hard to recognize Joaquin Phoenix with a beard actually x)
15+ Men Who Grew a Beard and Boosted Their Masculinity to Another Level
People
02/25/2021

Bearded men are seen as more prosocial, and when they smile they look more friendly, helpful, and accepting than those who don’t have one, psychology says. It also turns out that a lot of women find them more attractive since having a beard contributes to the image of manliness, trustworthiness, and health. It seems like this facial feature can bring success to those who choose to grow it.
Bright Side was stunned by the transformations these 16 men went through. Let’s choose the best one together!
1. “Beards make owner happier.”
2. “Time inverted my hair.”
3. “5 months beard growth over 3 pics.”
4. “First time growing a beard, 3 months progress”
5. “Growth after 6 weeks”
6. Joaquin Phoenix prefers having a beard when off stage.
7. If Santa Claus were real, this would be him.
8. “If anyone tries to tell you that a beard is a bad thing, look what it did for me.”
9. 6 months into Viking transition
10. “In 6 months, I moved to a new city, went back to college, changed jobs twice, and last but not least — grew this beard.”
11. “Some faces need a beard!”
12. Zayn Malik has changed a lot since One Direction. So has his beard.
13. “Finally out of the military after 6 years. Couldn’t wait for this.”
14. “I’m so glad I didn’t let the early patches stop me.”
15. “My progress after 3 months!”
16. Jake Gyllenhaal has been admired by many for his beard style.
Have you ever radically changed your style? Let’s share our stories in the comment section!
Preview photo credit passatempo026 / Reddit
Comments
Get notifications
Reply
Chris Pine with beard looks almost like Chris Hemsworth 😳
Reply
Not a beard fan. Jakes is ok tho. But to in your face
Reply
Related Reads
“Too Bad She Couldn’t Accept Aging Gracefully,” Shania Twain, 58, Looks Shockingly Youthful in New Pic

People
06/06/2024
12 Moments That Prove Quiet Kindness Is the Strength We Need When the World Gets Heavy

People
03/22/2026
12 Moments That Teach Us to Choose Kindness Even When It’s Hard

People
03/30/2026
10 Moments of Loneliness That Teach Us Even a Small Gesture Can Light Up Lifelong Loyalty

People
02/24/2026
16 Moments That Prove One Act of Kindness Carries More Weight Than a Million Cruel Words

People
04/15/2026
14 Moments When Kindness and Empathy Created Happiness Money Can’t Buy

People
04/30/2026
10 Nostalgic Sibling Stories That Capture the Kind of Family Love We See in Bridgerton

Family & kids
03/01/2026
12 Moments That Teach Us to Keep Kindness and Compassion, Even If the World Turns Cold

People
03/25/2026
12 Times a Neighbor’s Kindness Took More Courage Than Anyone Knew

People
04/01/2026
12 Stories of People Who Found Unexpected Compassion in the Midst of Loneliness

People
04/15/2026
12 Moments That Reveal How Quiet Kindness Speaks Loudest in a Silent World

People
04/02/2026
10 Moments That Prove Kindness and Empathy Are More Powerful Than We Think

People
03/29/2026















