In a recent Esquire interview, Tom Hardy candidly revealed the significant health challenges stemming from his physically demanding acting roles. At 47, he has undergone two knee surgeries, suffers from a herniated disc and sciatica, and deals with plantar fasciitis and tendon injuries. Expressing concern about his deteriorating body, he reflects on the pressures of his career and the quest for self-worth. Despite his struggles, Hardy remains optimistic about his contributions to film and isnât ready to retire, stating heâs had diverse opportunities in his acting journey.
I've had two knee surgeries now, my disc's herniated in my back, I've got sciatica as well. It's all falling to bits now, and it's not going to get better.
I've been running at something that I had to run at, to get an understanding that it's not going anywhere. There's only more, more, more. Of what?
Maybe it's a self-worth thing, maybe it's not finishing school, maybe it's not being good enough. But all this 'I'll show, I'll show'... Show who? No one cares!
I've done a little bit in every single genre that I've ever wanted to do, and I've played on some big fields, you know? I've had some really cool opportunities.
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