Facial hair has become a defining feature that often transforms a celebrities image. Beyond the silver screens, these icons showcase a mastery of facial hair styles, turning their beards into signature statements. We look at these famous faces and their beards and how these distinguished facial features have become as legendary as the stars who wear them.
John Krasinski
We can’t list game changing beards without mentioning quite possibly one of the most transformative beards in Hollywood. John Krasinski was best known for his hit role in the American version of English sitcom, The Office (2005-2013).
Krasinski plays Jim Halpert, a charming but oftentimes lazy employee, who, while is well humoured and funny, perhaps isn’t a Hollywood heartbreaker. Cut to his success in Jack Ryan (2018-2023), an Amazon Prime political action thriller, as well as his sensational debut as a director and writer of ‘A Quiet Place’ (20
18), his position as a heartthrob became cemented. His beard, being either short or fuller, transformed his image of a lovable goof to the matured masculine hunk we see today. Loved especially by his wife Emily Blunt, John Krasinski and his beard take the top spot on this list.
George Clooney
Clooney is a well loved and respected actor amongst Hollywood stars. He first hit our screens as Dr Doug Ross in the hit NBC medical series ‘ER’, which ran from 1994 to 1999. With continued success in the many Oceans movies and more recently the romcom, ‘Ticket to Paradise (2022), he has garnered himself a massive following amongst all ages.
He won the People’s magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive accolade twice in both 1997 and 2006 and was the second man after Richard Gere to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine.
But what is the secret to maintaining his good looks? Clooney is well known for his ‘silver fox’ style, with a short but full greying salt and pepper beard, which can only be described as classic and masculine. Initially opting for a shorter beard with more stubble, in recent times he can be seen sporting a fuller beard, which can now only be described as iconic.
Brad Pitt
Pitt’s breakout role came as a surprisingly small one, in an Oscar winning movie ‘Thelma and Louise’ (1991). Although only on screen for a minor 7 minutes, his charming personality and undeniably good looks catapulted him onto the big screens and established him as a star amongst Hollywood actors alike. Since then, his notable works include ‘Fight Club’(1999), as a lovable rebel with a devil-may-care charm, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ (2001) and ‘Once upon a Time in Hollywood’ (2019) alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie.
But perhaps he is best known for his iconic good looks, now more often than not sporting beards of a variety of lengths and styles to keep his look fresh, versatile and always suave. From his sleek goatee to his stylish full beard Brad Pitt will remain a household name for generations to come.
Chris Hemsworth
We can’t write a list of best celebrity beards without including this iconic Australian, best known for his starring role in the famed Marvel movies and lead in Thor. It’s less well known that the 34 year old started his career as Kim Hyde in Home and Away, a popular Australian soap opera from 2004-2007.
Since then he has enjoyed success as an actor with an estimated net worth of $130 million and is a dedicated family man to his 3 children and wife Elsa Pataky. He can only be described as a style icon who has inspired countless men to don ‘Thor Beards’.
Liam Hemsworth
Brother to Chris Hemsworth, these two have taken Hollywood by storm. This Hemsworth brother also started out on an Australian soap opera, ‘Neighbours’ (2007-2008), but his breakout role was the lead in a romcom, ‘The Last Song’ (2010), alongside star whom he would later marry Miley Cyrus.
He is also notable for his role as Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games franchise. Tall, dark and handsome, Hemsworth is easily recognised for his full and groomed beard and it’s safe to say, he has one of the best ones in Hollywood.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is well known for his extensive acting career as well as his work as a screenwriter, producer and filmmaker. He first gained recognition for his award winning performance in ‘Good Will Hunting’ which he co-wrote with childhood friend and fellow star Matt Damon.
Along with a successful career, Affleck boasts a signature beard style that he has rocked for many years. His full black beard is always stylishly groomed, about an inch long and definitely deserving of a place on our list.
Zac Efron
Efron first found a way into our hearts as the lovable teen basketball star Troy Bolton from the hit trilogy movies High School Musical. He then shook off his image as a Disney child star and gained recognition as an A-list celebrity through his works in movies like ‘ The Greatest Showman’, ‘Hairspray’ and ’17 again’.
In spite of this hard transition, with the aid of a new six pack and a new beard, Efron managed it seamlessly. His beard gave him a matured look, while accentuating his chiselled jawline and facial structure. Fans were surprised to see his new look, which further added to this stars success.
David Beckham
Unlike some of the other celebrities on our list, Beckham achieved his success on the football field. As one of the most famous footballers in the world, he boasts an impressive estimated net worth of $450 million.
His midfielding career boasts multiple accolades like winning 19 trophies and multiple leagues titles. But he’s equally well known for his impeccable sense of style and good looks. His well-kept short beard elevates his look to maintain his boyish charm but enhance his masculine features.
Idris Elba
If this British star doesn’t make our list then who will? Elba has attained enviable success as an actor, singer, rapper, producer and a DJ. His breakout role came about when played drug lord Russell Bell in the HBO crime drama ‘The Wire’.
Known for his sophisticated style and immaculately groomed look, his beard is an enviable sight for all. From his famed goatee to his full silver beard streaked he continues to sculpt how men wear their facial hair.
Jason Mamoa
It’s undeniable that Mamoa is now a household name, and his resume is nothing short of impressive. His massive success originates from the sensational popularity of the hugely popular television series ‘Game of Thrones’, as Khal Drogo (2011-2019), as well as his role in the hit DC franchise ‘Aquaman’.
With his rugged viking appearance and long wavy locks, it comes as no surprise his beard is a statement to match. Unlike his hair, his beard is small, sleek and lightly trimmed, left fuller at the chin.
Easy Ways To Maintain A Gray Beard
Having a full, luscious beard is all fun and games till it’s been a few years and it begins to morph from its beautiful natural color into a dull, gray color. But this is not something to let yourself fret over because with the right guidance you can rock a gray beard. Easy Ways To Maintain A Gray Beard.
