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Why does Tom Jones look younger than Cliff Richard at 84?

60 replies

HelloDenise · 09/06/2024 00:39

Cliff Richard is the same age but looks a lot older even though he colours his hair and Tom doesn't.

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SnowFrogJelly · 09/06/2024 00:41

Just one of the mysteries of life..

MrsJackThornton · 09/06/2024 00:43

Tom Jones has had so much plastic surgery that he has been told his face might collapse if he has any more

XenoBitch · 09/06/2024 00:46

He drank the serum in "Death Becomes Her".

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 09/06/2024 00:47

As a pp said, TJ has had lots of plastic surgery.

AND he doesn't look any younger than Cliff anyway.

GalacticalFarce · 09/06/2024 00:51

Who knows?
Plastic surgery? Good genes? More sex? Less toxins? The lis could go on

LardoBurrows · 09/06/2024 00:57

I think it's all the sex lusty Tom has had over the years, as opposed to celibate Cliff. Plus Cliff is very, very lean. A bit of excess fat as you age plumps up the wrinkles.

SheepAndSword · 09/06/2024 01:06

Yep Tom Jones is more well built. I didn't know about the plastic surgery

Kakibob1924 · 09/06/2024 01:10

They look equally ridiculous.

Cucumbering · 09/06/2024 01:16

Cliff is super skinny and in the face

HelloDenise · 09/06/2024 11:12

SheepAndSword · 09/06/2024 01:06

Yep Tom Jones is more well built. I didn't know about the plastic surgery

I didn't either.

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TheYearOfSmallThings · 09/06/2024 11:18

Tom Jones is a more vigorous person and when you get into your 70s and 80s that is what makes you look older or younger. I notice this with people my parents age - it isn't smoother skin or styling that makes the difference, or even posture or using a stick etc, it is energy and focus and vitality.

But in fairness they both look great for their age.

Seeline · 09/06/2024 11:20

Colouring hair makes people look older when it's obviously not their natural colour.
When TJ gave into the grey/white, he looked much younger than when it was dyed jet black.

Mrsjayy · 09/06/2024 11:23

HelloDenise · 09/06/2024 00:39

Cliff Richard is the same age but looks a lot older even though he colours his hair and Tom doesn't.

Cliff is quite slim and it shows in his face Tom is stockier and has a square face with the beard he does look better not younger imo, I'd imagine they have both had tweakments here and there.

Jeezitneverends · 09/06/2024 11:24

Tom carries a wee bit more weight which pads out the wrinkles😂

DojaPhat · 09/06/2024 11:24

I've long suspected Tom has some Black heritage Grin

NeverDropYourMooncup · 09/06/2024 11:25

More body fat.

MarthaDunstable · 09/06/2024 11:32

See also, Nigel Farage and Keanu Reeves.

IsoldeWagner · 09/06/2024 11:35

DojaPhat · 09/06/2024 11:24

I've long suspected Tom has some Black heritage Grin

True, like a lot of Welsh people. He should do Who Do You Think You Are?
Fascinating.
Similarly, Cliff must have Indian heritage. Ditto WDYTYA.

Hagbard · 09/06/2024 11:38

Doesn't Tom have a long-standing marriage? Which lengthens men's lives (and shortens women's)

Living in the closet probably taken it's toll on Cliff.

Mrsjayy · 09/06/2024 12:04

Tom jones wife died recently I'm not sure how recent but they had been married since they were 16. Tom had numerous affairs and "encounters" and a couple of extra marital children so he's had a colourful life maybe that keeps you looking young?

Iamtarticus · 09/06/2024 12:08

Boris Johnson is the same age as Brad Pitt

IsoldeWagner · 09/06/2024 12:09

Iamtarticus · 09/06/2024 12:08

Boris Johnson is the same age as Brad Pitt

Unbelievable.

fatphalange · 09/06/2024 12:12

Cos they're two different people 🤦🏻‍♀️

IsoldeWagner · 09/06/2024 12:13

fatphalange · 09/06/2024 12:12

Cos they're two different people 🤦🏻‍♀️

No, I think they're the same.

LlynTegid · 09/06/2024 12:15

Tom Jones benefited from the Green Green Grass of Home in Wales, as opposed to London smog, in his youth.

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