«Romeo and Juliet in 1968 and now!» This is how Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting have changed through the years

Romeo was 1️⃣6️⃣ and Juliet was 1️⃣5️⃣ when they shoot for the movie, a true classic of the time! 🤫🔥 It was back in 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣8️⃣ that it hit our screens and captivated millions! 😊😮 Believe it or not, the main heroes are already 7️⃣2️⃣ and 7️⃣3️⃣ years old! 🤫😳We bet you won’t recognize them in their recent photos in this article! 👇

It is a romantic tragedy film based on the novel of the same name by Shakespeare. It starred O. Hussey and L. Whiting who brought the iconic characters into life and captivated millions of viewers in the Globe with their incredible talent and superb acting abilities.

Over 5 decades have passed since its release and the heroes have become unrecognizable. The one who portrayed Romeo is already 73, while on-screen Juliet is 72. Surprisingly enough, they were just teenagers at the time of the filming.

«Two greatest film stars ever!», «They have aged like wine», «If ageing, then only in this way», «Thanks God they are still alive and have a good life», «These years have done them good!», «Forever icons!».