10 Scary-Looking Actors Who Are Absolute Sweethearts In Real Life That You May Not Know

Have you ever looked at a character's face in a movie and told yourself: "Heh, he definitely is playing the bad guy."? We all have been there, haven't we? Some actors in Hollywood make us feel like they are born to play either a supervillain or a very uptight protagonist because of how they look. Stern face, death-staring eyes, ripped body, and some little scars here and there, sound like a perfect recipe for a bad guy alright.
But behind all of those somewhat scary outlooks, some actors are just a bunch of wholesome and hilarious goofballs in real life, to everyone's surprise. For example, Tom Hardy is known for his dark heroes or villain roles because of his petrifying glance, but in real life, he's just a down-to-earth and fun guy to hang out with. Here are another 10 similar examples that we're going to show you, some of them will surely catch you off guard by how different they are in reality.

#1 The Rock

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Dwayne Johnson's ridiculously muscular body and rigid looks make him a perfect guy to play action roles. But behind all that toughness, is a super nice and funny man to be around, who also loves to interact with his fans in the most wholesome way possible.

#2 Willem Dafoe

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People often jokingly said Willem Dafoe should change his surname to DaFriend, because of how kind and friendly he is in real life. Seeing him as a person almost makes us forget how scary and unhinged he is, portraying Green Goblin in the Spiderman franchise.

#3 Keanu Reeves

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When I make this list, Keanu Reeves is a no-brainer. Contrary to his ruthless John Wick characters, the 58-year-old is widely known for his nice gestures and wholesomeness, to the point that he wouldn't even touch a finger on any female co-worker when taking a photo. Some even say that Keanu is the angel we need but don't deserve, and I would wholeheartedly agree.

#4 Henry Cavill

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Cavill is known for playing Superman and The Witcher, both of whom are very serious and stern characters. That's why many would be surprised when they see how the actor is in real life. Cavill is funny, playful, and a huge gaming nerd. What's not to like about this man?

#5 Jason Momoa

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Cavill's co-star in Justice League, Jason Momoa is another Hollywood goofball that we all adored. Behind his macho and beardy looks, is a man who has a good sense of humor, and who loves to play pranks on others. Cavill should know this too well.

#6 Danny Trejo

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When people take first glance at Trejo, they wouldn't even think that this man is an actor. With his looks, the actor is a perfect fit to play a supervillain in every movie. But in real life, Trejo is like a different man: Not only does he love to joke around in silly costumes like this, but he also uses his influences to do charities and good deeds.

#7 Tom Felton

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One of the main antagonists in Harry Potter that we all loved, Felton is actually a very down-to-earth person in reality. Besides being a huge Harry Potter fan himself, the man also regularly posts cute pictures with his pets, wears casual clothes, and interacts with fans on the street. Maybe it was a mistake to put him in House Slytherin after all?

#8 Alan Rickman

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Another Harry Potter character, Alan Rickman has portrayed the grim Professor Snape so successfully, his intimidating aura scared even Felton himself. In real life, Rickman is much more wholesome, who loves doing charities and greeting fans.

#9 Tom Hiddleston

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Playing the trickster Loki in Marvel Universe, Tom Hiddleston has a certain devilish charm that makes him fit right into these kinds of roles. Behind the stage, though, he's an incredibly sweet and thoughtful cinnamon roll that everyone loves. And don't forget that smile of his. That enchanting smile.

#10 Bryan Cranston

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Cranston's most iconic role must be the charismatic Walter White in Breaking Bad, which he portrayed so well that some people might think he'd wear the same serious expression in real life as well. On the contrary, Cranston is described as warm and funny by others and has his own silly moments as well. This adorable pink sweatshirt, for example.