00s star looks worlds away from heartthrob days in rare public outing in London with new love interest

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00s star looks worlds away from heartthrob days in rare public outing in London with new love interest

ACTOR Shane West, who rose to stardom in the early 2000s, has been seen spending time with a new potential love interest.

Shane became known for his starring role in the 2002 hit, A Walk to Remember, alongside Mandy Moore, 40.

Actor Shane West is spotted with English model and actress Sophie Porley in London, England on August 9

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Actor Shane West is spotted with English model and actress Sophie Porley in London, England on August 9Credit: BackGrid
Shane West attends the Los Angeles premiere of Last Night On Earth at Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall on May 30 in Beverly Hills, California

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Shane West attends the Los Angeles premiere of Last Night On Earth at Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall on May 30 in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaCredit: Getty
Shane West seen having a conversation with Sophie Porley on the streets of London while both wearing all-black ensembles

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Shane West seen having a conversation with Sophie Porley on the streets of London while both wearing all-black ensemblesCredit: BackGrid
Shane West looks completely different from his 2000s heartthrob days as he rocks an unbuttoned shirt and leather jacket

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Shane West looks completely different from his 2000s heartthrob days as he rocks an unbuttoned shirt and leather jacketCredit: BackGrid

Last week. the 46-year-old heartthrob was spotted in London, England, handing out with English model Sophie Porley, 31.

The two were seen having a conversation on the street while both sporting all-black ensembles.

Shane wore a black button-up that he opted to leave open on top, showing off a bit of his chest.

He paired the shirt with a leather jacket, black jeans, and lace-up combat boots.

The actor’s hair was pushed back, and his facial hair appeared to be a mix of brown and gray, making him look completely different from the 2002 film.

He finished off his suave look with a pair of sunglasses and held a netted hat in his hands.

Sophie’s look consisted of a strapless black dress that nearly fell to her ankles, which hugged her midsection before flaring out at her hips.

She had her brunette locks styled in loose waves and wore sunglasses for the outing as well.

Sophie is an actress as well, known for her starring role as Ellie Nightingale in Hollyoaks.

Since his fame catapult, Shane has starred in various other films, including the horror flick Warden in 2023.

Hollyoaks’ actress Sophie Porley rushed into surgery as she tries to freeze her eggs

However, the actor still tends to commemorate the earlier years of his career.

THE GOOD OL’ DAYS

Posting to his Instagram earlier this year, Shane uploaded a photo of his Teen People cover from 2003.

The cover showed a young Shane posing with his arms crossed and smoldering for the camera while wearing a denim button-up.

Shane West’s Biggest Films

The actor quickly became a teen heartthrob in the early 2000s

  1. A Walk to Remember (2002)
  2. Whatever It Takes (2000)
  3. Get Over It (2001)
  4. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
  5. The Lodger (2009)
  6. The Love Affair (2010)
  7. Hollywood Rules (2011)
  8. The Presence (2010)
  9. What We Do Is Secret (2007)
  10. A Time For Dancing (2000)

The magazine featured posters of the young actor inside as he starred in the issue’s “Good Guys Vs. Bad Boys” segment.

“My friend sent me this to me the other day and my god did it bring up memories,” Shane wrote in the caption.

“Magazines, DVDs, Game Cube, Play Station 2, IPods ruling the world, people realizing they had Text Messaging on their phones, MySpace was around the corner, and NO social media [praying hands] the good ole days haha.”

Mandy Moore is held by Shane West in a scene from the 2002 film A Walk To Remember

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Mandy Moore is held by Shane West in a scene from the 2002 film A Walk To RememberCredit: Getty
Actor Shane West poses in a cropped denim shirt for a photo shoot in 1999

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Actor Shane West poses in a cropped denim shirt for a photo shoot in 1999Credit: Alamy

Fans of the actor reminisced in the comments section, with one writing, “I had this magazine and a poster of you in my room.”

“I remember begging my mom to buy me this issue because you were on the cover,” another said.

“I had the biggest crush on you in my teenage years. Ever since I saw A Walk to Remember,” someone else gushed.

“I’ve been obsessed. Honestly you look the same now just older and more distinguished. Doubt my crush will ever go away,” they added.

A Walk to Remember star Shane West gets close to model Sophie Porley in London, England on August 9

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A Walk to Remember star Shane West gets close to model Sophie Porley in London, England on August 9Credit: BackGrid
Shane West shows off his pushed-back hair and grey facial hair while engaging in conversation with the 31-year-old actress

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Shane West shows off his pushed-back hair and grey facial hair while engaging in conversation with the 31-year-old actressCredit: BackGrid
Shane West as Landon Carter in a still from the 2002 hit film A Walk to Remember

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Shane West as Landon Carter in a still from the 2002 hit film A Walk to RememberCredit: Alamy

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