Hey Jude, is age catching up with you? Jude Law shows off paunchy physique and strange facial hair as he takes a dip in St Tropez

He's been one of Britain's most lusted after actors for over a decade, but Jude Law seems to have ditched the hunky image.
The 39-year-old star, who has dated some of the world's most beautiful women, looked like age was catching up with him as he went for a swim at Club 55 in St Tropez on Sunday.
Revealing a new crop of facial hair and a slight weight gain, the actor looked a million miles away from his previous image.

Middle age spread: Jude Law goes for a stroll on the beach in St Tropez, showing off a larger physique

The A-lister, whose has recently been wearing a hat to cover up his thinning hairline, didn't seemed bothered who saw it as he spent time at the exclusive French resort.
Wearing a pair of lemon yellow swimming trunks, the star took at ease and happy to be having a little relaxation time as he hung out with a fully-clothed friend who seemed more than happy to watch from the side.
Clearly in a playful mood, Jude frolicked on the pier with his friend before taking a dip in the sea.

Having a laugh: Jude jokes with his friend as he larks around on the pier before taking a dip in the sea

Not coming in? Jude jokes with his friend who remains fully clothed as Jude strips off for a swim

Hair today, gone tomorrow: Jude has recently been covering up his thinning hair but doesn't seem to mind who sees at the high-end French resort

The Cold mountain actor, who usually sports a stubbly beard, has gone in an interesting direction with his facial hair.

 

Trimmed in a sharp-edged retro style, the beard outlines his jaw-line and is shaved off under his chin.
Earlier in the day, Jude was spotted wandering around the resort in deep conversation with his friend.

What a difference a year makes: Jude looks clean shaven and slimmer last year (L) compared to Friday (R)

Relaxation time: The 39-year-old actor seems happy to have some time to relax during his trip to France

He wore white linen trousers, flip-flops and a tailored grey blazer jacket, topped off with a pair of aviator sunglasses.
The award-winning actor has been putting on weight for his role in new film Dom Hemingway, which he is currently shooting in the country with fellow Brit actor Richard E Grant.
Jude has piled on the pounds and grown facial hair to play the lead, a notorious London safe-cracker, in the black comedy which is set predominantly in the English capital.

Hanging out: Jude dons a grey blazer, white linen trousers and flip-flops as he heads down to the beach with a friend

Taking a break: Jude has a break from shooting new film Dom Hemingway in the area