Skins star unrecognisable as he reunites with cast 12 years after show ended
Ollie starred in series 3 and 4 of the hit teen drama.
Former Skins star Ollie Barbieri has shed the thick curls he was once known for – and is looking unrecognisable 12 years after the show ended.
Ollie, 33, played Jonah Jeremiah Jones – aka JJ – in series 3 and 4 of the raucous teenage drama.
During his run on the show, the character found himself in a love triangle between Effy (Kaya Scodelario), Cook (Jack O’Connell) and Freddie (Luke Pasqualino).
In the end, JJ settled down with girlfriend Lara (Georgia Henshaw) and her baby from a previous relationship.
JJ bowed out in 2010, while the show lasted three more series before coming to an end with series 7 in 2013.
Ollie joined Kaya and other members of the cast as they reunited for the birthday of twins Kathryn and Megan Prescott, who played Katie and Emily Fitch.
Ollie played JJ Jones in Skins’ third and fourth series (Picture: E4) Ollie joined Kaya Scodelario and Klariza Clayton in wishing Kathryn and Megan Prescott a happy birthday (Picture: Instagram)Posting a series of snaps from their birthday, actress and OnlyFans model Megan shared an image of herself and sister Kathryn as they posed with co-stars Klariza Clayton, Kaya and Ollie.
‘Happy birthday Meg & Kat… the last time we were together we were all a lil bit younger, little bit dumber & hadn’t had the pleasure of waking up with sore knees… love you all xx Y2K 4 EVA,’ wrote Kaya as she also shared the image to her Instagram account.
‘This is such a nice photo but I must implore you to edit the caption kaya ???? (or have I just been on O.F. so long that I read the sore knees thing as something entirely different…????♀️????) xx’ joked Megan in the comments below.
Boasting a tight haircut, designer stubble and fashionable spectacles, the all-grown-up Ollie looked a world away from shy, nerdy JJ.
Followers were shocked to see Ollie’s new look, with AkonKitty commenting: ‘Happy Birthday and happy to see Skins family!!! Is that JJ on the left?’
‘In the end JJ won,’ joked j0estrodamus.
Ollie starred opposite Kaya Scodelario’s Effy (Picture: WireImage)Meanwhile, others were cheered to see the cast reunite after all these years.
‘This heals my inner teenage self seeing you all grown together ????❤️’ said conniekaraitiana.
‘the fact you guys are still friends all of these years later ????????’ said hotbriochedameron.
‘Happy birthday to you both :) so awesome to see so many of you still in contact ❤️’ commented dan_runner_7.
‘Aww, a little skins reunion for a special day. ???? I cannot word how much I adore those friendships
