It's National No Beard Day! See Your Favorite Stars With and Without Their Full Beards

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Mamoa in 2021. Jason Mamoa in 2019.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage; Jason Mamoa/YouTube

Karwai Tang/WireImage; Jason Mamoa/YouTube

Happy National No Beard Day!That’s right, Oct. 18 marks a day in honor of those who opt to keep their facial hair shaven. That includes some of your favorite stars, who have rocked the clean-cut look over the years but have also allowed their facial hair to grow free at one point or another. So, what better time to see how the two looks compare?To shave or not to shave? That is the question!

Happy National No Beard Day!

That’s right, Oct. 18 marks a day in honor of those who opt to keep their facial hair shaven. That includes some of your favorite stars, who have rocked the clean-cut look over the years but have also allowed their facial hair to grow free at one point or another. So, what better time to see how the two looks compare?

To shave or not to shave? That is the question!

01of 15Travis KelceTravis Kelce.Kansas City Chiefs/YouTube; Kevin Sabitus/GettyLast football season fans watched asTravis Kelce’s beard grew fuller and fuller sharing just before February’s Super Bowl that he hadn’t shaved it since Christmas.“I feel the power of [the beard]. I’ve been playing way better since I’ve been growing it,” he told his brother Jason during an episode of theirNew Heightspodcast.This season, he’s looking more clean shaven though fear not — he’s kept a well groomed ‘stache.

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Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce.Kansas City Chiefs/YouTube; Kevin Sabitus/Getty

Kansas City Chiefs/YouTube; Kevin Sabitus/Getty

Last football season fans watched asTravis Kelce’s beard grew fuller and fuller sharing just before February’s Super Bowl that he hadn’t shaved it since Christmas.

“I feel the power of [the beard]. I’ve been playing way better since I’ve been growing it,” he told his brother Jason during an episode of theirNew Heightspodcast.

This season, he’s looking more clean shaven though fear not — he’s kept a well groomed ‘stache.

02of 15Jason BatemanJason Bateman.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; Ilya S. Savenok/GettyAs the months grew hotter this summer it seemed as thoughJason Bateman’s beard grew bigger and bigger — possibly for his role inBlack Rabbit.Bateman was first spotted with the fuller look back in January but was back to clean-shaven just as the air turned colder at the end of September.

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Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty

Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty

As the months grew hotter this summer it seemed as thoughJason Bateman’s beard grew bigger and bigger — possibly for his role inBlack Rabbit.Bateman was first spotted with the fuller look back in January but was back to clean-shaven just as the air turned colder at the end of September.

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George Clooney

After decades in the industry its no surpriseGeorge Clooneyhas tried his fair share of grooming styles. Being the silver fox that he is, Clooney often steps out with a bit more than a 5 o’clock shadow though he’s no stranger to the clean-shaven look either.

04of 15Jason MomoaJason Mamoa.Karwai Tang/WireImage; Jason Mamoa/YouTubeAlmost as famous as his flowing head of hair and tattoos isJason Momoa’s beard. In 2019, he shaved it off for the first time in seven years saying"it’s time to make a change,”and fans were shocked, to say the least. Since then, Momoa’s signature beard has returned in full force and it seems it’s here to stay.

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Jason Momoa

Jason Mamoa.Karwai Tang/WireImage; Jason Mamoa/YouTube

Almost as famous as his flowing head of hair and tattoos isJason Momoa’s beard. In 2019, he shaved it off for the first time in seven years saying"it’s time to make a change,”and fans were shocked, to say the least. Since then, Momoa’s signature beard has returned in full force and it seems it’s here to stay.

05of 15Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworth.Tristan Fewings/Getty; Don Arnold/WireImageChris Hemsworthrocks facial hair more often than not and even when he is not rocking a full beard, he still has a bit of stubble — as he did at the 2022 premiere ofSpiderhead.

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Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth.Tristan Fewings/Getty; Don Arnold/WireImage

Tristan Fewings/Getty; Don Arnold/WireImage

Chris Hemsworthrocks facial hair more often than not and even when he is not rocking a full beard, he still has a bit of stubble — as he did at the 2022 premiere ofSpiderhead.

06of 15Johnny SibillyJohnny Sibilly.Johnny Sibilly /Instagram; FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO/MaxHacksactor  Johnny Sibilly is often rocking quite the sexy beard though he surprised fans in September as he stepped onto the red carpet for a special screening ofUgliessporting a clean-cut look that showed off his chiseled jawline.

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Johnny Sibilly

Johnny Sibilly.Johnny Sibilly /Instagram; FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO/Max

Johnny Sibilly /Instagram; FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO/Max

Hacksactor  Johnny Sibilly is often rocking quite the sexy beard though he surprised fans in September as he stepped onto the red carpet for a special screening ofUgliessporting a clean-cut look that showed off his chiseled jawline.

