Hollywood action star Jason Momoa debuts wildly different look
Jason Momoa has shaved his beard for the first time in six years, doing away with his signature facial hair and debuting a clean-shaven look.
'God damn it, I hate it,' the US actor said in a video, which was posted on his official Instagram page.
'Haven't shaved in six years, and here we are again.'
The 45-year-old Aquaman star is rarely seen without his rugged stubble, making his new appearance quite the sight to digest.
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Jason Momoa has shaved his beard for the first time in six years.
The Hollywood star looks very different without his signature stubble.
His upcoming filming schedule for the third Dune film required Momoa to be fresh-faced, as he was in the first feature released back in 2021.
Momoa portrayed Duncan Idaho in the debut of the sci-fi franchise – a swordmaster of House Atreides and a mentor to Timothée Chalamet's character, Paul Atreides.
Momoa in Dune: Part One, which was released in 2021.
He didn't return for the much-anticipated 2024 sequel, though will be reprising his role in Dune: Part Three, which hits cinemas in December next year.
'This is the kick-off, Dune 3,' Momoa said in the video as he began shaving his face, dedicating the decision to the film's director Denis Villeneuve. 'Only for you,' Momoa said.
Momoa almost always sports a beard. Picture:for Universal Pictures
The actor is known for his rugged looks. Picture: Nicola Dove/Apple TV+ via AP
Momoa used the headline-making moment for good, sprucing his renewable water bottle company Mananalu, which aims to eliminate single-use plastics.
The Game of Thrones star said he last shaved his beard to launch the brand in 2019, which coincided with filming for Dune.
'At that time, I think we were one of the first ones to release the aluminium bottle, and now six years later airports are banning single-use plastics, and all these positive things are happening,' Momoa continued.
'The goal is to eliminate waste and cut down on all the emissions.'
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