Apparently 46 Is "Old" Now, So Here's What 46 Years Old Has Looked Like On A BUNCH Of Celebrities Throughout Time

    Every day, Gen Z makes me feel *that* much older.

    Matt Stopera
    by Matt Stopera

    BuzzFeed Staff

    A post on X is going viral about Matt Bomer being 46.

    "Mind you he's 46, with such astonishing features," with photos of Matt at a formal event
    John Shearer / Contributor / Getty Images/X

    Which, like, what? Do people think 46 is old now?

    Matt with styled hair in a black tuxedo and bow tie
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    "Do y'all think that people just shrivel up and die after age 30 or something," one person asked.

    Tweet by Michael wondering if people think others shrivel up and die after 30
    Twitter: @michaelalvarez_

    Another person echoed a similar sentiment: "do yall think people turn 40 and turn into prunes...?"

    Tweet asking if people turn into prunes at 40, playful tone
    Twitter: @nobitchdamn

    Either way, because this is what we do here, let's take a look at what 46 years old has looked like on 65 celebs throughout time.

    *All dates are approximate, btw.*

    1. Robert De Niro at 46:

    Toukie Smith in a graphic tee and De Niro in a dark jacket, both smiling
    Gene Shaw / Getty Images

    In 1989.

    2. George Clooney at 46:

    George Clooney wearing a black suit and open collared shirt at a premiere
    Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

    In 2007.

    3. Brad Pitt at 46:

    Brad in black hat and scarf with a casual suit at a media event
    Daniele Venturelli / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2010.

    4. Betty White at 46:

    Betty White smiles, wearing a light scarf and a bracelet
    CBS Photo Archive / CBS via Getty Images

    In 1968.

    5. Clint Eastwood at 46:

    Clint smiling in casual shirt at an outdoor event
    Screen Archives / Getty Images

    In 1976.

    6. Harrison Ford at 46:

    Harrison in a suit extending his hand
    Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 1988.

    7. Eminem at 46:

    Eminem wearing a white hoodie and headphones in a store with his branded merchandise
    Dave Benett / Dave Benett / Getty Images for Rag & Bone

    In 2018.

    8. Johnny Knoxville at 46:

    Johnny miling in glasses and plaid shirt at event, with logos in the background
    Paul Archuleta / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2017.

    9. Snoop Dogg at 46:

    Snoop Dogg sits casually holding a copper mug, wearing a yellow and black tracksuit with intricate designs
    Jerritt Clark / Getty Images

    In 2017.

    10. Sean Connery at 46:

    A close-up portrait of Sean Connery with a contemplative expression
    James Andanson / Getty Images

    In 1976.

    11. Katharine Hepburn at 46:

    Classic portrait of Katharine Hepburn in a polka-dot blouse
    Ullstein Bild Dtl. / ullstein bild via Getty Images

    In 1954.

    12. Dolly Parton at 46:

    Dolly Parton poses in a white embellished outfit with angel wings
    Ron Davis / Getty Images

    In 1992.

    13. Marlon Wayans at 46:

    Marlon Wayans in a suit, speaking into a microphone, pointing at his head
    NBC / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images

    In 2018.

    14. Ben Affleck at 46:

    Ben in a plaid shirt over a graphic tee, flannel shirt, denim, and sneakers, carrying a Dunkin' coffee and a bag, exiting a vehicle
    Bg004 / GC Images / Getty Images

    In 2018.

    15. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at 46:

    Dwayne Johnson smiles, seated in a talk show setting, wearing a green suit with a textured shirt
    NBC / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images

    In 2018.

    16. Lucille Ball at 46:

    Lucille Ball in a formal portrait with fur stole and classic hairstyle
    Cbs Photo Archive / CBS via Getty Images

    In 1957.

    17. Kris Jenner at 46:

    Kris Jenner in a black halterneck dress, posing with a smile at an event
    Frank Micelotta Archive / Getty Images

    In 2001.

