Father Time makes speech

I remember when Richard Gere was SO handsome...hot even (circa Pretty Woman).

Unfortunately now he is being mistaken for Father Time...or a minimum wage earning Mall Santa:

But should not be mistaken for the devil...er, I mean Michael Douglas:


What is the deal with these current and former leading men of Hollywood and growing beards? I can't figure out if they are just lazy or have adopted bad grooming habits. If you are gonna grow it, do us all a favor and keep it neat and clean.