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Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
Iconically handsome at any age, actor Denzel Washington and his graying temples show that, regardless of age, he's still a man on fire.
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
Kimora's beau may be bald, but Djimon Hounsou's facial hair is a tell-tale sign of his ageing self-confidence. Another sign? His willingness to go nearly-bare for his 2007 Calvin Klein ad campaign. Smokin!
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
Need we say more about our dear Mr. President? Barack Obama never ceases to make us swoon, and his status, amazing family, and awesome salt-and-pepper mane have us on permanent White House watch.
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
When it comes to growing up in front of the camera, Will Smith is legend. And when he showed up to the premiere of his son's movie 'The Karate Kid' with a proud-dad smile and fatherly greys, we got a glimpse of how hot he's going to be for decades to come!
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
At 73, Morgan Freeman is still dating – and dressing! – like a man half his age. The esteemed actor can rock full-grey, an earring, and sunglasses on the red carpet like his much younger counterparts, and we love it.
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
Don Cheadle's baby face lets him flawlessly portray characters of many ages, but – look closely! – the 46-year-old actor is spouting a few tell-tale signs of wisdom. It looks great – let the grays play!
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
We couldn't be more grateful that this sexy Brit crossed the pond! Idris Elba is quickly becoming a huge star in America, and that silvering beard just adds to his steamy mystery. We'd love to share a flat with him!
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
Actor Forest Whitaker keeps changing for the better. He recently stepped onto the red carpet showing off a newly-slim figure, and his glasses-and-greys combo make him a sight to be seen. Hey, his hot wife Keisha isn't complaining!
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
We seem to be witnessing a curious case of Rick Fox: the older he gets, the more attractive he is! The actor and retired basketball player has more than a bit of silver creeping in, but it makes him hotter than ever. Guess he's reading our minds!
Dark + Stormy: The Hottest Gray Celebs
When Jaleesa and Colonel Taylor got together on 'A Different World,' some were put off by the age difference, but others realized she was on to something! Almost 20 years later, Glynn Turman, at 62, is much more seasoned, but just as handsome.
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By: Angie on 1/01/2011 4:03PM
It's not about going gray! It's about accepting aging, what God planned for us. And., accepting it gracefully. Quit enriching Lady Clarol etc. There is nothing more sexy then gray hair...Shampooed with Shimmering Lights, so so sexy!
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By: ARNEADER on 1/04/2011 9:47AM
RIGHT ON! RIGHT ON! My honey is salt and pepper and I love it! My friends are having their men to color their hair black to hide their grey. Not me I love the mature look!
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By: alwaysalady on 1/02/2011 10:46PM
I'm throwing out my creme of nature hair color myself and embracing my silver-white naps. sure on a man it looks distinguishing,however for men in the public eye,that might be something else because they cater to public opinion more or less. So far, I like the look.Just look at Anderson Cooper!!
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By: mzjanuary205 on 1/03/2011 10:13AM
These men have always looked hot. When I first saw Will with a little gray in "I Am Legend", I was like, whoa....he looked REALLY good. Of course Denzel has always been a hottie since his "St. Elsewhere" days. And Morgan Freeman seems to look better as he ages, I don't know what it is about him. Djimon is another one. I always thought he was fine, since I saw him in that Janet Jackson video back in the day.
It's unfortunate that when women age, it is not looked at in the same way.
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By: D.C. on 1/03/2011 10:49AM
OK Essence now we are talking. Some real hotties, real men, some life experience and the gray....OH so sexy. Thank you for that little slice of heaven.
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By: Sandra Smith on 1/03/2011 11:32AM
Sandra - Far Rock, NY - I call my grey "silver". Hopefully, these "pretty young thangs" will get to that point of having silver hair. Silver hair to me means character and wisdom, hopefully for everyone. The funniest thing to see is an actor or singer, up in age, with jet black hair. I don't want to be a slave to dyes and rinses. I work the hell out of my silver.
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By: barbarascy385 on 1/03/2011 11:55AM
Let me just say that I started really going grey in the front of my head at about 37. And I love it. I finally have some highlights that work. My hair for whatever reason will not hold dyes. Never has. Why in the world would I pay all that money for something that is not going to last? I tried it twice and all of it just washed out. So, I don't do that anymore and I'm glad about it. There is NOTHING wrong with grey hair on anybody. Gwen Stefani has what they call platinum blonde hair. Looks kind of grey to me at times though. So with this country's obsession with light hair why is grey hair so taboo? It isn't to me anymore. I use all kinds of hairstyles to show off my grey highlights. I curl it. Straighten it. Wear it in a updo, which really shows it off. I love it! And another point, I just don't think older people look right with all that dye in their hair anyway. It makes them look weird and unreal. Aging is a wonderful thing if you embrace it for what it is and don't fight every little thing about it. It can be done with grace, dignity, and attractiveness. We all are getting older so let's be realistic about it and embrace it. Now I know grey hair really bothers some people, but it shouldn't. Enjoy!
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By: Gail on 1/04/2011 5:33AM
I love it!!!
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By: ADMR on 1/04/2011 5:56AM
They Look Horrible...Says HANDSOME, SEASONED E!!!! - SOH
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By: Dee on 1/04/2011 2:44PM
Yes, these male celebs look great.
However, let a female celeb do it. Can you imagine Halle, Oprah , Angela Bassett, Nia long, Vivica with gray hair? They would never be heard from again. I'm sure all of them have a touch of gray at this point but they have to keep it dyed.
Too bad in this society on a man gray hair is considered distinguished, seasoned and sexy. On a woman it's matronly, dowdy and so unsexy.
It's a shame.
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By: Poeticatee on 1/04/2011 8:30PM
A man 50 years older than his girl friend and he gets a high five. A women 12 years older than her boyfriend, gets a what is she doing with that younger man-she is probably doing with the younger man what the older man is not able to do with the younger women as Ashton K told Jay Leno when he made a joke about Demi being older. "At least we are able to have sex".
Women are womens biggest critics-if you want to go grey then do it, if not then do not do it. If you want straight hair then straighten it, if not then do not.If yoyu want to go natural, then do it, if not then do not do it. If you want to wear a wig then wear it, if not then do not.
What you think of me is non of my business!
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By: Pursuit on 1/06/2011 3:48PM
"How do men seem to get more handsome with age as women scramble to the doctor to get rid of every little wrinkle?"
Well. That shitty fucked up quote ruined my morning and made me want to punch someone in the throat.
Hey here's an idea: let's stop telling women that when they get old or fat or whatever, that they're repulsive and treat them like human beings--maybe then, they'll stop scrambling to fix every thing that's apparently wrong with them.
Great idea... right guys?
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