Jake from ‘Two & a Half Men’ Gained Weight & Looks ‘Unrecognizable’ after He Called Himself ‘Hypocrite’ & Left the Show

During a public appearance, Angus T. Jones, who portrayed Jake Harper, a youngster in the television series “Two & a Half Men,” put on weight and appeared to be “unrecognizable.”

The young star asked not to watch the show and revealed why he unexpectedly quit after nearly ten years.

In addition, Angus shared his life story following “Two & a Half Men” and the reasons behind his self-described “hypocrite” label.

After acting in “Two and a Half Men” with Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones became well-known, but he hasn’t said much about his Hollywood career since.

He appeared nearly unrecognizable when he left his house in May 2023. The round cheeks and endearing features from his early days on the popular TV show are vanished. Jones has matured and changed in appearance.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 25: Angus T. Jones attends the premiere of “See Spot Run” on February 25, 2001 at Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Jones declared in 2012 that he had found God and that he would be leaving the show. For the first time in a year, he has been spotted in Los Angeles. The former actor garnered recognition by dressing casually.

Jones, who is now 29 years old, was spotted strolling about Los Angeles wearing a red cap backwards and a loose-fitting gray shirt and dark gray shorts. In addition, he has a big mustache and beard, which is a dramatic contrast to his baby-faced role on “Two and A Half Men.”

Only a few weeks have passed since Jones was spotted strolling around his neighborhood barefoot. He was also wearing shorts and a black t-shirt, along with a gray beanie, in a casual outfit that day.

Both times that fans saw Jones, they had strong feelings regarding the appearance of the former child star. One person expressed concern about the weight Jones has gained since leaving the show, citing the fact that he was in better health before. The enthusiast hoped that Jones was in perfect health.

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 4: Charlie Sheen (left), Jon Cryer (right), and Angus T. Jones (center) star in the new television comedy TWO AND A HALF MEN, on the CBS Television Network. (Photo by E.J. Camp/CBS via Getty Images)

One admirer inquired if others would have like Jones to stay eleven forever, while another said it was absurd that a child celebrity looked so different after eleven years. After that, the fan advised readers to leave Jones alone because everyone had grown up.

Some admirers claimed that he should be left alone as he was free to do as he pleased and alter his appearance at any time. They could not comprehend working at such a young age.

Another person made a joke about him being heavier than Berta, the housekeeper on television, and other others agreed with the fan. Another admirer merely said:

“He made a mistake.”

Before making this visit, Jones had been almost absent from the public spotlight for eleven years.After deciding that his Hollywood profession was no longer serving him as a child star, he has spent the majority of his life living this way.

Jones left “Two and a Half Men,” but why?
Jones released a ten-minute video in 2012 outlining his reasons for leaving “Two and a Half Men” suddenly. Jones said he had discovered God and pleaded with the audience to quit watching the program as well.

“I don’t want to be on “Two and a Half Men,” but I am. Please give up watching it and letting the dirt enter your mind. Some claim it’s only for fun. I can assure you that after reading up on the effects of television on the brain, you will have to make some decisions about watching television, particularly what you watch.

HOLLYWOOD – OCTOBER 27: Actor Angus T. Jones attends the film premiere of The Santa Claus 2 at the El Capitan Theatre on October 27, 2002 in Hollywood, California. The film opens on November 1, 2002. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Jones has been unwavering in his resolve to avoid Hollywood and his acting career ever since he made the decision to leave the show. He said he thought the show was trivializing topics that affect people all over the world.

In 2010, Jones converted to Christianity and claimed that his baptism caused his priorities to shift. The ex-actor said that he loved his faith because it gave him clarity on everything.

What Kind of Life Did Jones Have After the Show, and Why Did He Call Himself a Hypocrite?
Jones expressed his feelings on the 2014 episode material shortly after he departed the show. After ten years of playing Jake Harper, Jones abruptly ended the role and spoke about it.In addition to thinking that the program was trivializing problems that individuals genuinely encounter on a daily basis, Jones acknowledged:

“And even though I wasn’t comfortable with it, I was still doing it, making me a paid hypocrite.”

He did make a farewell appearance on the show’s series finale, even though he knew he couldn’t stay on it any longer. However, he did not enjoy appearing on the show for a few years.

Later on, he said that he felt bad about disparaging Chuck Lorre’s development of the show. He did, however, affirm that he had no regrets about whatever he had stated on the show.

Speaking about his thoughts on the show and its significance for him as a devout man, he pondered:

“You cannot be on a television program like ‘Two and a Half Men’ and a true follower of God.” He uttered, “I know I can’t.” “I don’t agree with what I’m discovering, what the Bible says, or that TV show.”

Jones has avoided the spotlight for the most part and is devoted to his faith. He even attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. However, he hasn’t ruled out acting for his portfolio.

He said he would be open to acting again if he were to play the lead in shows that highlighted his religious beliefs. He said he would be prepared to play the lead in biblical stories.

In recent years, he has softened his opinions and is currently the President of Entertainment at Tonite, an events firm. He has accomplished a great deal in numerous other commercial ventures.

Jones stated that he knew he would heal if he could “come into the light.” These days, he would rather share his faith and make sure that everyone can experience the same kind of healing.