Paul Rudd Then & Now: Photos Of The ‘Ant-Man’ Actor Through The Years

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April 5, 2023 2:51PM EDT

Paul Rudd just turned 54, but he looks like he hasn’t aged in decades. Celebrate his April 6 birthday with a look back through some of his best pics over the years.

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Paul Rudd: Photos Of The Actor Through The Years

Paul Rudd: Photos Of The Actor Through The Years — Paul Rudd is truly a clock-stopping hunk! Paul, born on April 6, 1969, is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He studied theater at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before he broke into acting in the early ’90s in the NBC drama series, Sisters. He became popular after his role as Josh Lucas in the 1995 teen comedy ‘Clueless’ (1995), which led to other prominent roles in ‘Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers’ (1995), ‘Romeo + Juliet’ (1996). The 2000s brought on more major roles for Paul, alongside top talent. Those films include: ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ (2001), ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ (2004), ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ (2005), ‘Knocked Up’ (2007), ‘This Is 40’ (2012), ‘Mute’ (2018), and ‘Ideal Home’ (2018).

He became a hit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the films: ‘Ant-Man’ (2015), ‘Captain America: Civil War’ (2016), ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ (2018), and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019). Paul starred in a dual role in the 2019 Netflix comedy series ‘Living with Yourself’, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. On July 1, 2015, Paul received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He married Julie Yaeger in 2003. They have two children: a son and a daughter. Continue scrolling to see his transformation through the years!

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Paul Rudd In 1997

Paul Rudd In 1997 — Paul Rudd poses for a portrait in New York’s Union Square, Jan. 29, 1997. Rudd appeared in the Broadway play, ‘The Last Night of Ballyhoo,’ which opened at the Helen Hayes Theater on Feb. 27.

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Paul Rudd & Seth Rogan in 2007

Paul Rudd & Seth Rogan in 2007 — Paul Rudd and Seth Rogan (right) at the ‘Knocked Up’ premiere in Los Angeles, CA on May 21, 2007. The longtime friends, who both starred in the film, shared a sweet moment on the red carpet. It’s easy to see why many believe Paul is totally ageless!

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Jason Segel & Paul Rudd in 2009

Jason Segel & Paul Rudd in 2009 — Actors Jason Segel, left, and Paul Rudd attended a special screening of ‘I Love You, Man’, hosted by The Cinema Society and Details Magazine on Friday, March 6, 2009 in New York. The actors posed for photos together in near identical suits.

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Paul Rudd & Owen Wilson in 2010

Paul Rudd & Owen Wilson in 2010 — Paul Rudd, left, and Owen Wilson, cast members in ‘How Do You Know’, shared a laugh at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles on December 13, 2010. Owen opted for a suit and tie, while Paul left his ties at home and unbottoned the top of his undershirt.

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Paul Rudd In 2011

Paul Rudd In 2011 — Actor Paul Rudd attended a special screening of ‘Our Idiot Brother’, hosted by the Cinema Society at MiMA Tower on August 22, 2011 in New York. The actor sported longer hair on the red carpet, a different ‘do for the A-lister.

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Paul Rudd In 2012

Paul Rudd In 2012 — Paul Rudd, a cast member in the film ‘This is 40’, posed for a portrait at The Four Seasons Hotel on December 12, 2012, in Beverly Hills, CA. The actor wore a patterned shirt under a chocolate brown suit jacket and matching pants.

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Paul Rudd In 2013

Paul Rudd In 2013 — Paul Rudd at the UK premiere of ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ at The Vue West End on December 11, 2013. in London, England. He went back to his short hair for the event and looked handsome in a black suit with a grey tie.

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Paul Rudd In 2015

Paul Rudd In 2015 — Paul Rudd was all smiles at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ at the Dolby Theatre on April 13, 2015. Paul donned a striped tie with his greyish-blue suit.

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Paul Rudd In 2015

Paul Rudd In 2015 — Paul Rudd was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 1, 2015 in Los Angeles. He posed next to his star during the ceremony, which was looked on by fans.

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Paul Rudd In 2015

Paul Rudd In 2015 — Paul Rudd posed for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of his film ‘Ant-Man’ in London, Wednesday on July 8, 2015. The actor was the lead in the box office hit, which was followed by a 2018 sequel.

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Paul Rudd In 2018

Paul Rudd In 2018 — Paul Rudd looked happier than ever at the photo call of the film ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’, in a central London hotel on July 17, 2018. He wore a grey, pinstripe suit to the sequel premiere of his 2015 film.

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Paul Rudd With Scarlett Johansson & Chris Hemsworth In 2019

Paul Rudd With Scarlett Johansson & Chris Hemsworth In 2019 — Paul Rudd, Scarlett Johansson Chris Hemsworth at the UK Fan Event of ‘Avengers Endgame’ in London, England. The veteran actors are box office titans in the Marvel Cinematic world. His ‘Avengers’ co-star Chris Evans even vowed that Paul is “ageless.” In a recent interview, Chris jokingly revealed his own theory as to why Paul doesn’t age. “Why don’t you age? Are you drinking baby blood?” the Captain America actor said.

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Paul Rudd In 2019

Paul Rudd In 2019 — Paul Rudd arrived at Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ World Premiere held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA on April 22, 2019. The actor looked dapper on the purple carpet with a red and blue patterned tie and black suit.

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Paul Rudd & Wife Julie Yaeger in 2020

Paul Rudd & Wife Julie Yaeger in 2020 — Julie Yaeger, left, and Paul Rudd at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, CA. The couple coordinated in navy blue looks with Julie in a high-neck, layered dress and Paul in a bow-tie tuxedo. After several years of dating, the couple tied the knot in 2003.The pair have two kids together, Jack and Darby, who were born in 2004 and 2009 respectively.

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Paul Rudd In 2020

Paul Rudd In 2020 — Paul Rudd is sharp in blue during the AT&T Super Saturday Night Concert in Miami on Feb. 1, 2020.

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Paul Rudd In 2021

Paul Rudd In 2021 — Paul Rudd attends the premiere of Apple TV’s ‘The Shrink Next Door’ on Oct. 28, 2021. Last year, Paul earned the coveted title of “People’s Sexiest Man”.

Paul was totally humble about the honor, saying, “I do have an awareness, enough to know that when people hear that I’d be picked for this, they would say, ‘What?’ This is not false humility. There are so many people that should get this before me.”

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Paul Rudd At The Premiere Of ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’

Paul Rudd At The Premiere Of ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ — Paul Rudd looks snazzy in a brown suit for the premiere of ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ on Nov. 15, 2021.

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