Jason Momoa's Dramatic New Look Causes Fans to Revolt: 'Like Watching an Angel Lose Their Wings'

By Fiyin Olowokandi on July 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT

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Jason Momoa isn't making his fans pleased with his latest makeover.

The "Aquaman" actor, known for his hunky stature, luscious long hair, and full facial hair, is often hailed as one of the sexiest Hollywood stars.

However, a significant change to Momoa's look for the first time in years has fans backtracking on their usual praises.

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Jason Momoa Shaves Off Beards In Unbelievable Clip

Jason Momoa at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Slumberland'
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On Wednesday, Momoa shocked the internet with a new beardless look. The actor was caught on camera shaving his beard while trying to raise awareness about single-use plastic.

The Instagram video began with a recording of Momoa using an electric clipper to get rid of all of his facial hair. Upon looking at the final result in the mirror, he declared, "God damnit, I hate it!"

Despite his dislike for his new look, Momoa used the makeover to promote his sustainable water company, Mananalu. He reflected on the company's six-year journey, highlighting that they were "one of the first to ever release the aluminum bottle."

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Momoa's brand has since come far, but hasn't relented in its goal of stopping the use of single-use plastic. "We don’t need it," he declared. Hence, they are partnering with Boomerang Water to release a new sustainable product.

In the accompanying caption, the actor revealed it was his first time shaving in years. "Haven’t shaved in six years, and here we are again. I launched @mananalu to help eliminate single-use plastic. Now, we’re taking it even further," it read.

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Fans Troll The 'Dune' Actor For His Beardless Look

Despite Momoa's dramatic makeover being for a good cause, fans are far from impressed and didn't hold their tongues.

"Not to be dramatic, but this is like watching an angel lose their wings," one disappointed fan slammed on X.

"A beard might just be the male version of makeup," another harsh comment read.

A third fan observed, "I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of women suddenly cried out in terror and were no longer thirsty."

This user penned, "Can't believe he actually shaved. Feels like a new era." Describing Momoa's new look, this fan wrote, "He doesn't look bad, he just doesn't look right."

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Jason Momoa Shaves To Make A Change

Knowing the effect his beard has on his fanbase, Momoa only shaves for the good of the environment.

True to the "Baywatch" alum's words, the first time he removed his facial hair was in 2019 when he first launched his company.

Fans may recall that Momoa documented the move in a YouTube video where he bid farewell to his famous bearded characters.

"Goodbye DROGO, AQUAMAN, DECLAN, BABA! I'm shaving this beast off; it's time to make a change. A change for the better...for my kids, for your kids, the world," he wrote in the description.

The 45-year-old was proud of his lack of facial hair then, describing his look as "pretty good!"

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The 'Aquaman' Actor Also Chopped Off His Hair

Jason Momoa at Los Angeles Premiere Of Apple TV+'s Original Series 'See' Season 3
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Momoa's facial hair isn't the only thing he sacrifices to raise awareness about the things dear to him, the environment and Hawaii.

In 2022, The Blast reported that the DC Comics actor shaved off his head to debut a sentimental tattoo that honors his ancestral home. Momoa flaunted the buzzcut on social media, featuring a traditional Hawaiian tattoo inked on the left side.

He documented how he got the unique inking done, surrounded by his other Hawaiian relatives and brothers dressed in their native attire. Momoa, who described the move as a new beginning, declared that he was "honored to be part of this powerful moment in my life."

A Look At Jason Momoa's Wild Move At Ozzy Osbourne's Final Concert

Momoa's unveiled beardless look comes weeks after he made headlines for stealing the show at the late Ozzy Osbourne's final concert.

During the historic concert held at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Momoa, who served as the master of ceremonies, cemented his status as a certified "metalhead."

In a viral moment that took fans by storm, the "Game of Thrones" star ditched his cushy VIP section, jumping over the barricade to do a mosh pit with fans.

The chaotic but utterly pleasant moment had fans gushing on social media. "Moshing with Jason Momoa was not on my bingo card!" a thrilled fan exclaimed.

"He is the coolest dude on the planet. Name one other celebrity as big as him who would do this... No one. Helps that he is a monster, lol," another added.

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