How Anthony Albanese aged as PM – after dramatic election reshuffle that sparked Botox speculation

A photo of Anthony Albanese giving Matilda’s superstar Sam Kerr a comforting hug shows the wear and tear the burdens of office are putting on the Prime Minister.

A grizzled 60-year-old Mr Albanese hugs the backup striker in the photo, taken on Saturday night after Australia lost 2-0 to Sweden in the third-place play-off at the Women’s World Cup.

Compared to the relatively fresh-faced Labor leader, who took office just under 15 months ago, Mr Albanese’s complexion looks pale, with deeper creases and blue veins more prominent on his hands.

The rapid aging of those in high office is often observed, sometimes even by the leaders themselves.

“The first thing I want young people to do is stop calling me old,” then-US President Barack Obama said in 2015, midway into his second term.

“I didn’t have gray hair when I came into office, now I have a lot.” I don’t dye my hair, and neither do many of my fellow leaders. I won’t say who, but their barbers know, their barbers.’

According to a Harvard Medical School study, the stress of leading nations is so great that victorious candidates live three years shorter than the opponents they defeated.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hugs Matilda’s superstar Sam Kerr after Australia lost to Sweden at the Women’s World Cup

Mr Albanese famously underwent a reshuffle ahead of last May’s elections, during which he managed, at the age of 59, to overthrow the Scott Morrison-led coalition government.

The Labor leader lost nearly 40 pounds and overhauled his wardrobe, replacing his previous baggy dark suits with lighter, better-fitting ones and starting to wear more youthful-looking glasses.

In 2015, he also underwent extensive dental work to fix what Mr. Albanese called what he called “terrible worker teeth.”

The transformation even prompted Mr. Morrison to suggest that he was his authentic self.

“I’m not pretending to be anyone else,” Morrison said during the campaign.

“I still wear the same sunglasses.” Unfortunately, the same suits. I’m about the same height and I don’t mind some Italian cake either… I’m not pretending to be anyone else.’

Once a shaggy statesman, Mr Albanese openly admitted in 2015 that he had braces and eventually dental implants to fix his “horrible worker teeth”. (Picture on the left in 2009 before dental treatment and on the right in May 2022 after braces and veneers)

A comparatively youthful-looking Mr. Albanese can be seen in this photo, taken about a week after his election in May 2023

When Mr Albanese was photographed with what appeared to be a rejuvenated complexion during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in September last year, some experts have even led some experts to believe that he has had a Botox injection.

dr Naomi McCullum, owner of The Manse clinic in Sydney, suggested cosmetic treatments could play a part.

“If you look at the pictures from his last press conference, his skin actually looks a little smoother and plumper,” said Dr. Naomi to Daily Mail Australia.

“Did he have a laser or the newly introduced injectable Profhilo? Or did he use cosmetic skin care products?

Profhilo is a type of injectable solution in which a moisturizing hyaluronic acid treatment is applied under the skin for a subtle plumping effect.

Mr Albanese later laughed at the suggestion he had Botox or a similar treatment.

However, he gave a tip for losing weight by eating two eggs for breakfast while avoiding carbs or snacking between meals.

Clinical Nutritionist Lee Holmes from Charged Food suspected that Mr. Albanese’s recent boost in health could be the reason for his improved complexion in Japan.

“He definitely looks healthier, his skin is plumper and more even.” “Eating healthier can definitely improve the look,” Ms Holmes told Daily Mail Australia at the time.

“In terms of radiance, weight loss doesn’t always mean clearer skin, as weight loss on a low-calorie, low-nutrient diet can leave skin dull and lifeless.”

Mr Albanese was photographed with what appeared to be a rejuvenated complexion when he met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Mr Albanese lost 20kg and overhauled his wardrobe ahead of Australia’s general election in May. (Pictured on the right in June 2013 and on the left in December 2021)

Mr Albanese was candid about his incredible weight loss, having shed 45lbs in less than a year ahead of his campaign against Scott Morrison.

The politician dramatically transformed his body by abstaining from alcohol, cutting carbs, taking long walks and installing a treadmill in his Canberra office for three months.

He also plays tennis twice a week and regularly goes on bike rides around town.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia in May, Mr Albanese said the secret to his incredible transformation was “dedication and discipline”.

“It’s not easy to lose 40 pounds in your late 50s, but I did it without doing anything other than controlling what you eat and what you do, just in terms of food choices,” he said .

Mr Albanese also revealed how surviving a car crash in January 2021 inspired him to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

“When you’re in a head-on collision and a Range Rover comes at you flat out and you survive, you think about your health and that’s really what made me decide to do it.” “I’m proud,” he said.

The politician, who likes to drink red wine and craft beer, also pointed out the importance of moderation when it comes to dieting.

“I’m cautious, but not fanatical. I think that’s the key, too – over this period of time. I have another beer. I had a doner kebab last week. But I didn’t have very many,” he explained.

“So it’s just about being sensible and really health conscious.” And I have to say, I have so much more energy.

“It gave me momentum, and for someone with back problems from accidents – I’ve had three major car accidents in my life, so two in a car and one on a motorcycle – less weight means my back is better.” it makes me feel a lot better,” he said.

Mr Albanese used to eat cereal for breakfast and pasta and potatoes for lunch and dinner – but he’s now largely carb-free.

“Now I eat eggs for breakfast instead of cereal, and I usually eat meat and some veggies for dinner,” he said.