How Old Was Paul Rudd In This Is 40

So, there I was, minding my own business at a local comic-con, when I bumped into this guy dressed as Scott Pilgrim. We started chatting, and he mentioned he was born in the same year as Paul Rudd. I was taken aback. "No way," I said, "Paul Rudd is, like, ageless!" The guy just laughed and said, "Well, he was 42 when he played 'This Is 40'." And that got me thinking, just how old was Paul Rudd in "This Is 40"?

Paul Rudd: The Timeless Wonder

Let's face it, Paul Rudd has been blessed with the kind of youthful glow that makes him look like he's perpetually stuck in his late 30s. It's like he's been drinking from the fountain of youth, and the rest of us are just left wondering where we can find one of those.

But I digress. Back to the question at hand. "This Is 40" was released in 2012, and our beloved Paul was born on April 6, 1969. So, let's do some math here. In 2012, Paul Rudd was... drumroll ...43 years old!

Wait, What?

I know, I know. It's hard to wrap your head around. The man who played the eternally youthful Mac in "Clueless" and the equally youthful Andy in "Wet Hot American Summer" was actually in his mid-40s when he played the slightly older, slightly more mature (but still hilarious) Pete in "This Is 40".

But here's the thing, folks. Paul Rudd has always played characters who are a bit younger than he actually is. So, when he was playing 20-somethings in the '90s, he was actually in his late 20s or early 30s. It's like he's been playing a really long game of 'pretend you're younger than you are'. And we've all been happily playing along.

THIS IS 40 Images Featuring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann

So, Why Does This Matter?

Well, it doesn't really. I mean, Paul Rudd's age doesn't change the fact that he's an incredibly talented actor who has given us some of the most memorable characters in comedy. But it's still fun to marvel at the fact that he's been making us laugh for decades, and he's still going strong.

Plus, it's a reminder that age is just a number. Paul Rudd is proof that you don't have to look or act your age. You can be 43 and still play a character who's supposed to be in their early 40s. You can be 52 (which, by the way, is how old Paul Rudd is now) and still look like you're in your late 30s. You go, Paul!

THIS IS 40 Trailer and Images Featuring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann

But Seriously, How Does He Do It?

I don't know, and I'm not sure anyone does. It's like the great mystery of the universe. Is it good genes? Is it a magical skincare routine? Is it the fact that he's just always been really, really good at playing younger than he is? The world may never know.

But one thing's for sure. No matter how old Paul Rudd is, we'll always be grateful for the laughter he's brought into our lives. And who knows? Maybe in another 20 years, we'll be wondering how old he was in some new movie, and he'll still look the same. Wouldn't that be something?