LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: Tramell Tillman attends the season finale screening of Apple TV+'s "Severance" at DGA Theater Complex on April 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
We have to begin in 2022, because that's how recent his ascent is -- and honestly, there's a huge swath of time in there where Severance wasn't shooting, COULDN'T shoot, and so we had less of him than we otherwise would have. I realize I led with his smile in the intro, but ironically he didn't cheese on this red carpet. Don't worry. IT'S COMING. Maybe without facial hair he's just emotionally bereft.
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 14 - Tramell Tillman attends the ÒSeveranceÓ FYC Emmy screening and Q&A at Harmony Gold Preview House. ÒSeveranceÓ is available now to stream on Apple TV+. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for AppleTV+)
He's warming up.
Tramell Tillman joins seated panelists Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, and Adam Scott at the Severance panel in Room 20 at the 2022 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
THERE WE GO.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Tramell Tillman attends Entertainment Weekly's Annual Comic-Con Bash at Float at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 23, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic)
So many of his grinning photos are close-ups, and around this point is when I realized maybe the slideshow wasn't even so much about the clothes as about the aura. So here we are.
2022
Tramell Tillman arrives at the Performer Nominees Celebration hosted by The Television Academy held at The Television Academy on September 9, 2022 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
I like that shirt a lot. Like, I wish Kevin owned it.
2022
Tramell Tillman at the Creative Coalition Television Humanitarian Awards held on September 11, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
A little sunshine and cleavage, sir? I'll allow it.
2022
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Tramell Tillman attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
He looks super in a classic tux.
Tramell Tillman arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 12, 2022. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
And while... pointing? I don't know why I downloaded this one as well. I'm sure it made sense at the time.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Tramell Tillman attends The 2022 Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street at Cipriani Wall Street on November 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Hello sir.
2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Tramell Tillman attends the AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
HELLO SIR.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Tramell Tillman attends the AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage)
Wow, did we need THIS one too?!? When I snagged all these photos -- some back in September -- I guess I was REALLY committed to showing you that he was wearing pants.
Champagne Collet & OBC Wines Celebrates The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Tramell Tillman attends Champagne Collet & OBC Wines' celebration of The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Champagne Collet & OBC Wines)
It's not my FAVORITE color combo -- he looks like he's a male bridesmaid trying to coordinate with the other dresses. (Bridesman? Do we have a name for that yet?) But: the smile.
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 11: Actor Tramell Tillman attends the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch at Hotel Casa del Mar on February 11, 2023 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
This is intense but also kind of perfect for a nominee brunch for the Indie Spirits. Everything should be a little more chill, but also cheerful.
2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: Tramell Tillman attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/FilmMagic)
I pledge allegiance.
2023
Tramell Tillman at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards held on March 4, 2023 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
All right, well, I'd clearly have gone for a colorful shoe, because I'm me.
2023
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Britt Lower (L) and Tramell Tillman attend the Sulwhasoo launch event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Upper East Side on March 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Never not slightly weird to see Milkshake and Helly look happy to be together.
2025
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Tramell Tillman attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
LOVE the long coat. I've said that a lot this year; I'm pleased they're back on dudes.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 21: Tramell Tillman arrives at the 2025 PaleyFest LA - "Severance" at Dolby Theatre on March 21, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Never not beaming.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Tramell Tillman attends the All-Guild special screening of Apple TV+'s "Severance" season 2 at DGA Theater Complex on March 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
That rusty red is GREAT.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Tramell Tillman attends a conversation with Naz Perez at 92NY on April 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
A casual Milkshake! (In case you don't watch, by the way, his character name is Milchick and one character got it wrong by saying "Milkshake" and for me it stuck.)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Tramell Tillman attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
He did an EXCELLENT job with his first Met Gala, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." It's truly fantastic.
2025
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Tramell Tillman attends the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Not smiling! I must have brain-farted. It's okay. He's clearly just thinking about when it would be most dazzling to deploy the pearly whites. Also his outfit is tremendous.
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 14: Tramell Tillman attends the "Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning" photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)
AND Mission Impossible? What a year for him.
Tramell Tillman at the "Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning" Premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival held at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images)
I love this look, and my only complaint is that the sunglasses MIGHT not quite be the right shape for his head.
US actor Tramell Tillman poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the Global Premiere of "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" at Leicester Square Gardens in central London, on May 15, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
So wait, I got two photos of an all-brown outfit, but he busts out some color here and I only did one? What was I DOING? I just went in and looked, and they were standing on grass and the full pics didn't look great, except for...
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Tramell Tillman attends the Global Premiere Red Carpet in support of "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" at Leicester Square on May 15, 2025, in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
... when they switched to this setup. I only have one full body, no smile, but a LOT of swagger.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Tramell Tillman attends the "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" New York Premiere at Lincoln Center on May 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
He does very well with double-breasted jackets, something I typically think is hard to get done very precisely.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Tramell Tillman, winner of the Supporting Performance Award, attends The Critics Choice Association's 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
I'M SORRY, SIR, WHENCE CAME THOSE PIPES?
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Tramell Tillman attends the Live 'Severance' Podcast taping with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott at NeueHouse Hollywood on August 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Apple TV+ via Getty Images)
Yep yep yep.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Tramell Tillman surprises fans at the “Zoolander” Cinespia screening with a marching band performance of the “Severance” finale theme at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on August 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Apple TV+ via Getty Images)
YEP YEP YEP.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Tramell Tillman attends The BAFTA TV Tea Party presented by BBC Studios, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for BAFTA)
This was a pre-Emmy tea party. Perfect. It's a polished outfit without being overly formal.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tramell Tillman, winner of the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series award for “Severance”, poses in the press room during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
THE FACE OF VICTORY!!!! And so, so deserved.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tramell Tillman attends Apple TV+'s Primetime Emmy Party Red Carpet at Ysabel on September 14, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
This is a more interesting suit, but it's true that the Emmy doesn't stand out against it as much, so he probably chose correctly for the telecast.
Tramell Tillman at the 2025 TIME100 Next event held at Pier 59 on October 30, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images)
I have SLIGHT beef with the color of his shirt here. It's... singing off-key with the chorus.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Tramell Tillman attends the GQ Men Of The Year 2025 Awards Ceremony at 180 Thames on November 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for British GQ)
When he doesn't smile -- and he doesn't have to, it's fine, I'm not criticizing -- you realize what a goddamn TREAT it is when he does.
Tramell Tillman at the Golden Globes' First Time Nominees Luncheon held at the Maybourne Beverly Hills on December 17, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
