20 Celebrities Before and After They Shaved Their Heads

Hair means a lot to a person. It holds as much importance—if not more so—than the clothes a person wears. But what can be more of a statement than someone who chooses to shave their head and rock a bold look? Some celebs do it for personal reasons, while others bravely wear it on camera. Either way, these 20 celebrities know that they look good—with or without a shaved head. Check out these wild before and after photos of celebrities that shaved their head.

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Back in 2006, the Rock was at the beginning of his successful acting career, and actually had a full head of hair.

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With multiple acting roles, producing gigs, and the start of his own tequila brand, Johnson's shaved head makes him look the distinguished businessman that he is.

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At age 16, Millie Bobby Brown has it all, whether it be a fashion-forward style or a popular cosmetics line.

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But when fans first met her in the first season of Stranger Things, Brown's shaved head was essential to her character.

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After more than four decades in Hollywood, Weaver's acting choices have been as diverse as her style choices.

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Although her hair was dark and curly in the first two Alien films, it was 1992's Alien 3 that showed off her shaved head and dedication to the role.

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Whether it be a suit/tie combo or a casual outfit, Levitt's attention to hairstyling always makes him look timeless.

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As a good actor knows, appearance on camera is pivotal to your performance, as JGL clearly knew when shaving his head for 2012's Premium Rush.

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Ever the fashion chameleon, Portman's style choices have always been bold and unique.

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Portman also proved her fearlessness on camera when she famously shaved her head for her role in 2005's V for Vendetta.

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Cranston's been in Hollywood for a while, and like his clothes, his shorter hairstyle has become a classic.

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But it was his role in Breaking Bad that caused Cranston to shave his head, leaving fans stunned—and not just because of his performance.

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In the early aughts, Farrell's various film roles made him stand out, just like his fashion choices.

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It was hard not to notice the actor when he stepped out at the premiere of Minority Report looking completely different, yet extremely attractive with a shaved head.

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Matt Damon's hair choices have been pretty consistent over the years, just like his reign in Hollywood.

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But sometimes change is a good way to spice things up, as he did when he appeared on The Today Show with a shaved head.

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For a young woman in Hollywood, the actress sure knows how to inject her personality into her red carpet style choices.

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It might've surprised fans and fashion critics to see Stenberg with a shaved head (which she did for her role in Where Hands Touch), but the look definitely suited her.

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The actor's style always exuded a smooth confidence, just like the roles he portrays in his films.

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Although it might be alarming to see Hardy without his locks, you can't help but think he looks good.

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Anne Hathaway's hair was all the rage for tween girls back in 2001, given her character Mia's major style transformation in The Princess Diaries.

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Ever so fearless, Hathaway bravely shaved her head on camera while performing "I Dreamed a Dream" for the 2012 remake of Les Miserables.

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I can't be the only one who likes when Gyllenhaal's hair is longer and matches his easy, casual ensemble.

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With a shaved head (here at the 2005 Academy Awards), Gyllenhaal's sharp facial features are on display for all to admire.

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In the early 2010s, Payne's hair was as stylish as his red carpet choices while in One Direction.

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But sometimes celebrities must go against their managers and shave their heads, as Payne told Esquire about filming the music video for "For You" with Rita Ora.

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Whether he's in costume or just walking the red carpet at an event, Tatum sure knows how to look stylish and debonair.

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But there's something about Tatum's shaved head that makes him more striking than he usually does onscreen.

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From his sold-out concerts to sitting in the judges' chair on The Voice, Levine isn't afraid to experiment with fashion.

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Which is why it didn't surprise fans when the Maroon 5 singer showed up to his TV show with a shaved head. That didn't stop him from his antics with Blake Shelton though...

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Theron's fashion and hair choices throughout the years have made her a standout in Hollywood, often being best dressed on the red carpet.

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Even with her shaved head in Mad Max: Fury Road, Theron found a way to exude femininity with such a masculine appearance.

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At the height of One Direction, Malik's hair had as much gossip as his band did.

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Leaving 1D brought new changes for the singer, including a shaved head and sleek new look.

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No matter what dish he's cooking (or being teased about for making), Porowski's hairstyle is always fashion forward... that is, if JVN has anything to say about that.

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Quarantine made people change their looks drastically, including the food expert, as he revealed a shaved look late July 2020.

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The singer and Beyonce's sister has a style all her own, and that includes how she chooses to style her hair.

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Solange's shaved head (shown here in 2009) proves her beauty spans farther than just hair.

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With a fashion entrepreneur for a wife, Beckham always looks put-together and ready to hit the men's fashion runway.

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Of all his fashion looks, the soccer star might just be remembered for his younger years on Manchester United, when his shaved head had as much talk as his goals.