Photos of Sean Connery and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Love Actually) have gone viral, as it was revealed that both were 34 years old when these images were taken — yet the difference in their appearance is striking. This Sean Connery vs Thomas Brodie-Sangster age comparison has sparked debate across social media.

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On Tuesday, June 24, UNILAD posted a side-by-side photo of Brodie-Sangster and Connery on Facebook, both at 34, highlighting the impressive contrast in how they looked.

UNILAD captioned the post: “Both are 34 years old in these photos — and yes, we had to do a double take too. Left: the timeless aura of a 20th-century icon. Right: a modern star who somehow looks 17 for the past 20 years. Same age, completely different style.”

In the comments, many expressed disbelief: “This is the perfect visual of how I saw people in their 30s when I was 20, versus how I see them now that I’m 40!” one wrote. Another added: “Sean Connery smoked, drank heavily, and lived hard. The guy from Nanny McPhee didn’t.”

One commenter noted the era difference: “It doesn’t surprise me — life conditions are much better now and medicine is more advanced. Sir Sean Connery was born in Wild West times where if you broke your arm, you just had to keep walking.”

Others praised Brodie-Sangster: “Wow, Thomas Brodie-Sangster has amazing genes. He looks like a 15-year-old. Now I’m wondering what skincare he uses.” Another joked: “Thomas Brodie never ages, haha. Same as when I saw him in the first Maze Runner.”

Sean Connery was born in Edinburgh on August 25, 1930, raised in Fountainbridge, and began his career as a milkman. His acting career took off in 1957, and he became legendary as the first on-screen James Bond, starring in five films between 1962 and 1967.

He spoke openly about his lifestyle in a 1971 Guardian interview: “I try not to drink too much because when I start, I drink excessively and easily. I quit smoking completely three years ago. When I tried marijuana, I found I didn’t like it. It gave me a buzz, but it felt like smoking cigarettes.”
Sir Sean Connery passed away at 90 in October 2020.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster rose to fame at just 13 in Love Actually and has since starred in hits like The Maze Runner and Nanny McPhee. He lives a quiet, private life in Hertfordshire with his wife Talulah Riley. Though unfazed by fame, he admits feeling “old” when recognized for Nanny McPhee, a role he played two decades ago.

In a recent Telegraph interview, he said: “It’s lovely. Moms or big guys come up and say: ‘I loved Nanny McPhee when I was a kid!’ And now they’re adults. It makes you feel a bit old, but it’s beautiful. Same with Love Actually — everyone loves it, it’s not controversial. It’s an honor to be part of films that stood the test of time.”