Most guys will lose their hair as they grow older. Some embrace it, some hate it, but bald celebrities have a knack for sporting the bald look quite well. Of course having millions of dollars and a fitness instructor helps a lot.
But what did they look like when they had thick locks? Read on to see for yourself.
Bruce Willis with hair
Here is Willis in 1987. He was already a movie star, but perhaps not the Willis people recognize today.
Bruce Willis today
To be fair, Willis seemed to be made for the bald look. It just adds to that masculine charm of his.
Yippee Ki Yay indeed.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with hair
It might be a good thing that no one remembers Johnson with hair.
We like the Rock’s portrayal of dudes with hair, from his wrestling days to earlier films, but be glad that’s all gone.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson today
Not only is the Rock better looking buzzed, he also pulls off the subbled goatee quite well.
Being about 6’4″ with 250 pounds of muscle certainly helps.
Samuel L. Jackson with hair
Here’s Jackson looking almost the same as himself in any other decade.
Dashing young man with a head of hair, isn’t he?
Samuel L. Jackson today
Jackson nowadays, and pretty much the past decade, has sported the same look.
Not that anyone’s complaining.
Jason Statham with hair
This is Statham in 2005’s Revolver. Recognize him?
It’s an action drama directed by Guy Ritchie though, so maybe it’s worth a watch.
Jason Statham today
Like Bruce Willis, Statham is blessed with a head that is never conspicuous hairless.
Another dude who looks like he’s built from testosterone with a bald head.
Jon Cryer with hair
During the height of Pretty in Pink, Cryer’s long hair was very impressive.
Jon Cryer today
What Cryer now lacks in head hair, he’s made up for in facial hair, and a nice trophy.
Woody Harrelson with hair
Here’s the actor in 1986, looking much less like the villainous/anti-hero characters he’s been known for lately.
Woody Harrelson today
A man of his stature does not simply hunt zombies or genetically-modified “monkeys” with a full head of hair.
Plus it’s become his trademark look.
Vin Diesel with hair
Check out Diesel in 2006’s Find Me Guilty. This looks to be photoshopped if you were not familiar with him.
But it’s not. This really happened.
Vin Diesel today
Diesel is the third Fast and Furious entry here.
To be honest if you look back, recent action films mostly featured bald men.
Terry Crews with hair
Perhaps it’s the flat bangs buzz, but it just doesn’t feel right seeing Crews with hair.
Terry Crews today
Crews, like the Rock, pulls off the bald plus goatee look really well.
Having a build like that works wonders too.
Patrick Stewart with hair
Stewart himself in 1975, probably on some strange planet where the Captain was forced to grow hair to blend in with the locals.
Patrick Stewart today
And finally, here’s Stewart returning to his normal form.
Still a good looking man even in his older years.
Kevin James with hair
James was The King of Queens, and was known for his short, close-cropped cut.
Kevin James today
In his 2021 Netflix comedy The Crew, James showed off his new bald look.
With or without hair, he’ll always be funny.
J.K. Simmons with hair
It’s hard to find evidence that Simmons once had hair, so this is probably not his, but it’s as close as you’ll find without digging into his yearbook.
J.K. Simmons today
Simmons is another actor who owns the bald look, and you just have to agree with that.
Michael Keaton with hair
Here’s Keaton as Bruce Wayne, and yes, that’s his own head of hair.
Because he’s Batman.
Michael Keaton today
There’s still some on there, but Michael Keaton a bit balding looks better.
What do you think?
Stanley Tucci with hair
Here’s the actor in the first Captain America film. His wispy hair means he was always meant to be bald.
Stanley Tucci today
The bald head and those glasses are a stylish compliment for a man who’s always had the style and the swag.
Laurence Fishburne with hair
Fishburne has done many beard and facial hair combinations so it’s okay if you’re not familiar with this one.
Laurence Fishburne today
Here is Fishburne in 2001 looking just like his Matrix character, Morpheus.
Channing Tatum with hair
Tatum’s a handsome man regardless of what he does with his head.
The hair style looks good but he can always do better.
Channing Tatum today
A lot of people (women) like fully clean shaven Tatum.
They say he’s got a Brad Pitt vibe about him but who knows.
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