Contrary to popular belief, Leslie Jordan has not been a hilarious older gentleman for his entire life.
In fact, you might be surprised to hear that Jordan is only 66 years old—a full 8 years younger than film star Glenn Close.
But Jordan was once youthful, bright, and absolutely a stud muffin. For reference, this is Leslie Jordan in 2021.
And this is Leslie Jordan in 1980, looking like the next door neighbor you just couldn't stop peeking out the window at:
And the internet is absolutely shocked.
Shocked, and, of course, thirsty.
Y\u2019all Kim tried but Leslie Jordan might actually break the internet with this pic.twitter.com/elxB84urUI— Mark MacKillop (@Mark MacKillop) 1632065725
The fact that I would\u2019ve simped for Leslie Jordan in the 80\u2019s I\u2014pic.twitter.com/RjToe3p9Kz— j\u2728 (@j\u2728) 1632008265
hello i just think you should look at this photo of Leslie Jordan in 1980pic.twitter.com/EHwvacpiVi— aidan\ud83d\udef8 (@aidan\ud83d\udef8) 1632084244
Leslie Jordan posted a 1980 thirst trap on IG and tbh I\u2026pic.twitter.com/qitnxrFHPk— m a r k J m a r r a c c i n i (@m a r k J m a r r a c c i n i) 1632064616
I have not known peace since Leslie Jordan posted that pic of himself from 1980— drew\ud83d\udcab (@drew\ud83d\udcab) 1632015174
Jordan was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The photo was taken at his mother's house, where he actually spent part of the pandemic locked down.
Two years after this photo was taken, Jordan would move to Los Angeles and the transformation into the Leslie Jordan we know and love today would begin.
Well, well, well. I would have happily banged 25-year-old Leslie Jordan.https://www.queerty.com/recognize-hairy-stud-six-pack-20210920#.YUiR5GPenDU.twitter\u00a0\u2026— Adam Sank is Vaxxed and Ready to Bone \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@Adam Sank is Vaxxed and Ready to Bone \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08) 1632145923
Leslie Jordan in the 80s could GET. IT.pic.twitter.com/HUlLFvk3Ri— A Filthy Milkmaid (@A Filthy Milkmaid) 1632167780
@thelesliejordan is know for being a cutie pie, but who knew he was also a hot piece?https://twitter.com/mark_mackillop/status/1439614111386673157\u00a0\u2026— *Ugh* (@*Ugh*) 1632108253
seriously now.https://twitter.com/mark_mackillop/status/1439614111386673157\u00a0\u2026— Robert (@Robert) 1632066997
Jordan also shared another throwback photo of himself earlier this year. This one depicted a slightly more familiar looking face all dressed up for senior picture day, in response to singer Chris Stapleton posting a similar throwback.
Jordan's first credit after moving to LA in 1982 was in the Richard Pryor and Randy Quaid film Moving as a featured extra.
Wow same— Eddy Gordo Lite (@Eddy Gordo Lite) 1632057679
Good for him— \ud83e\udd20\u263a\ufe0f (@\ud83e\udd20\u263a\ufe0f) 1632008599
Quite the Pocket Otter! He could\u2019ve gotten it.pic.twitter.com/kxFUjhFHGk— A Bater In Decatur (@A Bater In Decatur) 1632020576
EXCUSE ME— Pocket Top (@Pocket Top) 1632073385
Even though Leslie Jordan may have been jaw-droppingly fit in the early 80s, nothing is better than the delight his Instagram videos brought the world 40 years later during the pandemic.
We love you Leslie!
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