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Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
David Beckham, Ben Shephard & Idris Elba show some blokes get better with age – but is it worth the sacrifice?
David Beckham also reveals the ingredients for his go-to protein shake MIDDLE-AGE SHRED David Beckham, Ben Shephard & Idris Elba show some blokes get better with age – but is it worth the sacrifice? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORGET middle-aged spread – today's male celebs are all about middle-aged SHRED. Instead of letting nature take its course when they hit 50, this generation are more likely to become toned gym bunnies. 7 Ben Shephard recently showed off his pumped physique at odds with his school-dad-next-door persona Credit: David Venni / Men's Health UK', 7 Actor Jamie Lomas is looking fit and healthy as he hits 50 Credit: Dan Collins A sports car and hair dye isn't enough for these blokes to prove they've still got it — they want the body and fitness of a man half their age, too. Not content with landing the top job hosting This Morning last year, Ben Shephard stripped off for the cover of the latest issue of Men's Health, revealing a pumped physique at odds with his school-dad-next-door persona. And his transformation has thrilled his fans on social media. One woman wrote: 'If my future husband isn't a copy of Ben Shephard I don't want it.' Others called him a pin-up and even a DILF (Dad I'd Like To F***). Ben admitted that hitting the half-century in December was his motivation to get even buffer than when he last posed topless for the magazine in 2012. He consumed up to 2.2g of protein per kilo of bodyweight each day, because 'abs are really made in the kitchen'. Ben explained: 'My wife does most of the cooking. 'We came up with an agreement that I would get what I needed in terms of protein during the day so I could enjoy our dinners.' How romantic! Kyle Walker signs big money deal to model huge fashion brand's underwear just like David Beckham The presenter worked with long-term trainer Steve Coleman, doing four strength sessions a week, plus lung-busting Digme spin classes. His regime also included ten minutes using a foam roller to decompress his lower spine each morning and cutting out most alcohol. Nothing but respect and admiration for the way Ben has approached his 50th birthday Gordon Smart, The Sun's former Bizarre Editor Ben said: 'To get stronger, physically and mentally, is definitely harder the older you get.' Gordon Smart, The Sun's former Bizarre Editor who did the interview, wrote on Instagram: 'Nothing but respect and admiration for the way Ben has approached his 50th birthday.' The 45-year-old journalist and presenter added: 'Considering he is not a professional athlete, the application, commitment, discipline and effort that has gone into this is pure inspiration to men like me.' After this year, the next batch of 50-year-olds have a lot to live up to. Who can forget that Men's Health issue in February where David Beckham, who turned 50 this month, showed off his ripped physique? 7 Narcos actor Pedro Pascal is another middle-ager who has upped his exercise, reportedly losing 80lbs in recent years Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Bradley Cooper has entered his sixth decade gracefully Credit: Getty Actors Pedro Pascal, Bradley Cooper and Ryan Phillippe have also entered their sixth decade this year. They join Hollywood legend Dwayne Johnson, 53, plus hunky British blokes Idris Elba, 52, Dermot O'Leary, 51, and soap star Jamie Lomas, 50 — former husband of Corrie actress Kym Marsh. Forget beer bellies and grandad-style slacks — this is the hottest generation of fiftysomethings yet. But what's changed? 'When a man hits midlife and suddenly gets ripped, flaunting that new body, it's not just about vanity or showing off,' says life coach and human behaviour expert Bianca Best. Pedro Pascal is so hot he's hurting my feelings A fan on social media 'He's staring down the barrel of grey hairs, shrinking muscle and a fading sex drive. 'A transformation is a way to fight back against that creeping feeling of decline.' Narcos actor Pedro Pascal is another middle-ager who has upped his exercise, reportedly losing 80lbs in recent years — and the sight of his biceps on the Cannes red carpet amazed fans. 'Pedro Pascal is so hot he's hurting my feelings,' wrote one on social media. Another added: 'I think he's the sexiest man I've ever seen in my life.' When asked his secret, the Mandalorian actor modestly stated: 'My workout routine is just the basics.' 'I was under pressure, then trained for 14 weeks' But Brit trainer David Higgins, who first worked with Pedro on the Kingsman films, revealed he focuses on calisthenics and body weight exercises, such as mountain climbers, squats, push-ups and planks. 'He doesn't necessarily realise how good he is,' he told GQ. Lucky for some, eh? As a former footballer, you'd expect recent birthday boy Becks to take stripping off in his stride. But after signing an advertising deal with Boss, he quit his beloved red wine for more than three months to model nothing but a pair of tightie whities. He confessed: 'I actually told my team, 'I'm not going back into my underwear'. And then we signed the Boss deal. 7 Who can forget that Men's Health issue in February where David Beckham, who turned 50 this month, showed off his ripped physique? Credit: The Mega Agency 7 Idris Elba embarked on a strict diet before filming a topless scene in the 2023 Luther movie Credit: INSTAGRAM/BLUECHIP NUTRITION 'I was under quite a bit of pressure at that point . . . and then I trained for 14 weeks.' His regime included playing racket sport padel three times a week and workouts alongside wife Victoria for five to six days with trainer Bobby Rich. David told Men's Health that his go-to drink is a protein shake with creatine, coconut water, two bananas, almonds and lots of ice. And Idris Elba embarked on a strict diet before filming a topless scene in the 2023 Luther movie, asking his personal chef King Enekeme to make him look the 'bee's knees'. The Brit actor, once named Sexiest Man Alive, drank smoothies packed with greens and banned junk food. For these hunky celebs, 50 is far from over the hill — which actor Bradley Cooper proved recently when he went public with