Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson rose to fame for his role in the post-apocalyptic action series "Mad Max." Unlike his recent signature style of trimmed and short hair, he wore his hair long for this role, and as his character aged through the series, Gibson's hair got longer. At the time, he was in his 20s, so it gave him a boyish, California surfer kind of vibe.
By the end of the series, his character's hair was touching his shoulders. Another movie where he sported long hair was "Braveheart," where he had longer than shoulder-length locks. Gibson made an appearance in the 2021 science fiction film "Boss Level."
Bono
Bono, the lead vocalist/lyricist of U2, is one of the band's founding members. As the year goes by since his first appearance in the '80s, his hairstyle has gradually evolved from the long shoulder-length hairstyle to the mullet and, more often, the short buzz cut.
Apart from being an award-winning vocalist, Bono is also involved in activism and philanthropy. The National Journal named him the most politically influential celebrity of all time, and he was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. He had a voice role in the 2021 animated musical film "Sing 2."
Hugh Jackman
We are all used to seeing Hugh Jackman with a short polished haircut; that's why we can understand the surprised look on your face right now. He had to forgo his regular style and embrace the long, layered hairstyle in the early '00s for his role in the "X-Men" sequel. Though he went back to his beloved shortcuts soon after, his long hair was indeed something.
Jackman's role as Wolverine/Logan in the "X-Men" film series was his breakthrough role. It earned him several awards, including the Guinness World Record for longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero.
Brad Pitt
The A-list actor Brad Pitt has worn just about every hairstyle in the book. From short, messy ones to long blond or brunette. The "Fight Club" star's ever-changing style is one of the many endearing attributes about him.
For some of his earliest films, Pitt had a long hairstyle that he kept for a while. Starting with the 1993 film "Kalifornia," he sported chin-length dark hair until he rocked long blond locks for his role in "Interview with the Vampire" in 1994. Pitt starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2019 film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
Jared Leto
Multi-talented actor and rockstar Jared Leto became famous when he acted as the shaggy-haired Jordan Catalano in the '90s TV series titled "My So-Called Life." Leto has shown quite a flair for experimenting with different styles and colors. Apart from his artistic upbringing, the characters he portrays in movies also play a massive part in his hairstyles.
He's been seen on emo fringes, braids, shoulder-length cut, mohawk, spikes, and so on. These days, he's sporting long hair with highlighted waves which he's been carrying for a while, as seen on his character in "Zack Snyder's Justice League," a 2021 director's cut of the 2017 "Justice League."
Tom Cruise
One of the most attractive actors in the movie industry, Tom Cruise is widely known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Mission Impossible." Although he has worn several interesting hairstyles over the years, which we can all agree suited him well, he usually favors short hairstyles.
For his role in "Mission Impossible 2" in 2000, he rocked a long style that seems to be a favorite among fans. Among other awards, Cruise has won three Golden Globe Awards which he returned in 2021 due to the controversies surrounding the association.
David Beckham
Football legend David Beckham is one of the most fashionable men of our time, and this can be seen not only from his stylish and dapper clothing but also in his hair that inspired other men. He typically favors short, trendy, and well-groomed hairstyle, which ranges from us undercut to buzz-cut.
In his soccer days in 2003, Beckham rocked the longer mane, which contrasted his usual style but was not less cool. Outside football, he's also involved in other ventures like philanthropy, acting gigs, and several other businesses involving fashion. In 2021, he got inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Christian Bale
Award-winning actor, Christian Bale, is known for going all-in when it comes to his movie roles. He has no qualms about undergoing a dramatic transformation to fit into a part, and growing his hair out is the least of them. In the 1993 movie "Swing Kids," he sports long locks, which perfectly suited his character alongside Robert Sean Leonard.
His hair was even longer in the 1994 iteration of "Little Women" and in 1998's "Velvet Goldmine." Bale caught everyone by surprise at the Golden Glove Awards in 2011 when he wore long hair that had nothing to do with a movie role. He appeared in "Ford v Ferrari" in 2019.
