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Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled

We have a deep appreciation for the new class of dapper Hollywood men just like the next woman, but there's something to be said for the seasoned stars who've given us years of talent and unwavering good looks. We're taking a moment to appreciate our favorite men over 40 who never disapoint when it comes to style.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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Nas, 43

Nas attends the premiere of “The Birth of a Nation” in Hollywood, California.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Jason LaVeris
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Michael Ealy, 43

Michael Ealy attends AOL Build Sereis at AOL HQ in New York City.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Jenny Anderson
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Will Smith, 48

Will Smith attends the 26th annual EMA Awards in Burbank, California.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Jason LaVeris
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Michael K. Williams, 50

Michael K. Williams attends the Brett Johnson New York Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2017 Presentation at Skylight Clarkson Sq in New York City.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Johnny Nunez
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Common, 44

Common at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Sylvain Gaboury
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Idris Elba
Idris Elba attends the UK Premiere of Paramount Pictures “Star Trek Beyond” in London, England.
Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Gareth Cattermole
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Larenz Tate, 41

Larenz Tate attends ‘Game of Silence’ Party at STK Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Prince Williams
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Boris Kodjoe, 43

Boris Kodjoe attends the ICON MANN’s 4th Annual Power 50 Dinner at Mr. C Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Earl Gibson III
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Ali Shaheed Muhammed, 46

Ali Shaheed Muhammed at SiriusXM Studio on September 28, 2016 in New York City.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Ben Gabbe
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Morris Chestnut, 47

Morris Chestnut attends Essence Fest at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
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Q-Tip, 46

Q-Tip attends Pharrell Williams Spongebob-themed 41st birthday party in New York City.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Taylor Hill
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Jamie Foxx, 48

Jamie Foxx attends the Mercedes-Benz and African American Film Critics Association Oscar viewing party in Los Angeles, California.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Joe Scarnici
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 47

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the Boys & Girls Harbor Salute To Achievement in New York City.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Bennett Raglin
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Taye Diggs, 45

Taye Diggs attends the American Theatre Wing’s 69th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
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Maxwell, 43

Maxwell attends the Make A Wish VIP Experience at the 2016 BET Awards on June 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Leon Bennett
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Omar Epps
Omar Epps attends A Celebration of Barbara Walters Cocktail Reception Red Carpet in New York City.
Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
D Dipasupil
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Pharrell Williams, 43

Pharrell Williams attends the ‘Hidden Figures’ premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
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Jay Z, 46

Jay Z attends the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Jon Kopaloff
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Terrence Howard, 47

Terrence Howard attends the Paley Center For Media’s Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television in Beverly Hills, California.

Forty & Fine: 19 Celeb Men in Their Forties Whose Style is Unparalled
Paul Archuleta