07of 15Brad PittBrad Pitt.BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty; Maria Moratti/GettyLike his pal George Clooney, after so many years in the businessBrad Pitthas had many eras when it comes to his hairstyling. Though he still opts to keep his hair relatively long, he goes for a more clean-shaven look when it comes to his facial hair. In years past he’s rocked a more rugged look, though, like this salt and pepper beard he sported in 2010.

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Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt.BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty; Maria Moratti/Getty

BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty; Maria Moratti/Getty

Like his pal George Clooney, after so many years in the businessBrad Pitthas had many eras when it comes to his hairstyling. Though he still opts to keep his hair relatively long, he goes for a more clean-shaven look when it comes to his facial hair. In years past he’s rocked a more rugged look, though, like this salt and pepper beard he sported in 2010.

08of 15Ben AffleckBen Affleck.Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesWhen he’s not on the red carpet promoting his latest blockbuster,Ben Affleckis like to keep things casual while out and about in his everyday life. As part of his casual style, he has certainly wavered over the years between a bare face and rocking a beared.

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Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck.Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

When he’s not on the red carpet promoting his latest blockbuster,Ben Affleckis like to keep things casual while out and about in his everyday life. As part of his casual style, he has certainly wavered over the years between a bare face and rocking a beared.

09of 15John KrasinskiJohn Krasinski.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage; FilmMagicBack in the days ofThe Office, audiences got to knowJohn Krasinskias a fresh-faced Jim Halpert. In the years since, Krasinski has often rocked a scruffy look as he did at the 2018 premiere ofA Quiet Place.

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John Krasinski

John Krasinski.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage; FilmMagic

Dia Dipasupil/WireImage; FilmMagic

Back in the days ofThe Office, audiences got to knowJohn Krasinskias a fresh-faced Jim Halpert. In the years since, Krasinski has often rocked a scruffy look as he did at the 2018 premiere ofA Quiet Place.

10of 15John LegendJohn Legend.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyWhenJohn Legendwas crownedSexiest Man Alive in 2019, he graced the cover with a close shave though these days he’s been sporting thick — yet meticulously groomed — facial hair.

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John Legend

John Legend.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

WhenJohn Legendwas crownedSexiest Man Alive in 2019, he graced the cover with a close shave though these days he’s been sporting thick — yet meticulously groomed — facial hair.

11of 15Ricky MartinRicky Martin.Cristina Andina/Redferns; Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImageRicky Martinhas been “Livin’ la Vida Loca” for years both with — and without— a beard. Though more recently he’s opted for a fuller facial hair look, in years past, he’s kept a clean shave.

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Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin.Cristina Andina/Redferns; Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage

Cristina Andina/Redferns; Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage

Ricky Martinhas been “Livin’ la Vida Loca” for years both with — and without— a beard. Though more recently he’s opted for a fuller facial hair look, in years past, he’s kept a clean shave.

12of 15Prince HarryPrince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImage (2)Prince Harryhas been rocking facial hair for years —13 to be exact. He even had a beard for his wedding toMeghan Markle.

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Prince Harry

Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImage (2)

Samir Hussein/WireImage (2)

Prince Harryhas been rocking facial hair for years —13 to be exact. He even had a beard for his wedding toMeghan Markle.

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Prince William

And while it has become commonplace for his brother to sport facial hair, whenPrince Williamappeared in a Aug. 11 video congratulating Team Great Britain on their performance at the 2024 Olympics with a beard, the internet got to talking. While he has appeared clean-shaven in the days since he’s gone back to the facial hair as of late.

14of 15Bradley CooperBradley Cooper.OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicBradley Cooper let it all hang for his role as Jackson Maine inA Star Is Born,but that was hardly the first time he grew his facial hair for a role. Back in 2014, the actor also grew his beard for his role inAmerican Sniper.Off-camera, Cooper keeps a close shave, though he has rocked a bare face years over the years.

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Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper.OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Bradley Cooper let it all hang for his role as Jackson Maine inA Star Is Born,but that was hardly the first time he grew his facial hair for a role. Back in 2014, the actor also grew his beard for his role inAmerican Sniper.Off-camera, Cooper keeps a close shave, though he has rocked a bare face years over the years.

15of 15Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprio.Andrew Burton/Getty; Jim Spellman/WireImageEqually as captivating inThe Revenantwas Leonardo DiCaprio’s beard, which he says took him six months to grow. He would keep the beard for an “additional year after that"he told Ellen, before going back to a light stubble.

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio.Andrew Burton/Getty; Jim Spellman/WireImage

Andrew Burton/Getty; Jim Spellman/WireImage

Equally as captivating inThe Revenantwas Leonardo DiCaprio’s beard, which he says took him six months to grow. He would keep the beard for an “additional year after that"he told Ellen, before going back to a light stubble.

source: people.com