10 Celebs Who Were Seriously Transformed By Facial Hair

There's something about a well kept beard that can elevate a face to a whole new level.

Kylin

• Published in Film & TV
• May 7, 2022

A haircut that has gone awry, tweezing that unibrow, growing out some facial hair. These sorts of seemingly little things can literally transform you, good or bad.

It can be fascinating how a minor physical change can majorly affect our overall appearance. And how it makes us feel can play a big part in how we look too.

If you have a bad haircut, you’re probably going to have a whole different demeanor than before you stepped into the salon. How we hold ourselves plays a lot into how we’re perceived too. 

I wonder if that goes for celebs, too. Would they ever be considered less attractive or desirable if they ever had a bad self-esteem day? 

Heck, if they’re famous enough, DO they have bad self-esteem days? Being human, I’m sure maybe they do, but a quick Google search of themselves could help course correct.

Or, if they’re able, they can just grow out some facial hair and guarantee themselves a glow-up. There’s something about a beard that can make a person way more attractive.

Aside from making someone look extra hot, beards are also very useful. They can protect the skin from dangerous UV rays, helping prevent obvious signs of aging or skin damage.

Beards can also help keep your face warm and help you feel better about your appearance. This is probably because beards can disguise facial imperfections, like scars, acne, recessed chins, or even double chins.

We collected a list of famous celebs that grew out their facial hair and evolved into completely different people. Keep scrolling to see what we mean!

1. Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo isn't the only Avengers actor that's embraced the face-fluff, but take a look at how much more distinguished he looks with a beard!

2. Samuel L. Jackson

Sam Jackson somehow looks younger with his salt and pepper goatee.

3. Steve Carell

Holy silver-fox alert! The comedian is like a fine wine.

4. Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. literally transforms into Tony Stark with his signature goatee.

5. Justin Theroux

Theroux brings the smolder with the addition of a well kept beard.

6. Jared Leto

Leto looking like a hot Jesus with his long locks and plush beard.

7. Colin Firth

I'll be the first to admit that Colin Firth also looks good clean-shaven, but scruffy Mister Darcy? Yes, please.

8. Chris Pine

Chris Pine looks transformed into some hippie cult leader that mostly recruits women because who wouldn't join a cult with a super hot leader?

9. Jack Black

Oddly enough, Jack Black seems to pull off the look of "sane person" with the addition of a beard.

10. Jeff Bridges

Last but not least, the acclaimed Jeff Bridges. Over his career, there have been many different styles of facial hair, but I think the full beard is his best look.

Everyone has their own preferences in what they find attractive, and I want to know which you prefer: clean-shaven, scruffy, or full-on beard? Did you find any of these facial hair transformations surprising?

Have you, or maybe someone you know, ever made a small or otherwise seemingly insignificant change to your appearance that made you seem like a whole new person? Tell us everything in the comments section below!

Kylin