Fact: Idris Elba has made us swoon for decades. His best role as Russell “Stringer” Bell on The Wire solidified his heartthrob status, and he hasn’t lost the title since. In honor of Black History Month, let’s look back at how fine Idris has gotten with time . Sit back and enjoy these 16 photos of the actor over the years.
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