THE star of the 90s’ sexiest advert looked unrecognisable as he was forced to watch his hit role by fans.
Actor Paul Johansson, 62, who played Dan Scott in One Tree Hill, starred in the Diet Coke ad called Dispenser back in 1997.
The star plays a hunky man who delivers two crates of the beverage to an office of full of women.
Etta James’ tune I Just Want To Make Love To You plays in the background.
The iconic advert was one of the six that was part of a campaign for the brand between 1994 and 2013.
29 years later, while attending an event for Moonlight Conventions in Paris earlier this month, Paul rewatched the clip in front of fans.
One shared the moment on as he took a sip from his bottle of Diet Coke and the crowd cheered.
The user captioned the post: “Paul Johansson recreated his Diet Coke commercial from 1997.”
And although Paul is arguably best known for his role on the popular teen drama, others had no idea that he starred in the advert.
Many rushed to the comments section to share their shock when the penny dropped.
One said: “OMG how did I never realise!”
Another wrote: “What rock were we all living under. Dan the Coca Cola guy.”
“how did I not realise the diet coke man is Dan Scott!!!,” a third chimed in.
A fourth added: “Shutttttttt upppppppppppp I did not know this!!!!!!!”
Paul also posed for a selfie with a fan at the Tree Hill is Your Home 3 (One Tree Hill) event.
One Tree Hill was on our screens between 2003 and 2012.
The show aired nine series.
The likes of Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Lez, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton Morgan starred in the programme.