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi is one of the most successful rock singers of his time. He was and is still the heartthrob not only because of his music but also because of his personality and unique hairstyle. He and his band gained more popularity when they released their third album, "Slippery When Wet" in 1986.
One of the things that boosted Jovi's image in the early days was his big, frizzy, long hair. As time went on, the hair got shorter, and now, he's rocking the distinguished silver fox style, and it suits him perfectly. Bon Jovi received an honorary degree from Princeton University in May 2021.
Joe Jonas
In August 2021, Joe Jonas teased fans by posting a TikTok and Instagram video of him putting on a wig as long as his iconic signature haircut that he rocked in 2008. The hair looked exactly like his old one, and it got his fans revved up, thinking that Sophie Turner's husband was bringing back that look. Probably not!
However, it was nice to see that glorious throwback as no one can rock that style quite like the DNCE vocalist. The Jonas Brothers reunited in 2019 after disbanding due to "creative differences" in 2013.
Lenny Kravitz
Though he keeps his locks short these days, Lenny Kravitz is one bohemian rockstar who's not afraid to go beyond the regular. A poster boy for individualism, Kravitz sure knows what he wants in terms of fashion and goes for it unapologetically.
With an incredibly good gene that blessed him with a full head of hair, the "Low" crooner has been known to wear different styles from short afros to curls and cornrows. However, the most famous of all is his dreadlocks that go down his back. Kravitz went on his "Here To Love Tour" in 2020.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal is something of a wonder. With mane as thick and luscious as that, we certainly envy his good genes. Gyllenhaal is a chameleon when it comes to his hairstyles, but he often favors short styles that suit him perfectly well. Though it's a bit unusual to see him wear long tresses, he carried it quite well in his role as Scott Fischer in "Everest," a 2015 drama.
He also attended the virtual "Take Me To The World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration" in 2020 sporting a long mane that looked great. Gyllenhaal portrayed detective Joe Baylor in the 2021 crime thriller, "The Guilty."
Alexander Skarsgard
Alexander Skarsgard is known for his villainous vampire role in the "True Blood" series. He is one actor whose hairstyle and overall look has remained almost the same over the years, except on few occasions that he had to transform to suit his movie role.
He's had to wear long hair for his role as Eric Northman on "True Blood" and John Clayton in "The Legend of Tarzan." In recent years, Skarsgard has starred in movies such as "Long Shot" in 2019 and "Godzilla vs. Kong" in 2021. He also appeared in the miniseries "The Stand."
Adrian Grenier
One word that comes to mind when we see a picture of Adrian Grenier with his full head of floppy, shaggy hair is adorable. The gorgeous actor is famous for his roles as Vincent Chase in "Entourage" and Nate in the movie, "The Devil Wears Prada."
Though we're well acquainted with his famous shaggy-haired look, it'll probably come as a surprise to many that he had long, chin-length hair in his early days. Aside from being an actor, he is also a producer, director, and musician involved in philanthropic works. Grenier appeared in the 2021 drama miniseries "Clickbait."
Billy Crudup
Famous world-class film and stage actor Billy Crudup is mainly known for his charming character and exceptional acting skills. For each of his roles, the Tony Award-winning star transforms his face and personality to suit his character, one of the attributes that make him a versatile actor.
From his cool and handsome look in "Inventing the Abbotts" to the broody, romantic one in "The Hi-Lo Country," it was no surprise when he transformed again for his role in "Almost Famous," appearing with a long mane which looked surprisingly flattering on him. Crudup portrayed Henry Allen in 2021's "Zack Snyder's Justice League."
Rod Stewart
One thing that comes to mind when we think of Rod Stewart is his hair, and it is difficult to picture him without his blond feather-like and spiky mane. At the start of his iconic career, he carried a sleek and serious hairstyle until 1976, when the shaggy, mullet style started making an appearance.
