This star faced hardships from an early age and was expelled from school during his teenage years. He has since made a name for himself in the entertainment industry – not just for his skills, but also for his striking appearance, particularly in recent years.
This Irish actor is widely recognized for his role as Henry VIII in the historical drama series “The Tudors,” which aired for three seasons from 2007 to 2010.
In addition to his impressive on-screen work, he has undergone a notable physical transformation in recent years. Here’s a look at how he has changed over time.
The actor pictured at a photocall during the 51st Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 1998, in Cannes, France. | Source: Getty Images
The actor photographed with Minnie Driver on the set of “In The Governess,” 1998 | Source: Getty Images
2002 at age 25
The actor at the premiere of “The Importance of Being Earnest,” 2002 | Source: Getty Images
2004 at age 27
2016 at age 39
The actor on set of “Black Butterfly,” 2016 | Source: Getty Images
The actor attends the “Roots” night one screening on May 23, 2016, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
The actor attends the “London Town” screening during the 60th BFI London Film Festival on October 11, 2016, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
At this point in his life, actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers decided to settle down by marrying actress, Mara Lane. She is best known for appearing in films such as “American Night” and “Ambush.”
2017 at age 40
The following year, the news reports revealed that the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Wolf Rhys Meyers, on December 15, 2016. Lane gave birth at home, with a midwife assisting the delivery.
In September 2017, Lane shared in a heartfelt Instagram post that she had experienced a miscarriage. In the post, she also discussed her husband’s response to the heartbreaking news and opened up about his personal struggles during that time.