The 46-year-old actor opted for a departure from the typical attire for such events, donning a themed outfit inspired by his latest film. He chose a biker-style bomber jacket, a black t-shirt, and sneakers.

However, fans quickly noticed changes in the movie star’s appearance. Since Hardy doesn’t often make public appearances, observers remarked on the striking differences. “He seems to have aged a decade in an instant,” “Where did his hair go?” “He used to be a heartthrob!” “From sex symbol to an average guy,” were some of the comments circulating on social media.

It’s possible that Tom has been paying less attention to his looks, focusing instead on family and his children. During the gala screening, Hardy provided a rare comment to E! News about his 16-year-old son with ex-girlfriend Rachel Speed: “Louis doesn’t tell me if he likes my movies, but he always gives constructive criticism.”

In addition to Louis, Tom has two other children with actress Charlotte Riley, whom he married in 2014. Their first child was born in October 2015, followed by their second in January 2019.

The couple keeps the genders and names of their children private, striving to ensure they have the most secluded life possible.