Idris Elba Tells Fans How to Achieve the Perfect Selfie The 46-year-old actor shared his tips on how to achieve the perfect profile photo for a dating website. Referring to the facial expressions featured in the comedy 'Zoolander,' Elba says the perfect dating site profile pic includes a "good amount of Blue Steel." Idris Elba, on Capitol FM Elba also revealed that he was never the "coolest kid on the block." He says he was far from the "sexiest man alive" in his youth because he was "tall and skinny."