In 2018, Tom Hardy is a megastar – he’s blown us away in movies like The Dark Knight Rises, Bronson, Legend and Dunkirk, and the trailer for his first superhero starring role Venom dropped yesterday.
Two decades ago though, things were very different.
Back in 1998, here appeared on Channel 4’s classic morning show
The Big Breakfast, as just a 20-year-old fresh-faced aspiring model. As part of the show’s ‘Find Me A Model’ competition, he’s interviewed by Denise Van Outen.
Far from the sharply-dressed Hardy we’re used to today, back then he was rocking very questionable long hair, held back with a band. He’s also got a very 90s ensemble of combats and a white vest.
With that look, you could definitely see him slotting right into 911 or A1, or any other B-tier boyband of the era.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75mOKnLFnng
There’s a second clip, where Hardy is revealed as the winner by Johnny Vaughn. We also get a hint at his acting future to come, as he names Gary Oldman as his hero.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT-Ztj4qNUQ
The 90s were wild, guys.