    18. Jack Nicholson at 46:

    Jack in a plaid jacket makes a playful face at the camera
    Dave Hogan / Getty Images

    In 1984.

    19. Donald Trump at 46:

    Close-up of Trump in a suit and tie
    Ron Galella Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 1992.

    20. Julia Louis-Dreyfus at 46:

    Julia smiling at a red carpet event, wearing a strapless outfit and drop earrings
    Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2007.

    21. Jennifer Coolidge at 46:

    Jennifer in black attire holding award, smiling at an event
    Jab Promotions / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2007.

    22. Geri Halliwell at 46:

    Geri in a black off-shoulder dress smiling in front of a metallic backdrop
    Dave Benett / Dave Benett / Getty Images for Reserved

    In 2018.

    23. Tom Cruise at 46:

    Tom Cruise smiles wearing a buttoned-up black shirt
    NBC Newswire / NBC Newswire / NBCUniversal via Getty Images

    In 2008.

    24. Pharrell Williams at 46:

    Pharrell Williams in a leather jacket with graphic designs, a tee with Mickey Mouse, and a black hat at an awards event
    Steve Granitz / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2019.

    25. Stanley Tucci at 46:

    Stanley in a formal suit with a tie on a sunny day, likely at an event
    Dan Macmedan / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2007.

    26. Jay-Z at 46:

    Close-up of Jay-Z in a hooded sweatshirt, smiling at an event
    Tyler Kaufman / NBAE via Getty Images

    In 2017.

    27. Cher at 46:

    Cher in a denim jacket and jeans ensemble, with a rose accent, walking with an escort
    Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 1992.

    28. Ricky Martin at 46:

    Ricky in a bow tie and tuxedo posing at a media event
    Kevork Djansezian / via Getty Images

    In 2018.

    29. Tom Hanks at 46:

    Tom Hanks in a black tuxedo with a bow tie at a formal event
    Toni Anne Barson Archive / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2002.

    30. Oprah at 46:

    Oprah Winfrey in a turtleneck and lace jacket at an event
    Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 2000.

    31. John Travolta at 46:

    John Travolta wearing a classic black suit, attending a celebrity event
    J. Vespa / WireImage

    In 2000.

    32. Gabrielle Union at 46:

    Gabrielle Union poses in a red shirt with floral embroidery at an event
    Charley Gallay / Getty Images for AT&T and DIRECTV

    In 2018.

    33. Madonna at 46:

    Madonna in a black outfit with a lace detail, wearing a red poppy pin
    Fred Duval / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2004.

    34. Frank Sinatra at 46:

    Frank Sinatra wearing a classic suit and fedora hat
    Keystone-france / Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images

    In 1961.

    35. Idris Elba at 46:

    Sabrina Dhowre Elba in hat and striped outfit and Idris in suit, both smiling and waving
    WPA Pool / Getty Images

    In 2018.

    36. Sandra Bullock at 46:

    Sandra Bullock in a sparkling long-sleeved dress at a podium
    Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2010.

    37. Jennifer Aniston at 46:

    Jennifer Aniston poses in a black off-shoulder outfit with hair styled straight
    Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2015.

    38. Michelle Obama at 46:

    Michelle smiling and standing at a podium with a microphone, addressing an audience, wearing a sleeveless V-neck outfit
    Dr. Billy Ingram / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2010.

    39. Samuel L. Jackson at 46:

    Samuel L. Jackson wearing glasses and a classic black suit with a white shirt
    Ron Galella Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 1994.

    40. Gwen Stefani at 46:

    Gwen Stefani smiling in a sheer paneled dress on a red carpet
    Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2016.

    41. Meryl Streep at 46:

    Close-up of Meryl Streep smiling in a lace-collared top and hoop earrings
    Eric Robert / Sygma via Getty Images

    In 1995.

    42. Denzel Washington at 46:

    Denzel Washington in a smart casual jacket with a collared shirt at an event
    Steve Granitz / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2000.

