It has been almost 40 years since the release of 9½ Weeks, the film that turned Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke into two of Hollywood’s most talked-about sex symbols during the 80s.
Released in 1986, the film stood out for its sensual scenes and the intense chemistry between its leads, becoming a cult movie of the 80s.
Over time, both actors changed their physical appearance noticeably, especially Mickey Rourke, who has acknowledged undergoing multiple reconstructive surgeries after the injuries he suffered during his time as a professional boxer.
Currently, images of the “before and after” of both artists continue to surprise movie fans and social media users.