He's been wearing this famous signature style since then, though these days with a touch of gray, as seen in his recent sighting when he attended The Sun Military Awards. His 31st studio album, "Blood Red Roses," was released in September 2018.
Joe Manganiello
"True Blood" actor Joe Manganiello started his film career by portraying Flash Thompson in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" and got famous for his role as Alcide Herveaux in the series "True Blood." Apart from his acting roles in movies such as "Magic Mike," "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," "Sabotage," "How I Met Your Mother," and many others. He's also a published author with his first book, "Evolution," published in late 2013.
It's not strange to see Manganiello sporting shaggy hair because he's had flow since his early days. However, in 2013, he had his hair grow to a chin-length. He made an appearance in the 2020 series "Good Mythical Morning."
Joaquin Phoenix
Some of our favorite films starring the award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix include "Walk the Line," "Gladiator," and of course, "The Joker." He has received various accolades for his excellent acting skills, including a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. He is also an animal rights activist, environmentalist, and manufacturer.
The New York Times ranked him 12th on the list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century in 2020. One of his most remarkable traits is his ability to transform his appearance for a position, such as his ragged look in his 2010 film "I'm Still Here."
Michael Jackson
King of pop, as he's fondly called, Michael Jackson is a musical icon who influenced many people and is still doing so even in death. Apart from his contribution to music and dance, he's also had a significant impact on fashion. His fashion sense and look were a unique part of his presentation that made a lot of difference in his four decades of performing.
One of his distinguishing features was his hair which started as an afro but transformed into long tresses in the late '80s, which he styled in different ways for quite a long time. Jackson died from cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009.
Emile Hirsch
Over the years, Emile Hirsch has made many movie appearances with different looks and hairstyles. Apart from transforming the styles to fit his characters' personalities, it has also earned him fans and followers because they contribute to his good looks.
Therefore, when he was seen on the red carpet with long, blond hair, it was a surprise for his fans as it was not his usual style. It appeared to be a look he was transitioning to for a role in "Lords of Dogtown." He's had several movie roles in recent times, one of which is his role as Byron Crawford in "Midnight in the Switchgrass."
Sam Elliott
Sam Elliott, one of the most successful Hollywood actors, has received numerous accolades for his works. The "Road House" star has won the National Board of Review Award and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and an Academy Award.
He's famous for his signature mustache and deep, husky voice. Elliott often changes his hairstyle according to the roles he had to act, like when he grew his hair past his shoulders for his role in "Ghost Rider. He was part of the cast in the 2018 musical drama "A Star Is Born."
Harry Styles
Since he split from his former bandmates, not only has Harry Styles gone through several changes, even his hair has too. For someone who never shies away from experimenting, the "Golden" crooner's hair has undergone several, well, styles. Some were more evocative than the others, with his fans tracking and fawning over every single one.
Though we can all agree that the "Dunkirk" star looks good whichever way he chooses to style his hair, the long curly mane he rocked in his final year on the band was nothing short of glorious. Styles received three nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in March 2021.
Ashton Kutcher
With his steamy gaze and chiseled jaw, Ashton Kutcher's dreamy look is the stuff of fantasy and fairytales. Though his face hasn't changed much over time, his hair has been styled enough to make a woman jealous. He appears to have tried almost every style in the book and then some.
When he replaced Charlie Sheen and played Walden Schmidt on the TV show "Two and a Half Men" in 2011, he had to grow his hair to shoulder length, which was quite fitting. From 2016 to 2020, Kutcher portrayed Colt Bennett in the Netflix series "The Ranch."
Chad Michael Murray
"One Tree Hill" actor Chad Michael Murray is one actor that is loved among young adults and teens of the late '90s and early '00s. And that's either because of his smoldering looks, lean frame, his gorgeous smile, or a combination of the three.
We can't say we're immune to his charms and looks, too, especially when he sported that adorable chin-length locks for his role as Jake in "Freaky Friday," which was his first major movie role. Though he soon traded the long hair for a shorter one after the film. Murray appeared as the title character in the 2021 movie "Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman."
