20 Male Celebrities Before and After They Went Platinum Blonde
In the world of Hollywood, changing one's hair color is as common as trying on a new shirt. The most common hair color of choice? Platinum blonde. It could be for a number of reasons—a new film role, the need to just change things up, etc. But for these 20 blonde male celebrities, it was either a really bold fashion statement or the attempt to look edgy and cool. To see which of Hollywood's leading men look better blonde, check out these before and after photos of guys gone platinum.
With his luscious brown locks, fans of The Mindy Project have been known to fawn over Messina a time or two.
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At the 2019 Golden Globes, though, the Newsroom star thought it would be a good day to give fans a thirst-trap worthy moment.
Is it the brown, slightly unkempt locks or Efron's physique that keeps fans on their toes?
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Even with platinum hair (featured here from the premiere of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile back in 2019), Efron proves he can rock any look quite easily.
Whether you know him as Tim Riggins or as David Koresh, there's no denying that the actor's hair is one of his most recognizable features.
When the "My My My!" singer first popped onto the music scene in 2015, he was a young, blue-eyed teen with a head full of tousled brown hair.
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Just in time for the release of his 2018 album Bloom, the Australian singer made a drastic hair change, which suited him no matter the clothing style he chose to rock.
Although you can't always see it due to a football helmet, Beckham's hair is one that always looks fresh on and off the field.
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That doesn't mean the football star doesn't know how to turn a head or two, as he did when he showed up to an event with platinum blond locks.
Charlie Puth is known for many things, whether it be his unique taste in fashion or making beats on hits like "Attention."
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But Puth also loves to shock the media quite often, as he did when he showed up to the Radio Disney Music Awards back in 2018.
Whether he's cracking jokes on SNL or making new films, Davidson's brown hair has always been pretty consistent for the comedian.
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Although he dyed his hair platinum blond back in 2018 (maybe to keep up with a certain singer's fashion choices?), Davidson's version of the hue just makes him look paler than he already is.
Making headlines and spitting rhymes during the majority of the 2010s, the "27" rapper's hairstyle changes almost as fast as he can write a new song.
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For the past few years though, the rapper/actor (real name: Colson Baker) has been known to rock an edgy, platinum blond hue that actually suits his rocker-chic style.
His choice in style may be eclectic, but let's not forget how the rapper essentially created a second career from his taste in fashion.
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When West stepped out with platinum blond hair in February 2017, much like his personal life, the choice was rather confusing.
Whether he's dancing in La La Land or confessing his love in The Notebook, Gosling's hair choices were never too out of reach in the world of fashion.
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For his role in 2012's The Place Beyond the Pines, Gosling's blond hair made him look edgy and gritty—a nice change for a guy who's used to looking so polished.
Although he's been known to rock different hairstyles for whatever role he's playing next, Bloom's brunette locks are always a good choice for a red carpet.
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... Unless the actor feels the need to spice things up in the style department, as he did for this red carpet ensemble.
For all the years Leto's been in Hollywood, he's never been one to shy away from a bold fashion statement.
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Which is why when he rocked this look back in 2015 (anyone else getting some Draco Malfoy vibes?), no one was truly surprised by the style choice.
The "Yummy" singer has essentially grown up in the public eye, meaning that he's had some questionable ensembles over the years.
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Am I the only person who truly thinks Bieber actually looks good with platinum blonde hair?
Craig's style choices could be categorized by two words: sleek and sexy.
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I'm going to be honest: platinum blond doesn't really give the Casino Royale star the vibe of wanting to be shaken or stirred.
Another young star in Hollywood who's grown up in front of the public eye. But his fashion choices have always been somewhat demure...
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Until this photo of Elgort sitting courtside of a New York Knicks game with a confused expression on his face. It might've been the questionable hair color (and haircut!) that contributed to the confusion.
Whether he's acting or modeling, Haynes has no fears with testing out new fashion trends at high-profile events.
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However, the platinum hair and suit jacket combo is questionable.
The British rapper/actor loves to keep fans guessing, whether it be his roles or his interesting red carpet looks.
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Although the platinum blond hair might look a tad too brassy for the Rogue One star's skin tone, Ahmed looks really good rocking the trend!
Just like his diverse movie roles, Hill has a habit of creating a unique wardrobe for whatever function he's going to.
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When paired with a dark beard and black-rimmed glasses, the Moneyball actor can actually pull off the more bold hair color.
Although he's no stranger to changing his hair up, Pitt's signature honey-blond hair color makes him look dapper, however he styles it.
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But Pitt also knows how to rock a fashion trend once in a while, as he did when he showed up to the Mr. and Mrs. Smith premiere with freshly-bleached locks back in 2005.
For someone who's been in the music industry for almost two decades, the Maroon 5 frontman has to keep up with the rocker fashion trends and make a bold statement.
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While the platinum blond hue might seem to be a unique statement for the singer, when combined with his shorter haircut, it makes sense why fans swoon over him.
20 Male Celebrities Before and After They Went Platinum Blonde
In the world of Hollywood, changing one's hair color is as common as trying on a new shirt. The most common hair color of choice? Platinum blonde. It could be for a number of reasons—a new film role, the need to just change things up, etc. But for these 20 blonde male celebrities, it was either a really bold fashion statement or the attempt to look edgy and cool. To see which of Hollywood's leading men look better blonde, check out these before and after photos of guys gone platinum.
While some men looked great with the lighter hair color, others, not so much.
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