Henry Cavill ’s days of being a Superman are behind him. But some people online still expect him to look like a hunky, sculpted, smoldering superhero.

The 43-year-old actor’s appearance was recently discussed online, with netizens comparing his look from five years ago to his look today.

Some snarked at his transformation, but many rushed to say he seemed happier, now that he is a dad and is living a quiet family life. 

A viral post this week shared a then-vs-now comparison of Henry Cavill’s “five-year transformation after falling in love, becoming a dad, PC gaming, and smoking meats.”

The post’s caption pointed out that British star had entered a “very different chapter” in life since going Instagram–official with his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso in 2021.

The couple also welcomed a baby girl last year, and Cavill has been settling into his “forever home,” the caption pointed out.

The difference in his look was particularly noticeable to viewers who still remember Cavill as the ripped Superman in Man of Steel .

But loyal fans argued that the chiseled jawline and muscular build were not signs of a happy man. A number of men also believed he was happier now after becoming a father.