Matt Damon
In 2016, Matt Damon made a comeback for his role as Jason Bourne in the "Bourne" series and his long, enviable man bun. He sported the long hair look while promoting the latest installment in the "Jason Bourne" franchise at a press event in Beijing.
Damon's hairstyle versatility also came to play in his role as Zhang Yimou in "The Great Wall," which he admitted was a hair extension that took a lot of time to fix. Damon has appeared in several movies, including the 2019 drama "Ford v Ferrari," where he portrayed Carroll Shelby.
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth is a movie star who knows how to wear his golden locks, whether long or short. The bulky actor wasn't always popular for his long hair because back in the days, he mostly rocked windswept bangs and a scruffiness that could make any surfer proud.
However, after a little over a decade, Hemsworth has experimented with different looks from flowing blonde hair to mid-length tresses, depending on the role assigned to him. The only hairstyle we've not seen him wear is the bald look, and there's still plenty of time for that if you ask us. Hemsworth produced and appeared as Tyler Rake in the 2020 movie "Extraction."
Andre Agassi
Known for his shoulder-length mullet, which he later admitted was a wig, Andre Agassi is a champion player who dominated the tennis scene in the '80s. He had the unfortunate luck of growing bald at nineteen, hence why he resorted to putting on a wig.
After the said wig cost him a win in the 1990 French Open, he decided to embrace his baldness and shave it all off, after which he went on to add six more grand slam titles and the Olympic Gold medal. His autobiography was listed on Esquire as one of "The 30 Best Sports Books Ever Written" in 2018.
Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell's first TV appearance was in "Ballykissangel" in the late '90s, after which he got noticed when he acted as the lead role in the 2000 drama film "Tigerland." He's had numerous other appearances since then, including "American Outlaws," "Phone Booth," "S.W.A.T," and the 2021 sci-fi drama "After Yang."
Farrell has been known to change his looks according to his character in movie roles like most actors. He had shoulder-length strands for his role in "Pride and Glory" in 2008. He had also shaved his head completely back in 2003 for his appearance in "Daredevil."
Orlando Bloom
When he got famous for his role in "Lord of the Rings," Orlando Bloom was sporting long hair that later turned out to be a wig. It wasn't until his appearance in "Pirates of the Caribbean" that his natural hair came to play.
The movie that showcased his actual mane was "Troy," where he portrayed Paris, a handsome prince who, with his curly dark bangs, captured the heart of Helen. Bloom has featured in several movies, including "Kingdom of Heaven," "Unlocked," and in 2020 "The Outpost," where he appeared as Captain Keating.
Tom Brady
Tom Brady started his football career in 2001 with a basic buzz-cut that had no gel, frizz, or anything extra. But as time went by, the American quarterback started gaining ground and seemed to discover the beauty of his hair. Around this time, he gained the attention of many brands and became a hot commodity in sports marketing.
However, he started growing out his hair in 2010, and by late 2011, Brady was already sporting a ponytail that captured fans' attention. In March 2020, Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 19 years with the New England Patriots.
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston is an English actor who is famous for his many roles in the "Thor" franchise and the "Avengers" film series. Hiddleston made his debut in 2007 in the drama "Unrelated" and got famous for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The slicked-back, black locks that Hiddleston wore in films like Thor: Ragnarok was only a wig because he has reddish-blond curls in real life, which fans absolutely love. The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art graduate was nominated for his Broadway debut as Robert in "Betrayal" in 2020.
Austin Butler
When we talk about celebrities who look great with long hair, Austin Butler will certainly make the list. While he's worn different styles since he got famous, most fans are used to seeing him on long, blonde hairstyles, which he first debuted in 2015. Although in October 2021, he was seen sporting a rare short and dark one, probably for a role.
Butler started his acting career working as an extra on various television series but has made a name for himself over time. One of his most recent appearances was in the 2019 film, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," where he appeared as Tex Watson.
