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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 · November 22, 2016October 26, 2020
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Nas, 43

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

Jason LaVeris
02
Michael Ealy, 43

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

Jenny Anderson
03
Will Smith, 48

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

Jason LaVeris
04
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.

Johnny Nunez
05
Common, 44

Common at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

Sylvain Gaboury
06
Idris Elba
Idris Elba attends the UK Premiere of Paramount Pictures “Star Trek Beyond” in London, England.
Gareth Cattermole
07
Larenz Tate, 41

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

Prince Williams
08
Boris Kodjoe, 43

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

Earl Gibson III
09
Ali Shaheed Muhammed, 46

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

Ben Gabbe
10
Morris Chestnut, 47

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

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Q-Tip, 46

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

Taylor Hill
12
Jamie Foxx, 48

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

Joe Scarnici
13
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 47

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

Bennett Raglin
14
Taye Diggs, 45

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

D Dipasupil
15
Maxwell, 43

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

Leon Bennett
16
Omar Epps
Omar Epps attends A Celebration of Barbara Walters Cocktail Reception Red Carpet in New York City.
D Dipasupil
17
Pharrell Williams, 43

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

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18
Jay Z, 46

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

Jon Kopaloff
19
Terrence Howard, 47

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

Paul Archuleta

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