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18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele's Video)

Adele didn't pick Mack Wilds to play the leading man in her new video for no reason. The actor-turned-artist's swag has always been unmistakable! See?
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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That Time…

He froze for the cameras on the camera and we really liked his style.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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That Time…

He showed off those abs in a mirror selfie.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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That Time…

He let fans get real up close and personal.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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That Time…

He was showing off a little, and again, we liked it.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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That Time…

He showed off his sleeve tattoos.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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That Time…

He winked at us.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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That Time…

He showed off his side profile.

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That Time…

He was thinking of a master plan.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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He decided to get a little air on stage. (Wink!)

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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He pouted a little, and we really liked it.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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That Time…

He kept it casual in the club.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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Wilds struck a pose on the red carpet and we loved it.

18 Times Mack Wilds Made Us Look (Long Before Adele’s Video)
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He was about to take a ride.

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That Time…

He walked the runway for Karl Kani.

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That Time…

He pouted some more. Smile cutie, we’re here!

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He was about to take a dip.

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He was too cool for school in the city.

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He took this selfie.

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