Ernie Hudson crowned new internet star ahead of highly anticipated movie release Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

There have been various speculations about the actor’s appearance, with fans in disbelief at his actual age.

The actor, who recently appeared on the red carpet, is actually 78 years old, with many suggesting that the veteran movie star “looks half his age.”

The internet is absolutely abuzz after the red carpet photo went viral, leaving fans in complete awe.

One user captioned a photo of Hudson on X (formerly Twitter): “Seventy fucking eight?”

Another chimed in: “I thought he looked 45!”

A third commented: “This man has found the fountain of youth…he looks great for his age!”

The actor has worked on several projects including Crow and Miss Fun and Ghostbusters.

Towards independent Speaking about his life as an actor, Hudson noted: “Most things come and go, and not many people notice that I was in three movies last year. But it’s just a job.”

“It doesn’t give you special status. I’m not that successful, like some of my friends, can barely walk the streets, and I’m not making tons of money. I’m still a working person.”

Professionally, Ghostbusters alum is all set to reprise his role as Winston Zeddemore in the upcoming series, masterminding the next generation of the Supernatural universe.