Jason Momoa just shaved his beard off for the environment and half of the internet is in mourning
Apr 19, 2019
The star of “Aquaman” looks a little more streamlined today after shaving his beard for the first time in seven years.
“Bye, Drogo (‘Game of Thrones’). Bye, Arthur Curry (‘Aquaman’),” Momoa said in a video posted to his Instagram account as he shaved his beard and threw bits of his facial hair into the wind.
Why did he do it
Momoa said he shaved his beard off to raise awareness about protecting the environment.
“I just want to do this to raise awareness because plastics are killing our planet,” Momoa said in his video.
“It’s time to make a change. A change for the better … for my kids, your kids, the world,” Momoa wrote on Instagram. “Let’s make a positive change for the health of our planet. Let’s clean up our oceans, our land. Join me on this journey. Let’s make the switch to infinitely recyclable aluminum.”
The reaction
Momoa’s cleanshaven look took over the internet Thursday, with fans across the world mourning the loss of Momoa’s facial hair.
Jason Momoa's beard, 2012-2019 💔https://t.co/ELVlbd0Dd2 pic.twitter.com/cCh6GPk5Bq
— Call Me By My @ (@NotAgainBen) April 18, 2019
I repeat!
Some beards are never meant to be shaved!! SOME PEOPLE ARE NEVER TO SHAVE THEIR BEARDS!!Just look at Jason Mamoa!!
This is heart breaking 😢 😢 😢 pic.twitter.com/FgUaOZw8ox— Ugochukwu Emeka-Chiemenem (@yourvillagegods) April 18, 2019
Jason mamoa shaved his beard without informing me? pic.twitter.com/6qd1GWOxeL
— LAMI (@jenniferlami_) April 18, 2019
So Jason Mamoa just shaved off his beard…
Unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/sIHRyJ85CI
— A Mixed Up Mummy (@mixedupmummy28) April 18, 2019
Jason Mamoa shaving his beard for recycling awareness makes me want to recycle less.
— susañ (@sab_story) April 18, 2019
At first I was devastated when I saw the headline, but then I saw the photo and
911: Hello 911, what's your emergency?
Me: *hyperventilating*
911: … you saw the photo of Jason Momoa without a beard didn't you#JasonMomoa pic.twitter.com/oCxWLhiuCI— Jocelyn (@joceapotamus) April 18, 2019
Jason Momoa has shaven off his beard.
I- we’ve arrived at an interesting point in our relationship and would be extremely greatful if you could respect our privacy during this trying and emotional time. Tysm xx pic.twitter.com/3VHs6rxmKc
— Stephanie Yeboah (@NerdAboutTown) April 18, 2019
Momoa has also received lots of praise for the move and for his efforts to raise environmental awareness.
Jason Momoa shaved his beard so you'll start using aluminum cans instead of plastic. 10-4 good buddy! pic.twitter.com/VtPGFbDOux
— George Fox (@GeorgeJFox) April 18, 2019
With and without beard!! He’s still attractive 😍 Jason Momoa shaving his beard for a good cause. Spreading awareness and a solution: infinitely recyclable aluminum! ♻️ pic.twitter.com/GjmOBnfflj
— clαire g ﺕ (@Clarissa_001) April 18, 2019
good morning to jason momoa only pic.twitter.com/yJVWssjC5j
— bri saw shazam! (@magicalmcu) April 18, 2019