Rourke who's walking! Mickey displays his newly slim physique as he goes for a stroll in Beverly Hills

By Archie Rice


He recently shed some pounds.

So no wonder Mickey Rourke was turning heads as he went walkabout in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

The Nine And A Half Weeks favourite displayed his newly slender physique as he sauntered around the well-heeled area of Los Angeles.

Rourke who it is: Mickey was looking in high spirits as he went for a stroll in Beverly Hills on Saturday

Rourke who it is: Mickey was looking in high spirits as he went for a stroll in Beverly Hills on Saturday

The 61-year-old seemed to revel in showing off his new slimline figure in a green jacket, off-white T-shirt, skinny jeans and leather loafers.

Mickey, who had bulked up considerably previously, looks virtually unrecognisable after sculpting down his physique through countless gym sessions.

One person conspicuous by her absence was his sexy 27-year-old Russian model girlfriend Anastassija Makarenko, whom he took jewellery shopping earlier this month.

Famous face: Mickey may have chiselled down his physique but his features are as recognisable as ever

Famous face: Mickey may have chiselled down his physique but his features are as recognisable as ever

Hell bent for leather: The former professional boxer was wearing a fetching green cowhide jacket
Hell bent for leather: The former professional boxer was wearing a fetching green cowhide jacket

Hell bent for leather: The former professional boxer was wearing a fetching green cowhide jacket

He has certainly had a busy March, for he was also topping up his ever-increasing tattoo collection a few weeks ago.

The star was seen heading to his favourite tattoo outlet, the Shamrock Tattoo parlour, in West Hollywood..

And that came just four days after he was spotted displaying his still ripped and muscular frame as he whipped off his shirt for a brand new inking in West Hollywood.

He is set to reprise his character Marv in the forthcoming Sin City sequel called A Dame to Kill For, which is in post-production and due out later this year.

Shady fellow: His attempts to go incognito by wearing a pair of sunglasses were an utter failure

Shady fellow: His attempts to go incognito by wearing a pair of sunglasses were an utter failure

Who's that guy? Even the gentleman at his rear seemed starstruck as the popular thespian sauntered along

Who's that guy? Even the gentleman at his rear seemed starstruck as the popular thespian sauntered along

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My gag reflex just went into overdrive.

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Doesn't even look like him -- and I'm talking about "him" in the Iron Man days a couple of years ago. Leave it all be, Mickey! (We all know about the changes from the 9-1/2 Weeks days, so why do people still bring it up?)

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Mickey Rourke...Bruce Jenner...they're starting to look alot alike in the face.

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Urghhh. I lost all respect for this guy when I watched (the first 30 minutes of) The Wrestler.

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Slender? If a woman went out the equivalent size we'd be asked to notice "her recent curvy size" He looks like a pig.

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Everyone needs to get a grip. It's not all about looks.

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What's he doing with that squirrel on his head?

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"as the popular thespian sauntered along" lmao!

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Mickey must be playing at the Old Vic.....

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Wonder what happened to all his little dogs? Especially the one that was his best friend... They weren't puppies, so perhaps they have died? That would explain Mickey's sudden transformation.

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do you take all your dogs to a tattoo parlour? or a bar?

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I like the man! Not a fan of skinny jeans on him, but who cares, he looks great!

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