Mike Myers appears worlds apart from 'Austin Powers' in rare public appearance at AFI awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Austin Powers' and 'Shrek' star Mike Myers has made a rare public appearance—his first in more than a year—stunning in his new look at the 2024 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute.

The Hollywood celebrity—who portrayed multiple roles in the espionage comedy trilogy—is known for avoiding the spotlight; but, attended Nicole Kidman's event at Los Angeles's Dolby Theatre on Sunday, April 28, per Page Six.

Mike Myers debuts new look in rare public appearance at AFI awards

The 'Austin Powers' star, 60, debuted a fresh grey buzzcut while attending the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute this past weekend that honored Nicole Kidman.

Myers was flaunting a gray buzz cut, different from the shaggy brown hair he wore throughout his Hollywood career. He looked handsome in a tuxedo for the opulent event honoring the Hollywood actress.

The actor was beaming and would have astounded onlookers with his unrecognizable appearance on the Dolby Theatre red carpet.

During his red carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight, Myers praised Kidman, referring to her as "one of the most versatile [people]."

"You admire her and you like her too, which is a very rare combination with any performer… I think everything she does is so elegant and first-class and fantastic," he added.

Myers wore a mask that he removed to reveal his identity and deliver a speech at the gala on stage.

The actor last appeared on screen in David O Russell's 2022 film 'Amsterdam', and has been out of the spotlight for a few years. The 'Love Guru' actor also developed and starred in 'The Pentaverate', a Netflix series in 2022.

There has been no word on the rumors that Myers was working on a fourth installment of his most popular series, 'Austin Powers'.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Myers remarked, "I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or non-existence of such a project," he said and added that there are "absolutely" more tales to be shared.

Myers has a low-key life with his 47-year-old wife Kelly Tisdale and their three kids, Paulina, 8, Sunday, 10, and Spike, 12.

Netizens react to Mike Myers' new look

Social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their opinions on the 'Austin Powers' actor's new buzzcut look, with one exclaiming in disbelief, "I wouldn't have recognized him! He's only 60!!"

Another added, "Bro got a facelift. I’ll never understand men who fuck with their faces. We look better as we age wtf"

"Crazy glow up. Man found his mojo fr," quipped one user.

A user remarked, "I see Mike Myers has been busy. On his face."

"I will name this version of him…. Snowflake," snarked another one.

One curiously questioned, "Is this really Mike Myers?!"

Another one noted, "Has he really unveiled a new look, or does he just look a bit older / different to when you last watched Austin Powers?"

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