Jason Priestley
Canadian actor Jason Priestley is famous for his role as Brandon Walsh in the TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210." For his part in the series, he had on a short flat-top hairdo which he styled and rocked effortlessly. Sometimes, though, he let his hair grow out, which results in this adorably lovely '90s style.
Priestley's other appearances include Jarred in "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye," "Without a Trace," "How I Met Your Mother," "The Twilight Zone," and several others. He had a voice role in "Corner Gas Animated," a 2020 adult animated TV series.
Chris Pine
Chris Pine is a stylish actor who got famous for his role in the "Star Trek" reboot series. Normally, his signature cut is the pushed-back brunette hair that fans have gotten quite used to.
As an actor, though, a film role might require a change in look, which happened when Pine debuted longer bangs with a bit of flow in the back. Fans were shocked, to say the least, mainly because it was not the "Wonder Woman" star's usual style. Pine made an appearance in "Home Movie: The Princess Bride" as Westley in 2020.
Bruce Willis
German-born American actor Bruce Willis is one of Hollywood's highest-grossing actors who came to the limelight after playing John McClane in the "Die Hard" franchise. He's featured in several high-grossing movies, including "The Sixth Sense" and "Armageddon." One of his most recent appearances was in 2021's "Midnight in the Switchgrass."
Willis has spotted several hairstyles since his first appearance on the screen. Even with his receding hairline, he was still able to rock different styles for different roles. However, you might not believe the now-bald actor rocked long locks, his style in the 1997 movie, "The Jackal," where he looked all dashing and daring.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe is one actor who evolved right before our eyes since he became famous for his role as Harry Potter. Often, Radcliffe is seen with short hair, which seems to be his signature style except for instances where his parts require him to wear a different one.
He had long shaggy locks for his role as Igor in the 2014 movie "Frankenstein." It was an unusual hairstyle which he admitted was too much work. It's probably the reason we haven't seen him wear long styles since then. Though he sported a shaggy neck-length hairdo in the 2020 thriller drama "Escape From Pretoria," it wasn't as long.
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck, one of the greatest celebrity icons, is best known for his private investigator role as Thomas Magnum in "Magnum P.I." He's also appeared in "Friends" and the ongoing series "Blue Bloods." In his early years in the entertainment industry, long-haired rock bands and untamed hair was the rave, which was one of the times he was seen rocking long hair.
Selleck has received several accolades and awards, such as the People's Choice Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and the Golden Globe Awards. One of his most recent appearances was in 2021 "Friends: The Reunion."
Charlie Hunnam
Throughout his appearance in the series "Sons Of Anarchy," Charlie Hunnam's haircut and style transformed many times. From a buzz cut to a slick back and a long, flowing mane, Hunnam set the trend among men. The most popular of his looks is the Jax Teller style that involved the long, straight, and slicked-back locks he wore in the series.
This was not the first time Hunnam rocked a long hairdo, though. He also had on long blond hair in 2002's "Nicholas Nickleby." Hunnam appeared in the 2019 action film "The Gentlemen" as Raymond Smith.
Johnny Depp
"Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp is a multi-talented actor, producer, and musician whose hairstyle has been an inspiration to some over the years. Before he joined the movie industry, Depp was a guitarist and was trying to join a band. In those days, he favored the mullet style but opted for a longer cut as time went on.
In some of his movies like "Blow," "Chocolat," and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," he could be seen rocking different lengths and styles. His troubled genius character in the 2020 drama film "Minamata" kept his hair short, though.
Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser is famous for his role in "The Mummy" film series and his character in "George of the Jungle." He portrayed a primitive man raised by animals in the jungle with naturally messy, shoulder-length hair in the latter.
Although he was said to have had hair loss a few years back due to hairpieces and costumes he had to wear for movie roles, he has since had a full and healthy head of hair. Fraser has acted in several movies, including the 2019 Bollywood thriller "Line of Descent" and the 2021 thriller "No Sudden Move."