push on us.
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indymovies — 11 years ago(January 10, 2015 12:29 PM)
I don't believe he let himself go, rather that he suffered (or is suffering) from some kind of illness that kicked in around the time of the second season of
Boston Legal.
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LorcaGonzalez — 11 years ago(January 14, 2015 12:58 PM)
I like him now more because I am not into "pretty-boy" looks and prefer men, who actually look a little "battleworn". You also shouldn't forget that 238he is past 50.
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jazinegrrrl — 11 years ago(January 24, 2015 06:23 AM)
His aging was rapid and severe. I don't believe this is a case of someone just getting older or that people are vain and nitpicking on his looks. I think he's battling an illness that possibly affects his thyroid. I noticed on The Blacklist that he walks funny, one of his legs have lost some mobility. I don't think he let himself go or this is a case of just getting older. Something medical is going on. Great actor, and yes, he was beautiful. Still love him.