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    Tom Hardy shows off bushier beard, we chart his facial hair

    Tom Hardy has been growing his beard for a while now, and the actor showed off the fruits of his labour at The Prince's Trust and L'Oréal Paris Celebrate Success Awards.

    The 34-year-old actor presented the Young Ambassador Award at the ceremony at Odeon Leicester Square, which was also attended by Prince Charles, Ant and Dec, Emma Bunton and Gok Wan.

    It was Tom's huge facial fuzz that caught our attention on the red carpet.

    Tom at The Prince’s Trust Awards in March 2012 and This Means War LA premiere in Feb. 2012 / WENN

    Last month, Tom said in an interview he wanted to grow a "Captain Haddock beard".

    He revealed it feels odd when he's in a smart suit, but when he's casually dressed he likes it.

    Tom at This Means War UK premiere in Jan. 2012 and the English National Ballet in Dec. 2011 / WENN

    Amidst speculation his facial hair was for The Dark Knight Rises, the actor admitted he wasn't sure why he decided to grow it, but he joked he wanted to look like Scott of the Antarctic.

    He said: "It's a bit of Mad Max prep and Siberia prep."

    Tom at Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy UK premiere Sept. 2011 and Warrior Paris photocall June 2011 / WENN/Getty

    We think long stubble is Tom's best look, what do you reckon?