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Meet Tom Hardy’s lookalike teen son Louis Thomas Hardy, who attended the Venom: The Last Dance premiere in London with his Marvel actor dad – and is the reason he took the part in the first place

Tom Hardy and his 16-year-old son, Louis Thomas Hardy. Photos: WireImage
Tom Hardy and his 16-year-old son, Louis Thomas Hardy. Photos: WireImage

Louis Thomas Hardy is the 16-year-old son of Tom Hardy and his ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed – the Marvel actor says he’s also his toughest critic

Tom Hardy’s rarely seen teenage son Louis Thomas Hardy joined his dad at the Venom: The Last Dance premiere in London on October 23, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock in new film Venom: The Last Dance. Photo: @tom_hardy_fan_page_/Instagram
Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock in new film Venom: The Last Dance. Photo: @tom_hardy_fan_page_/Instagram

Although they were pictured separately on the red carpet, fans couldn’t help but notice how much the 16-year-old looked like his dad in his younger years. With his soft blue eyes and sharp cheekbones, he bore a striking resemblance to the award-winning actor.

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Louis Thomas Hardy at the UK Premiere of Venom: The Last Dance in London, in October. Photo: WireImage
Louis Thomas Hardy at the UK Premiere of Venom: The Last Dance in London, in October. Photo: WireImage

While his dad kitted himself out in an all-black ensemble, Louis kept his outfit cool and casual, opting for a denim jacket and jeans over Ugg boots, per the Daily Mail.

Here’s what we know about Tom Hardy’s eldest son – and his links to the Marvel franchise:

Who is Louis Thomas Hardy’s mother?

Tom Hardy’s ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed was also in the film industry. Photo: @tomhardyction/Instagram
Tom Hardy’s ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed was also in the film industry. Photo: @tomhardyction/Instagram

Louis Thomas Hardy is the son of Tom Hardy and his ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed. According to IMDB, she’s been an assistant director and also worked in the casting department on several British TV and film productions. Aside from that, not much is known about Speed, who has managed to keep a low profile.

His birth changed his dad’s life

Tom Hardy said having his son Louis forced him to grow up and be less selfish. Photo: AFP
Tom Hardy said having his son Louis forced him to grow up and be less selfish. Photo: AFP

When Louis was born in 2008, Hardy said it changed his mindset on a lot of things.

“It’s the best thing I could have wished for. I was very self-indulgent for a long time and I was only thinking about my own stupid stuff and myself,” he told Hello! magazine. “Having a child lifts you out of that selfish behaviour.”