It’s hard not to love Ian McKellen. He’s basically the hip old gay guy we all aspire to be when we grow up.
This week, the 78-year-old legend got into the Throwback Thursday spirit when he posted a picture of himself having a major fashion moment some-50 years ago.
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The photo is captioned: “#TBT I seem to be wearing two shirts, a waistcoat and a jacket in this #ott fashion shot from the mid 1960s. Hidden away is a marvelous gold Vacheron Constantin watch.”
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJ6TiBljHv/?taken-by=ianmckellen
The photo was an instant hit. It received nearly 77,000 likes and almost 500 comments in less than 24 hours.
But this isn’t the first time McKellen has taken followers on a trip down memory lane.
Here’s another photo he shared this week of him and Susan Sarandon taken back in the 80’s:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZl9EuoFsns/?taken-by=ianmckellen
And here’s one from his days as a skinny, young twink with a very full head of hair:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZT3EsmljeP/?taken-by=ianmckellen
Then there’s this gem posted to Twitter a few years ago:
#throwbackthursday 1970, Backstage at the Grand Theatre, Leeds. http://t.co/L1jKrAgait pic.twitter.com/ZSs0V29b0I
— Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) May 1, 2014
Can we all agree that Ian McKellen was a total babe?
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Rex Huskey
Susan Sarandon looked great for sure but nothing to swoon over… I don’t get it.
myrdraal2001
What do you mean by, “was?”. He’s still gorgeous.
rozz01
That’s totally what I thought when I read that line.
ChrisK
..and still has a “head full of hair”.
Charlie in Charge
Stunning and elegant at any age.
garyrj
Wonderful video, Sir Ian.
carver.robertd
Saw Ian in “Amadeus” live on stage 30 odd years ago and he was still hot then. Likewise in “Scarlet Pimpernel” on TV.
Jaxton
I love that 1965 photo where he’s standing in front of the building. It has so much immediacy…as if it was taken yesterday. It speaks to you.
gayjim1969
Sir Ian is wonderful at any age.
gothvixen
Susan Sarandon? Still would
Bob Scardino
The over the top fashion shot and no one knew he was gay? Must be the accent.
NCSilverBear
A timeless classic . . .
RobtheElder
Ian McKellen has always been a righteous looking dude, perhaps not exactly my taste, but righteous, none the less… RobtheElder
Bob LaBlah
I agreed. Even though he too was a great actor and came out as gay during the time when it was suicide to admit such the late Sir John Gielgud wasn’t as fortunate in the looks department.
stranger2myself
Sir Ian is outstanding man. I had pleasure of meeting him on pride parade in his hometown of Wigan, UK this year. He’s funny, warm and very charming person. Most likely he will be back next year since he’s proud Wiganer.
JaredMacBride
Ian McKellen @ 78 > Steve Grand @ any age.
balehead
Is he still trying to out younger actors he can’t have?…too thirsty….