'Smallville' actor Tom Welling’s dramatic transformation stuns fans after DUI arrest

Former Smallville star Tom Welling has shocked fans with his dramatic transformation, as seen in his mugshot following a DUI arrest in Yreka, California. The 47-year-old actor, best known for playing Clark Kent, was taken into custody shortly after midnight in an Arby’s parking lot, with police records showing his blood alcohol level at or above 0.08%.

Welling’s noticeably aged appearance in the mugshot quickly went viral, with social media users expressing surprise at how much he has changed since his Smallville days. Comments ranged from “That’s Tom Welling? Damn, he aged a lot” to mocking the restaurant where Welling was arrested. 

Photo: Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office/Warner Bros.

Despite his once-youthful, superhero image, Welling’s latest public appearance paints a different picture. The actor has not publicly commented on the arrest, but fans are already speculating about what led to this moment.

Welling, who starred in Smallville for 10 seasons (2001–2011), has continued working in Hollywood, appearing in shows like Lucifer and Batwoman. He currently lives in Northern California with his wife, Jessica Rose Lee, and their two young sons.

As Welling’s transformation from Superman to scandal makes headlines, many hope he can turn things around.