Fans shocked by Jared Leto’s real age as star marks milestone birthday

Jared Leto just marked a big birthday with an incredibly youthful photo – and his fans can’t quite believe it.

Oscar-winning actor/musician Jared Leto took to Instagram this week to mark his 50th birthday with a shirtless photo, revealing an enviable physique while holding a colourful piece of cake.

“Thx for all the bday wishes,” the actor, who most recently played Paolo Gucci in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, posted.

Stream more entertainment news live & on demand with Flash, Australia’s biggest news streaming service. New to Flash? Try 14 days free now >

Fans were stunned to learn of the actor’s milestone birthday, given his youthful looks:

Sorry how is Jared Leto 50? pic.twitter.com/6GZuZQftnS

— TheRealGeorgie (@Firmino9____) December 26, 2021

JARED LETO IS 50?!?!?!?!

— Joseph (@MCUJoseph) December 26, 2021

i just learned jared leto is 50 years old pic.twitter.com/oNFgCchKbQ

— jex. (@jexadecimal) December 26, 2021

The only logic behind Jared Leto turning 50 is that he’s taken the potion from Death Becomes Her pic.twitter.com/nB60Dd7FiR

— Liv Marks (@OliviaLilyMarks) December 26, 2021

Jared Leto turned 50 today. This is the pic from this year's film festival. I need him to spill the tea where is that fountain of youth asap.

#HappyBirthdayJaredLetopic.twitter.com/JSAbW8ptLG

— Kristina☃️ (@kristinakovv) December 26, 2021

JARED LETO IS 50!!!? pic.twitter.com/EF8VDlACVW

— ʏᴜɴɢ ᴛᴀʏsɪɴ  (@AuntyTare) December 27, 2021

Jared Leto is 50 today. I’m 51. Judging by my mirror the next 12 months are really going to take a toll on him. pic.twitter.com/fmWASfcztX

— Baz (@bazlyons) December 26, 2021

How…how? Is Jared Leto 50. I genuinely thought he was 31. pic.twitter.com/dXzxNdWWIR

— Girishma (@itsthegrim_) December 27, 2021

There is NO WAY @JaredLeto is 50. I thought he was in his mid 30’s at the most. 😱

My gosh…. HOW is all I can say. 😍😍

I’m shocked. pic.twitter.com/dMUbH5rtTw

— Makenzie Belcher (@makenziebelcher) December 27, 2021

The actor has, in the past, credited his veggie-based lifestyle for maintaining his youthful appearance.

“It’s probably just down to sleep and diet,” he told Rolling Stone in 2016. ”If your travel long haul a lot or don’t sleep much, it’s not going to last very long, that’s for sure.” He said consistency has likely played a role.

“I don’t eat meat ever,” he said. ”But if someone’s mum made a cookie and handed it to me, I’d probably take a bite, or if I’m in Alaska and there’s wild salmon out of the river, I’d probably eat it.”

Leto plays the former vice president and managing director of Gucci in his recent film that tells the tragic but true story of Patrizia Reggiani, played by Lady Gaga, who served 16 years in prison for plotting the murder of her husband Maurizio Gucci, portrayed by Adam Driver.

This story originally appeared on Fox News and is republished here with permission.