I think we can all agree that Joe Manganiello is a glorious unicorn of sensuality and the majesty of the human form. Right?
So there’s never a bad time to look at photos of him. Or read about him. Or furiously google search important questions like ‘does Joe Manganiello eat bread???’ (answer: no, he eats egg white omelettes. Ugh) and ‘are there more Manganiellos out there who are single and like awkward women????’ (answer: he has a brother named Nicholas, but I think he’s married).
Anyway. Rejoice. Because ICYMI here is a truly magnificent throwback photo to add to our photos of Joe Manganiello database and remind us that even he had awkward teenage years with dodgy hair.
Behold, teenage Joe Manganiello from 1996:
Oh, and on a related note, here is headshot from the 90s:
Isn’t it GREAT? That hair. That suit. That pensive gaze. The whole thing is classic 90s celeb and we’re entirely obsessed. We really hope Joe develops this into a series and shares a full album of equally brilliant photos of him as an up and comer.
According to Joe’s Instagram caption, the headshot is from 1995, back when Joe was just an 18-year-old actor trying to do big things. Just look how far he’s come.
Also, this is all the evidence you need that some dudes are just meant for middle age. He’s so much fitter with some age – just like a good wine. Except with added facial hair. Delightful.
Originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.co.uk