Ben Mendelsohn looked unrecognisable as he attended the Roofman London Film Festival Gala with a furry plus one.
The Australian actor certainly made an entrance on Tuesday as he rocked up at Royal Festival Hall with a chocolate-coloured chihuahua in hand and struck a series of poses on the red carpet.
The 56-year-old, who usually boasts a rugged look, cleaned up well for the event, wearing a navy checked blazer over a white shirt with a loosened baby blue tie, along with a pair of relaxed black slacks and sneakers.
Throwing a faux fur coat over the ensemble, the actor appeared to take the mickey as he pouted for the camera alongside his pooch, who wore a crystal-emblazoned bow around its neck.
Also in attendance at the star-studded event was Kirsten Dunst and Channing Tatum, who attended the ‘do without his Australian girlfriend Inka Williams.
Both Kirsten and Channing could be seen cuddling Ben’s tiny pup at the film festival.
Ben Mendelsohn looked unrecognisable as he attended the Roofman London Film Festival Gala. Pictured in 2023
Based on a true story, Roofman follows a fugitive, played by Channing Tatum, who hides inside a Toys “R” Us store while on the run.
Ben’s suave appearance at the film festival comes two years after he set tongues wagging during an outing in London with his ex-wife Emma Forrest, where the actor looked dishevelled and scruffy.
The Emmy-winning star put on a casual display – wearing a white jacket with a floral print, black trousers and a zip-up jumper.
He was also seen carrying a lit cigarette in one hand while dangling another in his mouth, all while juggling a cup of takeaway coffee and shopping bags.
Ben’s grey hair looked messy and overgrown.
The Star Wars actor’s ex-wife Emma went make-up free for the winter outing.
The film director, who filed for divorce from Ben in 2016, wore a pair of denim jeans, a pink cardigan layered with a navy floral coat, and pink running shoes.
Emma and Ben tied the knot in June 2012 at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood.
The Australian actor certainly made an entrance on Tuesday as he rocked up at Royal Festival Hall with a chocolate-coloured chihuahua in hand
Throwing a faux fur coat over the ensemble, the actor pouted for the camera alongside his pooch, who wore a crystal-emblazoned bow around it’s neck
Both Kirsten (right) and Channing (left) could be seen cuddling Ben’s tiny pup at the film festival
In late December, 2016, Emma filed for divorce from the actor citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ in her divorce papers and revealed she and the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story actor had been separated since December 1 that year.
Back in 2018, the critically acclaimed actor revealed he was once forced to work low-paying jobs to pay the bills.
He washed dishes at a restaurant in Sydney’s Bondi and was also employed at a Brumby’s Bakery during a career slump, according to the Herald Sun.
Reflecting on his incredible reversal of fortune since then, Ben said: ‘It’s been extraordinary. But that’s what has been very sweet about it – you don’t expect that in this business.’
He added: ‘I still drive around and look back on a lot of years where things were leaner. I am still happily spun out by it.’
