The mere mention of the name George Clooney is enough to send women of all ages into a swoon, but 25 years ago, the reaction might have been quite different.
While George, 54, is now a bona fide hunk and his 2014 marriage to human rights lawyer Amal Alumuddin made international headlines, the Hollywood heartthrob hasn’t always been so suave.
In the 1980s, George’s curly black mullet and questionable dress sense made him look more like a mechanic than a movie star.
These photos chart his transformation from humdrum to hunk and my, how he has changed!
See George Clooney’s amazing transformation from mechanic look-a-like to movie star. The George in the 80s is might different to the George we saw on the red carpet at the 2015 Met Ball with wife Amal.
George in 1985 and 2012.
George in 1984.
George in LA in 1985.
The actor in 1985.
George in the 1980s.
In character in 1986.
Looking like Wolverine in 1989.
Rocking long locks and a leather jacket in 1990.
Looking like a rock star in 1989.
George cleaned up his personal style in 1992, going from grungy to geeky.
Experimenting with John Travolta’s hair style in 1995.
Looking dapper at the Golden Globes in 1995.
George in 1995.
Looking clean-cut in the promos for season four of *E.R.* in 1997.
Looking clean-cut in the promos for season four of E.R. in 1997.
George in 1998.
Look at that smile back in 1998.
Experimenting with a beard in 2000.
Looking like Ashton Kutcher in 2001.
George in 2001.
George in 2004.
Looking suave in a tux in 2006.
George in full hunk mode in 2007.
George in 2007.
George in 2009.
Looking red carpet-ready in 2011.
George in 2011.
The George we know and love in 2012.
George and Amal after their wedding in Venice in 2014.
The gorgeous and socially mindful couple have become each other’s best accessories at A-list events.
Yes George, thumbs up! She’s a catch.
George Clooney and Amal are the picture-perfect couple on Met Gala 2015 red carpet.