Actor Chris Meloni has amassed a huge fan base since being minted America’s Zaddy™, but according to one anonymous stick in the mud, all that status has gone to his head.
We don’t put much stock into the “snickering” source cited in OK! magazines hard-hitting exposé, “Christopher Meloni’s New Hunk Status Is Inflating His Ego”, who says the 61-year-old Law and Order star is annoying everyone on set with his nonstop workouts.
“Chris always thought he was the cat’s meow, but now his head has gotten even bigger,” the unnamed source said. “He looks great and he knows it, judging by the way he struts around and admires his reflection.”
“Now he’s got a whole gym on set, and anytime there’s a break in shooting, he begins working out. When he starts doing splits and clapping pushups, people can’t help but roll their eyes.”
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Luckily, Meloni has a sense of humor about the whole thing. In an Instagram video post, he acted out everything the OK! source accused him of in front of the Law and Order: Organized Crime crew.
He joked that he “still has 100 push-ups to do”, prompting the crew to respond “superego” and “big ego”.
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He also shared the OK! piece to his Instagram, teasing in the caption: “TONIGHT! Super Ego and @denisleary @daniellemonetruitt @ainsleyseiger Organize Crime on #L&OOC #thetruthcameout”
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Last year, Meloni gave what is arguable the best quote to ever grace the pages of Men’s Health.
“I catch flies with my a** cheeks,” he told the magazine, “like a Venus flytrap.”
“I catch flies with my ass cheeks, like a Venus flytrap.”
For our September 2021 cover story, we met up with America's Zaddy™, @Chris_Meloni, who's not only swole at 60, but the proud owner of the butt that broke the internet to boot. ? https://t.co/6Oex4N4PDz
— Men's Health Mag (@MensHealthMag) August 4, 2021
And when Interview Magazine asked him about being called a “zaddy,” he said: “I’ve been called that a lot, and who am I to argue with it? Sure, I’m a zaddy.”
Here’s some photo proof:
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Cam
Oh please, the guy’s in his 60s and keeps getting work because he’s in shape enough to play an active character. Of COURSE he has a gym on set. I wonder if the same people, probably straight guys, complain if women stars do yoga on set in between takes. Doubtful.
Creamsicle
Seriously. Good for him, especially valuing his flexibility as he ages.
More of us should have the freedom to preserve our health as we age, but we’re discouraged from doing it. We’re told that aging and maturing means ignoring our own physical need for exercise and movement, and that it’s somehow responsible to stop exercising and leave it to the young.
cuteguy
Chris Meloni is absolutely gorgeous and haters are going to hate bc they’re jealous. I would loved to be sucked into his “Venus flytrap”. Anyone with a pulse would
charmin88
I dont care how old he is. He STILL has one of the Top 10 best ass to ever grace the television dead or alive. If Michael Jai White would only do a behind scene nude. The Rock is on that list with that scene in Ballers and of Sean Claude Van DAMMMMM!!!!!
humble charlie
I thought it was Mel Gibson.
crazyoldman
Time to watch Oz again.
scotshot
He could use a nip & tuck.
LuckyBucky
So many times I have read that he is only considered a character actor because he is not handsome. I have always thot he was handsome! A great actor that has seasoned well with age. And oh-to-be that lucky little fly, eh?
Prax07
Chris can bang me until I can’t walk. He’s my ideal man.
winemaker
Christopher Meloni at 61 BDAY 4/2/1961 is gorgeous and from what I’ve heard has a great personality, unlike many of the other so called celebrities who think the world revolves around them and their shit don’t stink . He’s a great example that taking care of yourself as you go along pays great dividends in the future. Sadly the haters mostly catty and miserable, jealous out of shape gay men who very likely don’t have much going on in their lives always have something nasty to say, sad!
bachy
He’s got ‘it’…. and when you’ve got ‘it’, it doesn’t matter how old you are.
white-queer-african
Kudos to him for keeping in shape. I have always liked him too as an actor. And over the years I have read many an article that is is an absolute pleasure to work with. No prima donna!
johncp56
for all those cool str8 guys, I saw OZ fell in love, sexy funny man!