    43. Adam Sandler at 46:

    Adam wearing a "New York Jets" T-shirt, gesturing with his hand
    Kevin Mazur / WireImage for Clear Channel / Getty Images

    In 2012.

    44. Gwyneth Paltrow at 46:

    Gwyneth Paltrow in a pink blouse poses at the WSJ Tech event
    Phillip Faraone / Getty Images for the Wall Street Journal and WSJ. Magazine

    In 2018.

    45. Amy Poehler at 46:

    Amy at an event in a sheer black top with buttons, smiling slightly for the camera
    Michael Loccisano / Getty Images

    In 2017.

    46. Rob Lowe at 46:

    Rob Lowe wearing a buttoned shirt, smiling at a press event with a logo backdrop
    John Parra / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2010.

    47. Demi Moore at 46:

    Demi Moore smiles at an event wearing a ruffled yellow top and earrings
    Michael Tran / FilmMagic

    In 2009.

    48. Angela Bassett at 46:

    Angela Bassett smiling in a floral dress at an awards event
    Rodrigo Varela / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2004.

    49. Cyndi Lauper at 46:

    Cyndi on red carpet in plaid coat over patterned dress, standing near a movie poster
    Robin Platzer / Getty Images

    In 1999.

    50. Jennifer Lopez at 46:

    Jennifer Lopez smiles wearing a crisscross-detailed dress with a bun hairstyle at an event
    Steve Granitz / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2015.

    51. Paul Rudd at 46:

    Paul smiling in a denim jacket over a plaid shirt at an event
    Debra L Rothenberg / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2015.

    52. Goldie Hawn at 46:

    Goldie in black blazer and carrying a textured handbag, walking outdoors at an event
    Ron Galella Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 1991.

    53. Hugh Jackman at 46:

    Hugh Jackman wearing a smart navy suit and smiling at a public event
    Victor Chavez / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2015.

    54. Halle Berry at 46:

    Halle Berry in a strapless, shimmery gown at a movie premiere
    Barry King / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2012.

    55. Cindy Crawford at 46:

    Cyndi smiling at a media event, wearing a blazer
    Gregg Deguire / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2011.

    56. Jamie Lee Curtis at 46:

    Jamie Lee Curtis poses with a peace sign, wearing a black dress and diamond earrings at an event
    Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2005.

    57. Mark Hoppus at 46:

    Mark Hoppus in a black suit with a patterned tie giving a thumbs-up at a charity event
    Gabriel Olsen / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    In 2018.

    58. Jane Fonda at 46:

    Close-up of Jane smiling with her chin resting on her hand, wearing a patterned top
    Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 1983.

    59. Hugh Grant at 46:

    Hugh Grant in a classic tuxedo with a bow tie at a formal event
    Toni Anne Barson Archive / WireImage

    In 2006.

    60. Mark Ruffalo at 46:

    Mark in black tuxedo and bow tie smiling at event
    Kevork Djansezian / NBCUniversal via Getty Images

    In 2014.

    61. Patrick Dempsey at 46:

    Patrick in a leather jacket and collared shirt, smiling at a celebrity event
    David Buchan / Getty Images

    In 2012.

    62. Matthew McConaughey at 46:

    Matthew McConaughey in a suit at a movie premiere with a graphic backdrop
    Nurphoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images

    In 2016.

    63. Audrey Hepburn at 46:

    Audrey Hepburn poses with hands clasped, wearing a classic black top with checkered collar and cuffs
    Pictorial Parade / Getty Images

    In 1975.

    64. Sophia Loren at 46:

    Sophia Loren in a patterned dress with a pearl necklace, bracelet, and watch, resting her chin on her hand
    Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

    In 1980.

    65. And last but not least, Keanu Reeves at 46:

    Keanu in a black suit and tie on a red carpet
    Steve Granitz / WireImage / Getty Images

    In 2010.