supermodel girlfriend Gigi Hadid, who is some 20 years his junior. The actor and director keeps in shape using a Peloton bike at home, only eating red meat once a month and avoiding dairy and gluten. Sounds fun. Meanwhile, heart-throb Ryan Phillippe is enjoying a career kickstart at 50, starring in new Amazon teen drama Motorheads. The actor has barely aged since his Nineties breakthrough movies I Know What You Did Last Summer and Cruel Intentions, and regularly shares topless snaps on his socials. He was also named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2021, crediting 90- minute workouts of calisthenics, free weights and sprints five days a week, plus skiing, waterskiing, hiking and paddleboarding, for his enviable shape. His other motivation? His 21-year-old son Deacon with ex-wife Reese Witherspoon. He admitted: 'We'll do the same workout, and the way he looks afterwards compared to the way I look is really defeating.' While getting older is certainly inevitable, these gym-obsessed stars are proof that blokes do really get better with age. But with little booze, boring protein-rich diets and days upon days spent in the gym, is it worth the sacrifices? 7 Ben stripped off for the cover of the latest issue of Men's Health Credit: 'David Venni / Men's Health UK'
Boston Globe
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘A Nice Indian Boy' is an even nicer romantic comedy
'You're next,' everyone tells Naveen, a phrase he warns us about in his narration. Everyone expects him to be the 'nice Indian boy' somebody's daughter brings home. It's who every parent says their daughter should marry. But what will happen when Naveen brings home the boy instead? Advertisement Zarna Garg as Megha Gavaskar in 'A Nice Indian Boy.' Courtesy of Levantine Films and Wayfarer Studios Naveen's parents, Megha (Zarna Garg) and Archit (Indian acting legend, Harish Patel) know their son is gay, but they rarely talk about it. Though Archit is bottled up about his feelings, he and his wife try to understand their only son's sexuality. They accomplish this by watching Out, a gay-themed network that runs shows like the salaciously-titled 'DILF.' Six years after Arundhathi's wedding, Naveen has become a doctor himself. He works with Paul (Peter S. Kim), a raunchy lothario who'd be the sassy gay friend in a straight rom-com. Paul is constantly dragging Naveen out to meet people, but as a hilarious texting montage shows, Naveen is an absolute disaster at dating. 'Guess you've been eating an apple a day,' he texts to one former boyfriend, 'because you've kept this doctor away.' Advertisement Karan Soni as Naveen Gavaskar and Jonathan Groff as Jay Kurundkar in 'A Nice Indian Boy.' Courtesy of Levantine Films and Wayfarer Studios Enter a potential nice Indian boy for Naveen. He first notices photographer Jay Kurundkar ('Hamilton''s Now, if you know anything about Bollywood movies, you'll immediately recognize their date movie as the 1995 film, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,' or 'DDLJ' as it's often called. The reason I know this is from my years of working in tech with Indian coders, all of whom loved this movie to pieces. So it's a nice touch for this film to acknowledge a beloved classic. It's an even more inspired idea to have the Tony Award-winning Groff sing a few bars of 'Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jana Sanam,' one of 'DDLJ''s big numbers. Naveen is horrified by this bold display, which occurs during their post-movie walk. But that's because he shares the same penchant for withholding his true emotions like his Dad. This affliction will become a problem as the two men fall in love and become engaged. I should probably mention that Jay is white. His last name comes from the Indian foster family who adopted him after he had lived in ten other foster homes. He's adopted their traditions as well — and he speaks Hindi. So, Jay fits the titular description. Naveen mentions that when he tells his family he's finally bringing someone home. Imagine their surprise when Jay upends their expectations. Harish Patel as Archit Gavaskar, Karan Soni as Naveen Gavaskar, Zarna Garg as Megha Gavaskar and Sunita Mani as Arundhathi Gavaskar in 'A Nice Indian Boy.' Courtesy of Levantine Films and Wayfarer Studios From a plot perspective, there really isn't anything new here. There's the usual second act misunderstanding, the family dinner that goes horribly awry, the sad break-up and the indulgent scene where the two lovers reunite. And of course, there's a big, colorful wedding at the end, because no movie that uses Amy Vincent ('Eve's Bayou') as cinematographer is going to pass up using her keen eye to film it. Advertisement What makes 'A Nice Indian Boy' shine are the performances and the sharp writing by Eric Randall. There are gay and Indian people in front of and behind the camera, giving the film a lived-in knowledge of in-jokes and traditions. Stand-up Zarna Garg as Megha Gavaskar, Karan Soni as Naveen Gavaskar, Sunita Mani as Arundhathi Gavaskar, Sachin Sahel as Manish and Harish Patel as Archit Gavaskar in 'A Nice Indian Boy.' Courtesy of Levantine Films and Wayfarer Studios Mani, as Naveen's snarky married sister, Arundhathi, navigates her character's bittersweet arc. Though Arundhathi is the bad guy at one point, we understand the reasons she lashes out. She and Naveen have a recognizable sibling bond. And Groff is the boisterous yet gentle heart of the film. He's so lovable that you wonder why Naveen would cringe when Jay is serenading him. The real star of 'A Nice Indian Boy,' however, is Soni. He holds the film together by credibly portraying a man afraid of any emotion he finds gregarious. It's pure joy watching Naveen grow and learn to experience what Jay calls 'the bigness of love.' His journey will be recognizable, not just to gay men, but to anyone who was once afraid to trust that the person they love will love them back with the same fervor. ★★★1/2 A NICE INDIAN BOY Directed by Roshan Sethi. Written by Eric Randall. Based on the play by Madhuri Shekar. Starring Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Zarna Garg, Harish Patel, Sachin Sahel, Peter S. Kim. At Coolidge Corner, AMC Boston Common. 96 min. Unrated (a nice instance of bad words) Advertisement Odie Henderson is the Boston Globe's film critic.
