The Sopranos Season Four Premiere, 2002
I cannot tell you what is happening here. So much man cleavage.
Doug Banks Jam Session, 2004
With a cameo from Ghostface Killah, and the first photo which proves that Idris Elba pops up with an injury more than you'd expect.
Entertainment Weekly Party, 2004
Idris, I find you scorchingly hot but please never reveal this tattoo to me ever again, thank you. (The biceps, however, can stay.)
Premiere Of "The Wire," 2004
With Lennox Lewis and Dominic West, who looks BASICALLY EXACTLY THE SAME.
Premiere Of HBO's "Sometimes In April," 2005
This is not a successful effort.
Premiere of "The Reaping," 2007
Back in 2007, from whence this photo dates -- if the top of the slides don't show the date, UGH, that's something that happens sometimes, but if you refresh, it should pop up -- you never would have thought this, a basic suit, would look sort of dated eventually AND YET.
Premiere of "This Christmas," 2007
Idris Elba OUGHT TO BE able to pull off the turtleneck, and yet...
Premiere Of "Legacy," 2010
It cracks me up that people are signing his walking boot as though it were a cast.
Y-3 Fashion Show, 2012
Heather was AT this show -- Idris does not, and never does do, interviews at Fashion Week, sadly -- and I got many an all caps text about him. His love of the Striped Shirt clearly means we are soulmates.
GQ Men Of The Year Awards, 2013
This was both handsome and festive!
Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards, 2013
Same here, with Tinie Tempah. Well, maybe not "festive," specifically, but certainly handsome.
"Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" photocall, 2013
He DOES love a striped shirt. WE HAVE SO MUCH IN COMMON, IDRIS.
BGC Charity Day 2013
His lost Wolf of Wall Street audition. (I cannot resist the Wolf of Wall Street joke whenever royals or celebs show up at this charity event.)
"Thor: The Dark World" premiere, 2013
Yes. Thumbs up to you, good sir.
Harpers Bazaar Women Of The Year Awards, 2013
ALL the thumbs up. Also, this coat is great.
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom screening, 2013
Casual and cozy.
New York Premiere Of "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom," 2013
This ALL works for me.
"Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone" screening, 2014
And Idris Elba on a broomstick at a Hogwartsian set-up is basically the best thing that ever happened to any of us. (Even his daughter isn't embarrassed, which really says something.)
"Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" Screening, 2013
I could look at photos of him in a suit all day.
The Royal Film Performance Of "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom," 2013
In which we ALL are Kate.
The Royal Film Performance Of "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom," 2013
Honestly, even William is Kate, I assure you. Just ON THE INSIDE.
2014 Emmy Awards
A very elegant Emmys look.
Idris Elba And Taraji P.Henson, 2014
Let's all give Taraji bonus points for throttling him with such a great bracelet, also.
Invictus Game: Opening Ceremony, 2014
"How can I get people's attention at the opening ceremonies for the Invictus Games," Prince Harry wondered, thoughtfully tapping his quill against this teeth. "WAIT. I'VE GOT IT."
MOBO Awards Nominations, 2014
I'll never deprive you of finger guns.
Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2014
Nor classic tuxedos.
Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2014
Nor jeans.
W Magazine Party, 2014
Nor this glorious coat.
HBO's Pre-Golden Globes Party, 2014
Nor tickets to this particular gun show.
Golden Globes Afterparty, 2014
Nor MORE finger guns.
Golden Globe Awards Party, 2014
NOR DANCING.
NAACP Image Awards, 2014
NOR MICHAEL B JORDAN!