Belfast, the film he directed, won outstanding British film. The 61 year old actor – who’s swiftly joining the ranks of elder statesmen thesps garnering national treasure status – took to the red carpet with his wife Lindsay Brunnock looking pin-sharp and remarkably fresh of visage.
In short, to coin a phrase usually applied to the likes of J.Lo, he’s had a glow up. Gen Z might have “coined” the phrase on Tiktok, but it’s nothing more than the age-old concept of getting better with age, like a fine wine.
Growing into one’s self, freshening up your look and making a few subtle tweaks to look better. Branagh’s a storied character actor, so a certain weathered roguishness has always been part of his appeal, but his appearance at the ceremony saw him looking somewhat more sprightly and pulled-together, trimmer and healthier.
It’s not usual for men of a certain age to re-assess and reinvent their look, particularly if they’ve been stuck in a style and grooming rut for decades.
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